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Hungry Wolf

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More Fun in the New World (1983)
Intense 140 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The song features a driving tempo with a gritty, raw energy that captures the urgency of its themes. The layered instrumentation creates a rich soundscape that complements the dynamic vocal delivery.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A high-energy punk rock track that explores themes of survival and resilience.

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Moods: energetic, intense, rebellious

Traditions: punk

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: present. This song uses surprise as a feature. For focus or background listening, it's likely to pull your attention away; for active listening, that's often the point.

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 X's catalog

We have 19 songs from X in the library. Of those, 0 are rated Safe, 14 Moderate, and 5 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 7/10 sits above the artist average of 6.5, making it the #9 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from More Fun in the New World

We have 3 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

1983 context

Released in 1983. We have 241 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 1980s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
energetic · 5426intense · 2409rebellious · 1970
Traditions
punk · 348

Why this rating

We rate this song Intense. Our rule is deliberately conservative: any one of high dynamic range, present sudden changes, harsh texture, or a strained/screamed vocal is enough to trigger Intense on its own. Full scoring rubric: methodology.

Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-17. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

Think this rating is wrong? Email the editor — every message is read and ratings get revised.

Frequently asked about "Hungry Wolf"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Hungry Wolf" by X?

"Hungry Wolf" by X rates as Intense. Dynamic range 7/10, moderate sudden changes, layered texture, dynamic vocals vocal style. Any one of high dynamic range, present sudden changes, or harsh texture triggers the Intense rating.

How loud is "Hungry Wolf" — what is its dynamic range?

"Hungry Wolf" 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 "Hungry Wolf" have sudden or surprising changes?

Yes. "Hungry Wolf" uses surprise as a compositional feature. Expect unsignaled transitions.

What is "Hungry Wolf" best for?

In our library "Hungry Wolf" is recommended for: emotional release, energy, workout. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "Hungry Wolf" released?

"Hungry Wolf" is from 1983, on the album "More Fun in the New World". It appears in our 1980s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Hungry Wolf"?

We tag "Hungry Wolf" as energetic, intense, rebellious. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Hungry Wolf"?

The vocal style is dynamic vocals.

Should I listen to "Hungry Wolf"?

"Hungry Wolf" is Intense in our ratings — dramatic dynamics, possible sudden changes, or strong vocal or textural energy. Best with intention rather than ambient use. If you are sensory-sensitive, the alternatives section surfaces calmer songs in the same mood family.

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