Map Ref. 41°N 93°W

Wire
154 (1979)
Moderate 128 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Driven by a relentless Krautrock-style motorik beat with rigid, measured drums and a tripping bass pattern, creating a hypnotic yet slightly disorienting texture; clean post-punk production with steady propulsion and minimal harshness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

Post-punk track featuring angular art-rock rhythms, abstract lyrics about maps and geography, and a driving motorik beat from Wire's 1979 album 154.

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Moods: contemplative, energetic

Traditions: art rock, krautrock, post-punk

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