Dramamine

Modest Mouse
This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About (1996)
Moderate 85 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Dreamy echoing guitars create a spaced-out, melancholic atmosphere with slow-building intensity from soft verses to sing/shouted choruses. Subtle production evokes disorientation without harsh abrasiveness.

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Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Opening track from Modest Mouse's 1996 debut album, featuring Isaac Brock's raw vocals over guitar-led indie rock exploring themes of nausea, failed relationships, and emotional disconnection while traveling.

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Moods: dreamy, introspective, melancholy

Traditions: indie rock

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