Bossanova
Pixies · 1991 · 7 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 1 intense.
Across the 7 Bossanova songs we've measured, intensity averages 51/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Havalina (the calmest here, 19) to Is She Weird (the most charged, 69), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1990–1991.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to The Happening.
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Frequently asked about Bossanova
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Bossanova track?
Of the 7 Bossanova tracks we've measured, “Is She Weird” scores highest at 69/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Bossanova track?
“Havalina” measures gentlest at 19/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 19–69 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Bossanova overall?
Bossanova averages 51/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Bossanova?
The Bossanova tracks we've measured average about 127 BPM — upbeat.
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