Symptom of the Universe

Black Sabbath
Sabotage (1975)
Intense 170 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range8/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Heavy, riff-driven heavy metal with aggressive electric guitars, pounding drums, and dynamic shifts from acoustic intro to up-tempo riffs and a spontaneous jam outro, creating high energy and textural contrast.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A pioneering heavy metal track featuring Tony Iommi's influential riff, Geezer Butler's lyrics, Ozzy Osbourne's vocals, and a dynamic structure that foreshadows thrash metal.

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Moods: energetic, intense, rebellious

Traditions: heavy metal

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