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Eyes and Mouth

Thom Yorke
The Eraser (2006)
Moderate 120 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: The song features a haunting and ethereal quality with layered instrumentation that creates a rich auditory experience. Thom Yorke's soft vocals add an intimate and emotional touch.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A reflective and atmospheric track that explores themes of perception and existence.

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Moods: contemplative, introspective

Traditions: electronic

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: soft vocals.

Where this sits in Thom Yorke's catalog

We have 20 songs from Thom Yorke in the library. Of those, 0 are rated Safe, 20 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 7/10 sits above the artist average of 6.3, making it the #2 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from The Eraser

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

2006 context

Released in 2006. We have 252 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 2000s.

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Moods
contemplative · 3297introspective · 5721
Traditions
electronic · 918

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

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Frequently asked about "Eyes and Mouth"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Eyes and Mouth" by Thom Yorke?

"Eyes and Mouth" by Thom Yorke 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 "Eyes and Mouth" — what is its dynamic range?

"Eyes and Mouth" 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 "Eyes and Mouth" have sudden or surprising changes?

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

What is "Eyes and Mouth" best for?

In our library "Eyes and Mouth" is recommended for: deep listening, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "Eyes and Mouth" released?

"Eyes and Mouth" is from 2006, on the album "The Eraser". It appears in our 2000s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Eyes and Mouth"?

We tag "Eyes and Mouth" as contemplative, introspective. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Eyes and Mouth"?

The vocal style is soft vocals.

Should I listen to "Eyes and Mouth"?

"Eyes and Mouth" 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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