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Humbug

Arctic Monkeys · 2009 · 6 tracks

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

1 safe 3 moderate 2 intense Avg DR 6.2
The character of Humbug

Across the 6 Humbug songs we've measured, intensity averages 50/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Cornerstone (the calmest here, 20) to Pretty Visitors (the most charged, 70), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2009.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Pretty Visitors.

Sensory Arc

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

Tracklist

1
Crying Lightning
intense · rebellious
DR 7 moderate
2
Cornerstone
melancholy · nostalgic · reflective
DR 4 safe
3
My Propeller
brooding · introspective · melancholy
DR 5 moderate
4
Dangerous Animals
energetic · intense · rebellious
DR 7 intense
5
Pretty Visitors
energetic · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
6
Potion Approaching
dreamy · introspective · melancholy
DR 6 moderate

Frequently asked about Humbug

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Humbug track?

Of the 6 Humbug tracks we've measured, “Pretty Visitors” scores highest at 70/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Humbug track?

“Cornerstone” measures gentlest at 20/100. It runs 128 BPM. The tracks here span 20–70 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Humbug overall?

Humbug averages 50/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Humbug?

The Humbug tracks we've measured average about 132 BPM — upbeat.

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