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That Voice Again

Peter Gabriel
So (1986)
Moderate 95 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The track features textural richness with crystallized electronic filters on Gabriel's voice, funky rhythm guitar, and a prominent fretless bass line. The production creates an unsettling yet engaging sonic landscape with varied vocal delivery.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A psychologically introspective art-pop track exploring how internal judgment and self-doubt create barriers in human connection.

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Moods: contemplative, emotional, introspective, melancholic

Traditions: art pop, electronic rock, new wave

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 7/10 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 Peter Gabriel's catalog

We have 20 songs from Peter Gabriel in the library. Of those, 2 are rated Safe, 15 Moderate, and 3 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 7/10 sits above the artist average of 6.6, making it the #12 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from So

We have 7 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

1986 context

Released in 1986. We have 223 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.6/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1980s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
contemplative · 3297emotional · 2189introspective · 5721melancholic · 101
Traditions
art pop · 110electronic rock · 14new wave · 238

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 "That Voice Again"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "That Voice Again" by Peter Gabriel?

"That Voice Again" by Peter Gabriel rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 7/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.

How loud is "That Voice Again" — what is its dynamic range?

"That Voice Again" has a dynamic range of 7/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.

Does "That Voice Again" have sudden or surprising changes?

"That Voice Again" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

What is "That Voice Again" best for?

In our library "That Voice Again" is recommended for: deep listening, emotional release, meditation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "That Voice Again" released?

"That Voice Again" is from 1986, on the album "So". It appears in our 1980s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "That Voice Again"?

We tag "That Voice Again" as contemplative, emotional, introspective, melancholic. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "That Voice Again"?

The vocal style is dynamic vocals.

Should I listen to "That Voice Again"?

"That Voice Again" 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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