Staircase

Radiohead
The King of Limbs (From the Basement) (2011)
Intense 85 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitylow
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Skittering electronic beats and ominous synths build tension with cut-up, strange vocal phrases, creating an unsettling, immersive atmosphere that can feel almost difficult to listen to due to its intensity.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

An experimental electronic track from Radiohead featuring skittering beats, ominous synths, and Thom Yorke's processed vocals over ominous lyrics.

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Moods: intense, introspective, ominous

Traditions: electronica, experimental rock

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