Effect and Cause

The White Stripes
Icky Thump (2007)
Moderate 90 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Ramshackle blues with steel-guitar appendage riffs creates a gritty, raw texture; moderate dynamics build tension without overwhelming intensity.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A bluesy closing track ruminating on emotional cause and effect in relationships, featuring Jack White's raw guitar and vocals.

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Moods: introspective, reflective

Traditions: blues rock, garage rock

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