When the Spell Is Broken

Richard Thompson
Across a Crowded Room (1985)
Moderate 128 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Bitter, ragged-edged vocals and choppy, slightly dissonant guitar solos create a tense, emotional texture without overwhelming harshness. Folk-rock production offers a polished yet raw feel with up-tempo drive.

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Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

A caustic break-up song reflecting personal turmoil, featuring tense guitar work, impassioned Celtic-toned vocals, and pitiless romantic cynicism in a folk-rock style.

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Moods: bitter, introspective, melancholy

Traditions: folk-rock

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