Piggy

Nine Inch Nails
The Downward Spiral (1994)
Moderate 65 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range5/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Quiet and slow with simplistic drum loops, bass, and organ building to a live drum solo by Trent Reznor; minimal noise loops add subtle texture without overwhelming aggression.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A slow industrial rock track from The Downward Spiral featuring sparse instrumentation, Trent Reznor's live drums in the outro, and recurring leitmotifs on organ and piano.

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Moods: introspective, melancholy

Traditions: alternative rock, industrial rock

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