Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth · 1988 · 4 tracks
This album hits hard. 3 of 4 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 4 Daydream Nation songs we've measured, intensity averages 69/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Teen Age Riot (the calmest here, 47) to Eric's Trip (the most charged, 78), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. Most of it lands around 1988.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Silver Rocket.
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Frequently asked about Daydream Nation
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Daydream Nation track?
Of the 4 Daydream Nation tracks we've measured, “Eric's Trip” scores highest at 78/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Daydream Nation track?
“Teen Age Riot” measures gentlest at 47/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 47–78 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Daydream Nation overall?
Daydream Nation averages 69/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Daydream Nation?
The Daydream Nation tracks we've measured average about 148 BPM — fast.
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