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On Avery Island

On Avery Island

Neutral Milk Hotel · 1996 · 5 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 2 intense.

0 safe 3 moderate 2 intense Avg DR 6.6
The character of On Avery Island

Across the 5 On Avery Island songs we've measured, intensity averages 56/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Naomi (the calmest here, 42) to Song Against Sex (the most charged, 70), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. Most of it lands around 1996.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Gardenhead/Leave Me Alone.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Gardenhead/Leave Me Alone
emotional · intense · melancholy
DR 8 intense
2
Naomi
introspective · melancholy
DR 5 moderate
3
Where You'll Find Me Now
introspective · melancholy · reflective
DR 6 moderate
4
Song Against Sex
emotional · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
5
April 8th
emotional · melancholy · reflective
DR 6 moderate

Frequently asked about On Avery Island

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense On Avery Island track?

Of the 5 On Avery Island tracks we've measured, “Song Against Sex” scores highest at 70/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest On Avery Island track?

“Naomi” measures gentlest at 42/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 42–70 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is On Avery Island overall?

On Avery Island averages 56/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of On Avery Island?

The On Avery Island tracks we've measured average about 129 BPM — upbeat.

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