Mess with Time

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There Is No Enemy (2009)
Moderate 120 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Features keening vocal melodies over muscular guitar leads with sprawling arrangements that build gradually without extreme harshness. Layered indie rock production creates a full, immersive sound ideal for focused listening.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Indie rock track with introspective lyrics, driving rhythms, and extended guitar passages characteristic of Built to Spill's ambitious song structures.

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Moods: introspective, reflective

Traditions: indie rock

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