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Joy as an Act of Resistance

Joy as an Act of Resistance

Idles · 2018 · 15 tracks

This album hits hard. 15 of 15 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.

0 safe 0 moderate 15 intense Avg DR 8.0
The character of Joy as an Act of Resistance

Across the 15 Joy as an Act of Resistance songs we've measured, intensity averages 83/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Reigns (the calmest here, 77) to Stockholm Syndrome (the most charged, 88), with complex textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. Most of it lands around 2018.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Mother.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Mother
cathartic · intense · reflective
DR 8 intense
2
Danny Nedelko
energetic · rebellious · uplifting
DR 8 intense
3
Never Fight a Man with a Perm
cathartic · energetic · rebellious
DR 8 intense
4
Colossus
cathartic · intense · reflective
DR 8 intense
5
Great
cathartic · energetic · reflective
DR 8 intense
6
I'm Scum
aggressive · intense · reflective
DR 8 intense
7
Samaritans
aggressive · cathartic · intense
DR 8 intense
8
1049 Gotho
cathartic · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
9
Well Done
cathartic · energetic · uplifting
DR 8 intense
10
The Wheel
cathartic · energetic · intense
DR 8 intense
11
Car Crash
cathartic · intense · reflective
DR 8 intense
12
Reigns
cathartic · intense · reflective
DR 8 intense
13
The Beachland Ballroom
cathartic · energetic · reflective
DR 8 intense
14
Stockholm Syndrome
cathartic · intense · reflective
DR 8 intense
15
Faith in the City
intense · rebellious · reflective
DR 8 intense

Frequently asked about Joy as an Act of Resistance

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Joy as an Act of Resistance track?

Of the 15 Joy as an Act of Resistance tracks we've measured, “Stockholm Syndrome” scores highest at 88/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Joy as an Act of Resistance track?

“Reigns” measures gentlest at 77/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 77–88 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Joy as an Act of Resistance overall?

Joy as an Act of Resistance averages 83/100 intensity across 15 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Joy as an Act of Resistance?

The Joy as an Act of Resistance tracks we've measured average about 131 BPM — upbeat.

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