Shoot Out the Lights

Richard and Linda Thompson
Shoot Out the Lights (1982)
Intense 95 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range8/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Emotionally raw and confrontational with menacing guitar work that shifts dramatically between smooth and foreboding textures. Linda's gut-wrenching vocals paired with Richard's growl create an unsettling, intimate intensity.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A dark, emotionally charged title track from Richard and Linda Thompson's final album, featuring menacing guitar work and confrontational vocals about relationship breakdown.

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Moods: cathartic, emotional, heavy, intense, introspective, melancholy

Traditions: alternative rock, folk rock, rock

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