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The Smashing Pumpkins
Machina/The Machines of God (2000)
Moderate 92 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The song features a somewhat upbeat alternative rock arrangement with layered guitars and dream pop elements, building from sedate verses to more intense choruses without extreme shifts. Production is polished yet emotive, suitable for reflective listening but potentially overstimulating due to dynamic vocal delivery.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A sedate alternative rock ballad about perseverance amid adversity, written by Billy Corgan as a positive message of holding on, released as the third single from Machina/The Machines of God.

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Moods: emotional, melancholy, reflective

Traditions: alternative rock, dream pop

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