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Wasting Light

Wasting Light

Foo Fighters · 2011 · 9 tracks

This album hits hard. 5 of 9 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.

0 safe 4 moderate 5 intense Avg DR 8.2
The character of Wasting Light

Across the 9 Wasting Light songs we've measured, intensity averages 67/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Of All People (the calmest here, 53) to White Limo (the most charged, 86), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2011.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Arlandria.

Sensory Arc

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

Tracklist

1
Rope
contemplative · energetic · melancholy
DR 8 moderate
2
Of All People
emotional · introspective · reflective
DR 7 moderate
3
Walk
cathartic · emotional · energetic
DR 8 moderate
4
These Days
cathartic · contemplative · emotional
DR 8 moderate
5
Arlandria
energetic · nostalgic · rebellious
DR 9 intense
6
Bridge Burning
energetic · intense · rebellious
DR 9 intense
7
Dear Rosemary
emotional · energetic · rebellious
DR 8 intense
8
White Limo
aggressive · energetic · intense
DR 9 intense
9
Miss the Misery
cathartic · energetic · rebellious
DR 8 intense

Frequently asked about Wasting Light

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Wasting Light track?

Of the 9 Wasting Light tracks we've measured, “White Limo” scores highest at 86/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Wasting Light track?

“Of All People” measures gentlest at 53/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 53–86 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Wasting Light overall?

Wasting Light averages 67/100 intensity across 9 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Wasting Light?

The Wasting Light tracks we've measured average about 135 BPM — upbeat.

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