On Fire
Galaxie 500 · 1989 · 5 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 3 of 5 tracks are fully gentle.
Across the 5 On Fire songs we've measured, intensity averages 25/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Strange (the calmest here, 16) to When Will You Come Home (the most charged, 37), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1989.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to When Will You Come Home.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about On Fire
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense On Fire track?
Of the 5 On Fire tracks we've measured, “When Will You Come Home” scores highest at 37/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest On Fire track?
“Strange” measures gentlest at 16/100. It runs 85 BPM. The tracks here span 16–37 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is On Fire overall?
On Fire averages 25/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of On Fire?
The On Fire tracks we've measured average about 91 BPM — midtempo.
Which On Fire tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Strange”, “Snowstorm”, “Decomposing Trees”.
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