I Would Hurt a Fly

Built to Spill
Perfect From Now On (1997)
Intense 85 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range8/10
Sudden Changesfrequent
Texturecomplex
Predictabilitylow
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Heavy distortion and wah-wah effects create a hypnotic yet disorienting soundscape with constantly shifting layers and a wailing guitar solo that builds intensity throughout the six-minute track.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A trippy rock ballad featuring fuzzed-out guitars, layered instrumentation, and introspective lyrics about inner darkness and moral ambiguity.

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Moods: contemplative, intense, introspective, melancholic, psychedelic

Traditions: alternative rock, indie rock, psychedelic rock

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