Should Be Higher

Depeche Mode
Delta Machine (2013)
Moderate 112 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Mid‑tempo electronic rock with prominent piano, driving drums, and soaring, emotive vocals; builds in intensity but stays within a consistent groove.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A mid‑tempo electronic rock ballad about craving transcendence and being drawn to comforting lies over painful truths, driven by piano, synths, and Dave Gahan’s powerful vocals.

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Moods: emotional, energetic, introspective

Traditions: electronic, rock

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