How the West Was Won and Where It Got Us

R.E.M.
New Adventures in Hi-Fi (1996)
Moderate 95 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitylow
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Eclectic arrangement blending hip-hop beats, jazz piano, and world music elements with intricate drum patterns and unexpected vocal interjections. The composition is deliberately off-center with surprising tonal shifts.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

An unconventional opening track featuring Michael Stipe's detached vocals over an organically layered arrangement that references multiple musical genres.

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Moods: contemplative, introspective, reflective, spacious

Traditions: alternative rock, art rock, experimental

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