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The Cure
Seventeen Seconds (1980)
Moderate 140 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range5/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Liquid, chiming guitars create a pleading, atmospheric texture with repetitive builds that evoke emotional tension without overwhelming intensity. Subtle production emphasizes mood over harshness, suitable for introspective listening.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

Atmospheric post-punk track from The Cure's Seventeen Seconds album, featuring Robert Smith's distinctive pleading vocals over chiming guitars and driving rhythms exploring themes of emotional detachment and relational frustration.

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Moods: introspective, melancholy, reflective

Traditions: gothic rock, post-punk

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