Last Fair Deal Gone Down
Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A poignant blues track that reflects themes of loss and despair through expressive lyrics and soulful instrumentation.
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Moods: melancholy, reflective
Traditions: blues
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 Robert Johnson's catalog
We have 20 songs from Robert Johnson in the library. Of those, 0 are rated Safe, 20 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits below the artist average of 6.2, making it the #20 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from The Complete Recordings
We have 7 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- Cross Road Blues — moderate DR 6
- Hellhound on My Trail — moderate DR 7
- Come On in My Kitchen — moderate DR 6
- Ramblin on My Mind — moderate DR 6
- Stop Breakin Down Blues — moderate DR 6
- Kind Hearted Woman Blues — moderate DR 6
1990 context
Released in 1990. We have 238 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.5/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1990s.
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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: 2026-04-17. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Last Fair Deal Gone Down"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Last Fair Deal Gone Down" by Robert Johnson?
"Last Fair Deal Gone Down" by Robert Johnson 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 Fair Deal Gone Down" — what is its dynamic range?
"Last Fair Deal Gone Down" 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 Fair Deal Gone Down" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Last Fair Deal Gone Down" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Last Fair Deal Gone Down" best for?
In our library "Last Fair Deal Gone Down" is recommended for: deep listening, emotional release. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Last Fair Deal Gone Down" released?
"Last Fair Deal Gone Down" is from 1990, on the album "The Complete Recordings". It appears in our 1990s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Last Fair Deal Gone Down"?
We tag "Last Fair Deal Gone Down" as 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 Fair Deal Gone Down"?
The vocal style is dynamic vocals.
Should I listen to "Last Fair Deal Gone Down"?
"Last Fair Deal Gone Down" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.
Songs with the same DNA
layered texture, similar intensity — across any genre or era.
Safer alternatives with a similar feel
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