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WE

Arcade Fire · 2022 · 6 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 2 intense.

1 safe 3 moderate 2 intense Avg DR 7.3
The character of WE

Across the 6 WE songs we've measured, intensity averages 59/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Unconditional I (Lookout Kid) (the calmest here, 45) to The Lightning I, II (the most charged, 64), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2022–2025.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Age of Anxiety II (Rabbit Hole).

Sensory Arc

Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.

Tracklist

1
Age of Anxiety I
anxious · cathartic · contemplative
DR 7 moderate
2
Age of Anxiety II (Rabbit Hole)
cathartic · emotional · intense
DR 8 intense
3
The Lightning I
melancholy · reflective · uplifting
DR 7 moderate
4
The Lightning I, II
emotional · nostalgic · uplifting
DR 8 moderate
5
Unconditional I (Lookout Kid)
joyful · nostalgic · uplifting
DR 6 safe
6
End of the Empire I-III
cathartic · heavy · intense
DR 8 intense

Frequently asked about WE

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense WE track?

Of the 6 WE tracks we've measured, “The Lightning I, II” scores highest at 64/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest WE track?

“Unconditional I (Lookout Kid)” measures gentlest at 45/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 45–64 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is WE overall?

WE averages 59/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of WE?

The WE tracks we've measured average about 115 BPM — upbeat.

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