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Pixies
Trompe le Monde (1991)
Intense 160 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range8/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitylow
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: High-velocity riffs and distorted guitars create a noisy, hooky rush with surreal energy, featuring Black Francis' urgent, yelping delivery over a compact structure. The production delivers a punchy, melodic pop-punk assault typical of late-period Pixies.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A short, high-energy Pixies track from Trompe le Monde with loud distorted guitars, driving rhythm, and surreal lyrics evoking speed and extinction.

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Moods: energetic, rebellious

Traditions: alternative rock

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