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All Stood Still

Ultravox
Lament (1984)
Moderate 120 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The song features a rich, layered sound with dynamic vocal delivery that evokes a sense of urgency and introspection. Its synth-driven instrumentation creates a captivating atmosphere.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A synth-pop track that explores themes of time and existential reflection, characterized by its driving beat and emotive vocals.

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Moods: energetic, introspective, melancholy

Traditions: synth-pop

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 Ultravox's catalog

We have 20 songs from Ultravox 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 6.3, making it the #11 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Lament

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

1984 context

Released in 1984. We have 222 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.7/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 1980s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
energetic · 5426introspective · 5721melancholy · 5399
Traditions
synth-pop · 396

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 "All Stood Still"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "All Stood Still" by Ultravox?

"All Stood Still" by Ultravox 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 "All Stood Still" — what is its dynamic range?

"All Stood Still" 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 "All Stood Still" have sudden or surprising changes?

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

What is "All Stood Still" best for?

In our library "All Stood Still" is recommended for: deep listening, emotional release, focus. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "All Stood Still" released?

"All Stood Still" is from 1984, on the album "Lament". It appears in our 1980s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "All Stood Still"?

We tag "All Stood Still" as energetic, introspective, melancholy. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "All Stood Still"?

The vocal style is dynamic vocals.

Should I listen to "All Stood Still"?

"All Stood Still" 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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