No Compassion

Talking Heads
Talking Heads: 77 (Super Deluxe Edition) (1977)
Moderate 112 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Driving post‑punk rhythm section with bright, shimmery slide guitar and David Byrne’s tightly controlled, slightly detached vocals; the mix is clean but busy, with clear separation between instruments.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

An early Talking Heads track that pairs a confrontational, emotionally detached lyric with a tightly wound, angular post‑punk groove and bright slide‑guitar hooks.

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Moods: energetic, introspective, rebellious

Traditions: new wave, post-punk

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