A Rush and a Push and the Land Is Ours

The Smiths
Strangeways, Here We Come (1987)
Moderate 128 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Rich, lush arrangement with piano, driving bass, and percussion creates an immersive texture without guitars; Morrissey's growling, emotive vocals add intensity but remain melodic and controlled.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Opening track from The Smiths' final album featuring piano-driven rock with dynamic vocals decrying societal ugliness and asserting ownership over one's land.

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Moods: introspective, melancholy, rebellious

Traditions: alternative rock, jangle pop

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