This Year

The Mountain Goats
The Sunset Tree (2005)
Moderate 135 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Driving bass and stomping snare create a relentless forward momentum, paired with circling chords that build emotional intensity without overwhelming harshness. Vocals deliver raw determination in a rallying chorus, evoking resilience amid tension.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

An anthemic indie rock track from The Sunset Tree, featuring poetic lyrics about surviving a horrific year, centered on the defiant chorus 'I am going to make it through this year, if it kills me.'

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Moods: emotional, rebellious, uplifting

Traditions: folk punk, indie rock

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