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Vitalogy

Vitalogy

Pearl Jam · 1994 · 9 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 8 moderate, 1 intense.

0 safe 8 moderate 1 intense Avg DR 6.7
The character of Vitalogy

Across the 9 Vitalogy songs we've measured, intensity averages 51/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Nothingman (the calmest here, 38) to Spin the Black Circle (the most charged, 84), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1994.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Spin the Black Circle.

Sensory Arc

Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.

Tracklist

1
Corduroy
cathartic · contemplative
DR 7 moderate
2
Nothingman
contemplative · introspective · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
3
Immortality
contemplative · introspective · melancholy
DR 7 moderate
4
Betterman
introspective · melancholy · reflective
DR 6 moderate
5
Spin the Black Circle
energetic · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
6
Not for You
emotional · introspective · rebellious
DR 7 moderate
7
Tremor Christ
emotional · introspective · reflective
DR 7 moderate
8
Faithful
emotional · introspective · reflective
DR 6 moderate
9
Sometimes
introspective · melancholy
DR 6 moderate

Frequently asked about Vitalogy

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Vitalogy track?

Of the 9 Vitalogy tracks we've measured, “Spin the Black Circle” scores highest at 84/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Vitalogy track?

“Nothingman” measures gentlest at 38/100. It runs 85 BPM. The tracks here span 38–84 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Vitalogy overall?

Vitalogy averages 51/100 intensity across 9 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Vitalogy?

The Vitalogy tracks we've measured average about 97 BPM — midtempo.

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