Trompe le Monde
Pixies · 1991 · 9 tracks
This album hits hard. 7 of 9 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 9 Trompe le Monde songs we've measured, intensity averages 69/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Bird Dream of the Olympus Mons (the calmest here, 53) to Planet of Sound (the most charged, 88), 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 Planet of Sound.
Sensory Arc
Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.
Tracklist
Frequently asked about Trompe le Monde
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Trompe le Monde track?
Of the 9 Trompe le Monde tracks we've measured, “Planet of Sound” scores highest at 88/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Trompe le Monde track?
“Bird Dream of the Olympus Mons” measures gentlest at 53/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 53–88 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Trompe le Monde overall?
Trompe le Monde averages 69/100 intensity across 9 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Trompe le Monde?
The Trompe le Monde tracks we've measured average about 146 BPM — fast.
Want the numbers on every track?
Build your listening profile