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Reggae Night

Jimmy Cliff
The Best of Jimmy Cliff (1993)
Safe 80 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range5/10
Sudden Changesnone
Texturesmooth
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The song features a laid-back reggae groove with smooth instrumentation and dynamic vocal delivery. Its rhythmic consistency creates a calming atmosphere.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A vibrant reggae anthem celebrating the joy and spirit of a night out, filled with infectious rhythms and uplifting melodies.

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Moods: joyful, uplifting

Traditions: reggae

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 5/10 is within the normal pop-mix band. There is variation between verse and chorus, but it's the kind of variation most listeners encounter routinely.

Sudden changes: none. Transitions are musically signaled — nothing will surprise you if you're only half-listening.

Texture: smooth.

Predictability is high — the song telegraphs what it will do next. A sensory-sensitive listener can usually guess where it's going without close attention.

Vocal style: dynamic vocals.

Where this sits in Jimmy Cliff's catalog

We have 20 songs from Jimmy Cliff in the library. Of those, 4 are rated Safe, 15 Moderate, and 1 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 5/10 sits below the artist average of 5.9, making it the #20 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from The Best of Jimmy Cliff

We have 2 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

1993 context

Released in 1993. We have 260 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.6/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 1990s.

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Moods
joyful · 2034uplifting · 1654
Traditions
reggae · 248

Why this rating

We rate this song Safe because its dynamic range stays within our low-variance band, there are no unsignaled changes, and the texture and vocal style are both in the low-fatigue range. Our methodology uses an AND rule for Safe — a song has to clear every dimension to earn the rating.

Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-16. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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Frequently asked about "Reggae Night"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Reggae Night" by Jimmy Cliff?

"Reggae Night" by Jimmy Cliff rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 5/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.

How loud is "Reggae Night" — what is its dynamic range?

"Reggae Night" has a dynamic range of 5/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.

Does "Reggae Night" have sudden or surprising changes?

No. "Reggae Night" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.

What is "Reggae Night" best for?

In our library "Reggae Night" is recommended for: energy, movement, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "Reggae Night" released?

"Reggae Night" is from 1993, on the album "The Best of Jimmy Cliff". It appears in our 1990s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Reggae Night"?

We tag "Reggae Night" as joyful, uplifting. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Reggae Night"?

The vocal style is dynamic vocals.

Should I listen to "Reggae Night"?

If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Reggae Night" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.

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