Youth of America album art

Youth of America

Wipers
Youth of America (1981)
Moderate 140 BPM

Sensory Profile

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmoderate
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: melancholic yet driving, reflective mood

A powerful commentary on American youth and societal pressures.

Cultural Context

Influential in the development of alternative rock and grunge.

Listening Prompt

Reflect on the themes of youth and alienation.

What to Expect

Builds in intensity, weaving in and out of melodic passages.

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Listen with care

For sensory-sensitive listening, the right headphones matter.

Moods: contemplative, melancholy

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