Machine Gun

Portishead
Third (2008)
Intense 95 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Sombre staccato beats create a relentless machine gun rattle effect, paired with high-pitched anguished vocals that build tension. A dystopian synth break adds abrupt electronic shifts amid the industrial percussion.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clickspresent
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

Machine Gun is a dark trip-hop track featuring staccato beats mimicking gunfire, anguished high-pitched vocals by Beth Gibbons, and a dystopian synth breakdown.

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Moods: heavy, intense, rebellious

Traditions: trip-hop

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