Two States

Pavement
Slanted & Enchanted (1992)
Moderate 145 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Lo-fi indie rock with chugging guitars and ragged, energetic delivery creates a textured, noisy soundscape that's engaging but not overwhelming. Vocals are mumbled and dynamic over a driving rhythm, with mild abrupt shifts typical of the genre.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Chugging indie rock track from Pavement's debut album, featuring driving guitars and Stephen Malkmus' wry lyrics about dividing states.

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Moods: energetic, rebellious

Traditions: indie rock, lo-fi

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