New Traditionalists
Devo · 1981 · 4 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 4 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 4 New Traditionalists songs we've measured, intensity averages 57/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Beautiful World (the calmest here, 48) to Peek-A-Boo! (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1981–1982.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Working in the Coal Mine.
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Frequently asked about New Traditionalists
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense New Traditionalists track?
Of the 4 New Traditionalists tracks we've measured, “Peek-A-Boo!” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest New Traditionalists track?
“Beautiful World” measures gentlest at 48/100. It runs 140 BPM. The tracks here span 48–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is New Traditionalists overall?
New Traditionalists averages 57/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of New Traditionalists?
The New Traditionalists tracks we've measured average about 125 BPM — upbeat.
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