Document
R.E.M. · 1987 · 4 tracks
This album hits hard. 2 of 4 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 4 Document songs we've measured, intensity averages 60/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Exhuming McCarthy (the calmest here, 50) to It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine) (the most charged, 68), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1987.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine).
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Frequently asked about Document
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Document track?
Of the 4 Document tracks we've measured, “It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” scores highest at 68/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Document track?
“Exhuming McCarthy” measures gentlest at 50/100. It runs 128 BPM. The tracks here span 50–68 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Document overall?
Document averages 60/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Document?
The Document tracks we've measured average about 155 BPM — fast.
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