Beautiful World

Devo
New Traditionalists (1981)
Moderate 140 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Catchy new wave synths create a deceptively cheerful, repetitive groove with moderate energy and ironic deadpan delivery; production is polished but synth-heavy without harsh edges.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

An ironic new wave track with upbeat synths and lyrics portraying a beautiful world that twists to reveal personal disillusionment at the end.

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Moods: melancholy, playful, rebellious

Traditions: new wave

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