Walk It Back

R.E.M.
Collapse Into Now (2011)
Safe 72 BPM
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Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range4/10
Sudden Changesnone
Texturesmooth
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: Gentle lounge-style ballad with casual piano, plush harmonies, and searing strings creating a vulnerable, starry-eyed atmosphere without harsh or abrupt elements. Subtle and unforced production evokes Burt Bacharach-like elegance, ideal for sensitive listening.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A starry-eyed, Burt Bacharach-like lounge ballad featuring casual piano, searing strings, and Mike Mills’ plush harmonies, inspired by New Orleans studio sessions with hymnal piano tones.[1][7]

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Moods: intimate, melancholy, reflective

Traditions: alternative rock, lounge pop

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