New Adventures in Hi-Fi
R.E.M. · 1996 · 8 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 1 intense.
Across the 8 New Adventures in Hi-Fi songs we've measured, intensity averages 42/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Electrolite (the calmest here, 17) to Departure (the most charged, 67), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1996.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Departure.
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Frequently asked about New Adventures in Hi-Fi
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense New Adventures in Hi-Fi track?
Of the 8 New Adventures in Hi-Fi tracks we've measured, “Departure” scores highest at 67/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest New Adventures in Hi-Fi track?
“Electrolite” measures gentlest at 17/100. It runs 92 BPM. The tracks here span 17–67 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is New Adventures in Hi-Fi overall?
New Adventures in Hi-Fi averages 42/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of New Adventures in Hi-Fi?
The New Adventures in Hi-Fi tracks we've measured average about 109 BPM — midtempo.
Which New Adventures in Hi-Fi tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Electrolite”, “New Test Leper”.
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