Today
Galaxie 500 · 1988 · 3 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 2 of 3 tracks are fully gentle.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about Today
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Today track?
Of the 3 Today tracks we've measured, “Don't Let Our Youth Go to Waste” scores highest at 35/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Today track?
“Pictures” measures gentlest at 18/100. It runs 80 BPM. The tracks here span 18–35 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Today overall?
Today averages 25/100 intensity across 3 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Today?
The Today tracks we've measured average about 102 BPM — midtempo.
Which Today tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Pictures”, “Parking Lot”.
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