Out of Time
R.E.M. · 1991 · 10 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 5 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 10 Out of Time songs we've measured, intensity averages 34/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Endgame (the calmest here, 12) to Radio Song (the most charged, 49), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1991.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Losing My Religion.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about Out of Time
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Out of Time track?
Of the 10 Out of Time tracks we've measured, “Radio Song” scores highest at 49/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Out of Time track?
“Endgame” measures gentlest at 12/100. It runs 80 BPM. The tracks here span 12–49 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Out of Time overall?
Out of Time averages 34/100 intensity across 10 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Out of Time?
The Out of Time tracks we've measured average about 109 BPM — midtempo.
Which Out of Time tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Endgame”, “Near Wild Heaven”, “Half a World Away”, “Shiny Happy People”.
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