Dilettante

St. Vincent
Strange Mercy (2011)
Moderate 126 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Layered production with intricate harmonic progressions and art-rock textures creates a moderately stimulating listen, featuring St. Vincent's expressive and angular vocal delivery over complex instrumentation. Predictable chord structures provide some stability amid dynamic shifts.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Dilettante is an art-rock track from St. Vincent's album Strange Mercy, exploring themes of longing, kinship, and emotional barriers through intricate melodies and harmonic complexity.

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Moods: emotional, introspective, rebellious

Traditions: art rock, indie rock

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