TL;DR

Generic output means your prompt lacks specific direction
Add unusual descriptor combos like 'gritty yet ethereal'
Layer 2-3 unexpected elements: genre + era + texture + mood

Be specific: instead of 'rock song', use 'gritty garage rock, raw vocals, lo-fi warmth, 70s fuzz guitar, intimate and defiant'

How to Fix Generic-Sounding Suno Songs

Generic Suno output happens when prompts lack specificity. The AI defaults to safe, middle-of-the-road choices when it does not have clear direction. The fix is adding unique combinations of descriptors that push Suno away from its defaults. Here is how to make your AI music sound distinctive.

Copy/Paste Prompts

Anti-Generic Formula

[subgenre], [unusual mood combo], [specific instrument texture], [vocal character], [era reference], [production quality]

Unique Pop Example

art pop, bittersweet euphoria, glitchy synths, vulnerable female vocals, late-night atmosphere, crisp yet warm

Unique Rock Example

desert rock, hypnotic and heavy, fuzz bass, shouted vocals, 70s analog warmth, spacious mix

Unique Electronic Example

dark synthwave, nostalgic menace, analog arpeggios, vocoder vocals, VHS aesthetic, punchy drums

Unique Folk Example

appalachian folk, haunted and hopeful, fingerpicked banjo, weathered male voice, front-porch recording, intimate

Common Mistakes

Using single-word genre tags like 'pop' or 'rock' alone: Too broad - Suno has no clear direction and picks defaults
Relying on the same 3-4 descriptors every time: You train yourself into a rut and all output sounds similar
Copying prompts without adapting to your vision: Someone else's prompt reflects their taste, not yours
Ignoring production and texture descriptors: Production defines the 'feel' - without it, Suno guesses
Never iterating - expecting perfection on first try: Suno has randomness built in - you need multiple attempts

Quick Fixes

Problem	Fix
`Sounds like everything else`	Add era + texture: '90s warmth', 'tape saturation', 'vinyl crackle'
`No personality`	Add unusual mood combos: 'melancholic yet defiant', 'joyful darkness'
`Forgettable melody`	Add: 'memorable hooks', 'unexpected chord changes', 'distinctive riff'
`Bland vocals`	Specify character: 'weathered', 'vulnerable', 'confident', 'whispery'
`Generic production`	Add texture: 'lo-fi warmth', 'crisp and punchy', 'spacious reverb'

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do all my Suno songs sound the same?

You are likely using the same general descriptors repeatedly. Suno learns patterns and defaults to safe choices. Break the pattern by adding unexpected combinations, era references, and specific texture descriptors. Each prompt should have at least one unusual element.

How do I make Suno output more unique?

Layer specificity: instead of 'sad rock', try 'melancholic grunge, 90s Seattle sound, raw and vulnerable, distorted guitars, intimate vocal delivery, lo-fi cassette warmth'. Each additional specific descriptor narrows Suno away from generic defaults.

What makes a prompt too generic?

Single-word genres, common mood words (happy, sad, energetic), and missing production descriptors. A generic prompt: 'upbeat pop song'. A specific prompt: 'synth-pop, 80s nostalgia, shimmering arpeggios, breathy female vocals, gated reverb drums, neon-lit atmosphere'.

Can I tell Suno what NOT to do?

Suno does not support negative prompts directly. Instead, use specific positive descriptors that imply what you want. Rather than 'no autotune', specify 'raw natural vocals'. Rather than 'not generic', specify the exact unique qualities you want.

How many generations should I create before judging?

Generate at least 3-5 versions of each prompt before deciding it does not work. Suno has randomness built in. A great prompt might produce one mediocre and two excellent outputs. Save your best results and refine from there.

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