Surfer Rosa
Pixies · 1988 · 13 tracks
This album hits hard. 9 of 13 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 13 Surfer Rosa songs we've measured, intensity averages 69/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Brick Is Red (the calmest here, 51) to Gigantic (the most charged, 100), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1988.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Gigantic.
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Frequently asked about Surfer Rosa
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Surfer Rosa track?
Of the 13 Surfer Rosa tracks we've measured, “Gigantic” scores highest at 100/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Surfer Rosa track?
“Brick Is Red” measures gentlest at 51/100. It runs 140 BPM. The tracks here span 51–100 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Surfer Rosa overall?
Surfer Rosa averages 69/100 intensity across 13 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Surfer Rosa?
The Surfer Rosa tracks we've measured average about 145 BPM — fast.
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