Guilty Party

The National
Sleep Well Beast (2017)
Moderate 115 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Hypnotic build with croaking, mournful vocals over uncomplicated piano, restless drums, music box guitar, expanding feedback, and soft horns creates an immersive, melancholic atmosphere without harsh abrasiveness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A hypnotic five-minute track about the fallout of a long relationship, featuring Matt Berninger's mournful vocals, piano, drums, guitar lines, feedback, and horns from The National's album Sleep Well Beast.

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Moods: introspective, melancholy, reflective

Traditions: indie rock

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