Goo
Sonic Youth · 1990 · 5 tracks
This album hits hard. 4 of 5 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 5 Goo songs we've measured, intensity averages 67/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Tunic (Song For Karen) (the calmest here, 65) to Dirty Boots (the most charged, 70), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. Most of it lands around 1990.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Kool Thing.
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Frequently asked about Goo
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Goo track?
Of the 5 Goo tracks we've measured, “Dirty Boots” scores highest at 70/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Goo track?
“Tunic (Song For Karen)” measures gentlest at 65/100. It runs 95 BPM. The tracks here span 65–70 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Goo overall?
Goo averages 67/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Goo?
The Goo tracks we've measured average about 135 BPM — upbeat.
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