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Tannhauser

Refused
Freedom (2015)
Intense 130 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range8/10
Sudden Changesfrequent
Texturecomplex
Predictabilitylow
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The song features aggressive instrumentation and fluctuating dynamics that create a chaotic yet engaging atmosphere. The vocals are passionate and intense, contributing to the overall emotional weight.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A high-energy track that blends punk and experimental elements, showcasing the band's signature sound.

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Moods: energetic, intense, rebellious

Traditions: hardcore, punk

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 8/10 is in the upper band of our library. This song has a significant quiet-to-loud arc. For sensory-sensitive listening, set the opening volume well below your comfortable top-end; the climax will land harder than the intro suggests.

Sudden changes: present. This song uses surprise as a feature. For focus or background listening, it's likely to pull your attention away; for active listening, that's often the point.

Texture: complex.

Predictability is low — this song does not follow standard verse-chorus form closely, and rewards active listening more than passive listening.

Vocal style: dynamic vocals.

Where this sits in Refused's catalog

We have 20 songs from Refused in the library. Of those, 0 are rated Safe, 0 Moderate, and 20 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 8/10 sits below the artist average of 8.1, making it the #9 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Freedom

We have 11 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans intense in sensory profile.

2015 context

Released in 2015. We have 372 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.3/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 2010s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
energetic · 5426intense · 2409rebellious · 1970
Traditions
hardcore · 13punk · 348

Why this rating

We rate this song Intense. Our rule is deliberately conservative: any one of high dynamic range, present sudden changes, harsh texture, or a strained/screamed vocal is enough to trigger Intense on its own. Full scoring rubric: methodology.

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

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