Ágætis byrjun
Sigur Rós · 1999 · 8 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 3 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 8 Ágætis byrjun songs we've measured, intensity averages 36/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Svefn-g-englar (the calmest here, 23) to Ný batterí (the most charged, 42), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1999–2000.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Ný batterí.
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Frequently asked about Ágætis byrjun
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Ágætis byrjun track?
Of the 8 Ágætis byrjun tracks we've measured, “Ný batterí” scores highest at 42/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Ágætis byrjun track?
“Svefn-g-englar” measures gentlest at 23/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 23–42 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Ágætis byrjun overall?
Ágætis byrjun averages 36/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Ágætis byrjun?
The Ágætis byrjun tracks we've measured average about 76 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Ágætis byrjun tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Svefn-g-englar”, “Starálfur”, “Flugufrelsarinn”.
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