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Accelerate

Accelerate

R.E.M. · 2008 · 5 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 4 moderate, 1 intense.

0 safe 4 moderate 1 intense Avg DR 7.2
The character of Accelerate

Across the 5 Accelerate songs we've measured, intensity averages 58/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Supernatural Superserious (the calmest here, 53) to Accelerate (the most charged, 62), 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 Living Well Is the Best Revenge.

Sensory Arc

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

Tracklist

1
Supernatural Superserious
energetic · nostalgic · rebellious
DR 7 moderate
2
Living Well Is the Best Revenge
aggressive · confident · energetic
DR 8 intense
3
Hollow Man
energetic · introspective
DR 7 moderate
4
Man-Sized Wreath
cathartic · energetic · rebellious
DR 7 moderate
5
Accelerate
energetic · rebellious
DR 7 moderate

Frequently asked about Accelerate

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Accelerate track?

Of the 5 Accelerate tracks we've measured, “Accelerate” scores highest at 62/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Accelerate track?

“Supernatural Superserious” measures gentlest at 53/100. It runs 125 BPM. The tracks here span 53–62 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Accelerate overall?

Accelerate averages 58/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Accelerate?

The Accelerate tracks we've measured average about 135 BPM — upbeat.

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