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Last of My Kind

Jason Isbell
The Nashville Sound (2017)
Moderate 126 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Mid-tempo Americana track with warm acoustic guitar layers, steady drums, and emotive vocals that build gradually without harsh edges. Subtle production keeps it grounded and accessible for sensitive listeners.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Introspective Americana song exploring isolation, cultural fear, and empathy through a Southern character's perspective.

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Moods: introspective, melancholy, reflective

Traditions: Americana, Southern rock

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 6/10 means this song moves. Expect a real volume climb between quiet sections and the loudest part of the arrangement — enough that you may want to set the initial volume below where you'd normally land.

Sudden changes: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

Texture is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.

Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.

Vocal style: dynamic vocals.

Where this sits in Jason Isbell's catalog

We have 18 songs from Jason Isbell in the library. Of those, 11 are rated Safe, 7 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits above the artist average of 5.2, making it the #8 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from The Nashville Sound

We have 3 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

2017 context

Released in 2017. We have 461 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.0/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 2010s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
introspective · 5721melancholy · 5399reflective · 5792
Traditions
Americana · 45Southern rock · 2

Why this rating

We rate this song Moderate because it falls between our Safe and Intense thresholds on at least one dimension. Moderate is the default for most well-produced music that has real arc but no surprise elements. Full rubric: methodology.

Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-14. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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Frequently asked about "Last of My Kind"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Last of My Kind" by Jason Isbell?

"Last of My Kind" by Jason Isbell rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.

How loud is "Last of My Kind" — what is its dynamic range?

"Last of My Kind" has a dynamic range of 6/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.

Does "Last of My Kind" have sudden or surprising changes?

"Last of My Kind" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

What is "Last of My Kind" best for?

In our library "Last of My Kind" is recommended for: deep listening, emotional release, focus. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "Last of My Kind" released?

"Last of My Kind" is from 2017, on the album "The Nashville Sound". It appears in our 2010s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Last of My Kind"?

We tag "Last of My Kind" as introspective, melancholy, reflective. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Last of My Kind"?

The vocal style is dynamic vocals.

Should I listen to "Last of My Kind"?

"Last of My Kind" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.

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