Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
An instrumental guitar piece from Mac DeMarco's 2023 album Five Easy Hot Dogs, featuring relaxed, jangly riffs evoking a mellow, nostalgic vibe.
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Moods: dreamy, nostalgic, relaxed
Traditions: indie rock, jangle pop
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 4/10 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: soft vocals.
Where this sits in Mac DeMarco's catalog
We have 41 songs from Mac DeMarco in the library. Of those, 33 are rated Safe, 8 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 4/10 sits below the artist average of 4.2, making it the #33 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Five Easy Hot Dogs
We have 3 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- Gualala — safe DR 3
- Finally Enough — safe DR 5
2023 context
Released in 2023. We have 184 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.1/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 2020s.
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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: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Crescent City"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Crescent City" by Mac DeMarco?
"Crescent City" by Mac DeMarco rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 4/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Crescent City" — what is its dynamic range?
"Crescent City" has a dynamic range of 4/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "Crescent City" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Crescent City" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Crescent City" best for?
In our library "Crescent City" is recommended for: anxiety relief, relaxation, sleep. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Crescent City" released?
"Crescent City" is from 2023, on the album "Five Easy Hot Dogs". It appears in our 2020s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Crescent City"?
We tag "Crescent City" as dreamy, nostalgic, relaxed. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Crescent City"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Crescent City"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Crescent City" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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