Terrible Love

The National
High Violet (2010)
Moderate 80 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range8/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The song features a slow-building arrangement with fuzzy guitars and an explosive drum entry, creating dramatic tension without overwhelming harshness. Matt Berninger's baritone vocals provide hypnotic depth amid the brooding atmosphere.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A brooding post-punk track about overwhelming, painful love with anxious imagery like walking with spiders, built on a slow tension release and hypnotic baritone vocals[1][4][5].

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Moods: emotional, introspective, melancholy

Traditions: indie rock, post-punk

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