Time's Up

Buzzcocks
Time's Up (1977)
Intense 180 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range8/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Textureharsh
Predictabilitylow
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Raw, rough punk recordings with frenetic energy, jittery instrumentation, and strained, annoyed vocals create a bristling, aggressive sensory assault. Minimal production amplifies the abrasive guitar riffs and pummeling rhythms typical of early punk demos.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Time's Up is a bootleg collection of raw studio demos from Buzzcocks' 1977 Spiral Scratch sessions, featuring early versions of punk classics like Boredom, Breakdown, and Orgasm Addict with Howard Devoto's literary, sarcastic vocals.

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Moods: aggressive, energetic, rebellious

Traditions: punk

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