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Patti Smith Group
Radio Ethiopia (1976)
Intense 170 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range8/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: High-energy punk rock with driving guitars and pounding rhythm creates an urgent, propulsive feel; Patti Smith's raw, shouted vocals add emotional intensity without extreme harshness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone
Recommended for: energy workout

A straightforward punk rock track from Patti Smith's 1976 album Radio Ethiopia, co-written with Ivan Král, featuring primal three-chord rock energy.

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Moods: energetic, rebellious

Traditions: punk rock

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