Congotronics
Konono No 1 · 2004 · 13 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 12 moderate, 1 intense.
Across the 13 Congotronics songs we've measured, intensity averages 51/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Paradiso (the calmest here, 49) to Yoka Yoka (the most charged, 73), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2004–2005.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Lufuala Ndonga.
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Frequently asked about Congotronics
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Congotronics track?
Of the 13 Congotronics tracks we've measured, “Yoka Yoka” scores highest at 73/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Congotronics track?
“Paradiso” measures gentlest at 49/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 49–73 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Congotronics overall?
Congotronics averages 51/100 intensity across 13 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Congotronics?
The Congotronics tracks we've measured average about 120 BPM — upbeat.
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