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Modest Mouse
The Lonesome Crowded West (1997)
Moderate 120 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Mid-tempo indie rock with groovy basslines and tom-heavy drums creating a woozy, anchored feel amid building guitar interplay; higher chord-melody tension adds subtle complexity without overwhelming harshness.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A slow-building track from Modest Mouse's 1997 album with happy-sounding verses, cool lyrics, and a locking interplay of kick drum and bass groove in D Major.

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Moods: contemplative, energetic

Traditions: indie rock

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