Either/Or
Elliott Smith · 1997 · 10 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 5 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 10 Either/Or songs we've measured, intensity averages 26/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from No Name No. 5 (the calmest here, 13) to Rose Parade (the most charged, 39), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1997.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Miss Misery.
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Frequently asked about Either/Or
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Either/Or track?
Of the 10 Either/Or tracks we've measured, “Rose Parade” scores highest at 39/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Either/Or track?
“No Name No. 5” measures gentlest at 13/100. It runs 85 BPM. The tracks here span 13–39 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Either/Or overall?
Either/Or averages 26/100 intensity across 10 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Either/Or?
The Either/Or tracks we've measured average about 100 BPM — midtempo.
Which Either/Or tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “No Name No. 5”, “Punch and Judy”, “Say Yes”, “Alameda”.
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