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Crush

Crush

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark · 1985 · 3 tracks

A genuinely calm album. 2 of 3 tracks are fully gentle.

2 safe 1 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 5.0

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Tracklist

1
So In Love
energetic · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
2
Secret
dreamy · nostalgic
DR 5 safe
3
La Femme Accident
introspective · melancholy
DR 4 safe

Frequently asked about Crush

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Crush track?

Of the 3 Crush tracks we've measured, “So In Love” scores highest at 46/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Crush track?

“La Femme Accident” measures gentlest at 19/100. It runs 118 BPM. The tracks here span 19–46 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Crush overall?

Crush averages 31/100 intensity across 3 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Crush?

The Crush tracks we've measured average about 118 BPM — upbeat.

Which Crush tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “La Femme Accident”, “Secret”.

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