Boom Boom

John Lee Hooker
Urban Blues (1962)
Moderate 168 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Uptempo blues with gritty, raspy vocals and a tight 12-bar structure featuring a memorable stop-time guitar riff and boogie instrumental break. Energetic rhythm from Motown session players adds punch without overwhelming harshness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

An uptempo blues standard written and recorded by John Lee Hooker in 1961, featuring his signature gritty guitar riff and raspy vocals backed by the Funk Brothers.

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Moods: confident, energetic, playful

Traditions: blues

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