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So Tough

The Slits
Cut (1979)
Moderate 120 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The song features a raw, energetic sound with a mix of punk and reggae influences, creating a vibrant auditory experience. The vocals are expressive and often playful, contributing to the song's lively atmosphere.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A vibrant punk-reggae track that showcases The Slits' unique sound and dynamic vocal delivery.

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Moods: energetic, playful

Traditions: punk, reggae

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 The Slits's catalog

We have 20 songs from The Slits in the library. Of those, 0 are rated Safe, 17 Moderate, and 3 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits below the artist average of 6.4, making it the #13 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Cut

We have 13 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

1979 context

Released in 1979. We have 245 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.4/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1970s.

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Moods
energetic · 5426playful · 1805
Traditions
punk · 348reggae · 248

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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