Nevermind
Nirvana · 1991 · 12 tracks
This album hits hard. 8 of 12 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 12 Nevermind songs we've measured, intensity averages 65/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Something in the Way (the calmest here, 7) to Territorial Pissings (the most charged, 100), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1991.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Breed.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about Nevermind
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Nevermind track?
Of the 12 Nevermind tracks we've measured, “Territorial Pissings” scores highest at 100/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Nevermind track?
“Something in the Way” measures gentlest at 7/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 7–100 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Nevermind overall?
Nevermind averages 65/100 intensity across 12 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Nevermind?
The Nevermind tracks we've measured average about 129 BPM — upbeat.
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