Splitting the Atom

Massive Attack
Splitting the Atom EP (2009)
Moderate 90 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Hypnotic and warm with smoky, dark vocal layers over liquid keyboards and dub-reggae rhythms. The circular, obsessive structure creates an immersive yet slightly disorienting atmosphere.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundspresent

A dub-inflected trip-hop track blending Massive Attack's signature dark atmospheres with hypnotic rhythms, reggae impulses, and guest vocals from Horace Andy.

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Moods: contemplative, dreamy, introspective, spacious, warm

Traditions: dub, reggae, trip-hop

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