Murmur
R.E.M. · 1983 · 6 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 6 Murmur songs we've measured, intensity averages 47/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Perfect Circle (the calmest here, 18) to Pilgrimage (the most charged, 61), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1983.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Pilgrimage.
Sensory Arc
Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.
Tracklist
Frequently asked about Murmur
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Murmur track?
Of the 6 Murmur tracks we've measured, “Pilgrimage” scores highest at 61/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Murmur track?
“Perfect Circle” measures gentlest at 18/100. It runs 105 BPM. The tracks here span 18–61 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Murmur overall?
Murmur averages 47/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Murmur?
The Murmur tracks we've measured average about 127 BPM — upbeat.
Want the numbers on every track?
Build your listening profile