Tom Violence

Sonic Youth
EVOL (1986)
Moderate 120 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Stylespoken word
Notes: Features clanging, soaring guitars with a moody, suspenseful atmosphere and disaffected, deadpan vocals that create an unsettling, experimental texture. The midtempo pace builds tension without extreme abrasion, blending alternative rock with noise elements.

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Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Moody midtempo opener from EVOL with clanging guitars, deadpan vocals, and a suspenseful alternative rock vibe.

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Moods: introspective, melancholy

Traditions: alternative rock, noise rock

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