Transformer
Lou Reed · 1972 · 7 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 7 Transformer songs we've measured, intensity averages 39/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Walk on the Wild Side (the calmest here, 22) to Hangin' Round (the most charged, 50), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1972.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Perfect Day.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about Transformer
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Transformer track?
Of the 7 Transformer tracks we've measured, “Hangin' Round” scores highest at 50/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Transformer track?
“Walk on the Wild Side” measures gentlest at 22/100. It runs 145 BPM. The tracks here span 22–50 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Transformer overall?
Transformer averages 39/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Transformer?
The Transformer tracks we've measured average about 116 BPM — upbeat.
Which Transformer tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Walk on the Wild Side”, “Perfect Day”.
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