Automatic for the People
R.E.M. · 1992 · 9 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 7 of 9 tracks are fully gentle.
Across the 9 Automatic for the People songs we've measured, intensity averages 24/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Nightswimming (the calmest here, 11) to Ignoreland (the most charged, 64), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1992.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Ignoreland.
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Frequently asked about Automatic for the People
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Automatic for the People track?
Of the 9 Automatic for the People tracks we've measured, “Ignoreland” scores highest at 64/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Automatic for the People track?
“Nightswimming” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 72 BPM. The tracks here span 11–64 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Automatic for the People overall?
Automatic for the People averages 24/100 intensity across 9 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Automatic for the People?
The Automatic for the People tracks we've measured average about 86 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Automatic for the People tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Nightswimming”, “Star Me Kitten”, “Try Not to Breathe”, “Sweetness Follows”.
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