Third
Portishead · 2008 · 11 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 4 intense.
Across the 11 Third songs we've measured, intensity averages 50/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Deep Water (the calmest here, 12) to Threads (the most charged, 82), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2008.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Plastic.
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Frequently asked about Third
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Third track?
Of the 11 Third tracks we've measured, “Threads” scores highest at 82/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Third track?
“Deep Water” measures gentlest at 12/100. It runs 80 BPM. The tracks here span 12–82 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Third overall?
Third averages 50/100 intensity across 11 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Third?
The Third tracks we've measured average about 88 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Third tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Deep Water”, “The Rip”.
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