Ocean Breathes Salty

Modest Mouse
Good News for People Who Love Bad News (2004)
Moderate 152 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Punchy indie rock with twangy guitars, soaring synths, and rasping-to-yelling vocals creates an otherworldly, energetic texture without extreme harshness. Playful instrumentation contrasts cynical lyrics, offering moderate sensory engagement.

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Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Indie rock track exploring death, afterlife skepticism, and existential dread through philosophical lyrics and bendy guitar riffs backed by compelling dynamic vocals.

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Moods: energetic, melancholy, reflective

Traditions: indie rock

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