Cut Here
Song DNA
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A reflective alternative rock track from The Cure featuring Robert Smith's emotive vocals over jangly guitars and steady bass.
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Moods: melancholy, nostalgic, reflective
Traditions: alternative rock, goth rock
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: 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 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 The Cure's catalog
We have 65 songs from The Cure in the library. Of those, 8 are rated Safe, 47 Moderate, and 10 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 5/10 sits below the artist average of 6.0, making it the #59 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
2001 context
Released in 2001. We have 324 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.3/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 2000s.
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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: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Cut Here"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Cut Here" by The Cure?
"Cut Here" by The Cure rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 5/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.
How loud is "Cut Here" — what is its dynamic range?
"Cut Here" has a dynamic range of 5/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "Cut Here" have sudden or surprising changes?
"Cut Here" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "Cut Here" best for?
In our library "Cut Here" is recommended for: emotional release, focus, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Cut Here" released?
"Cut Here" is from 2001, on the album "Intimately – Live Acoustic Paris La Scène (23-11-2001)". It appears in our 2000s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Cut Here"?
We tag "Cut Here" as melancholy, nostalgic, reflective. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Cut Here"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Cut Here"?
"Cut Here" 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
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Safer alternatives with a similar feel
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