Remain in Light
Talking Heads · 1980 · 8 tracks
This album hits hard. 4 of 8 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 8 Remain in Light songs we've measured, intensity averages 64/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Seen and Not Seen (the calmest here, 41) to The Great Curve (the most charged, 94), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1980.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On).
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Frequently asked about Remain in Light
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Remain in Light track?
Of the 8 Remain in Light tracks we've measured, “The Great Curve” scores highest at 94/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Remain in Light track?
“Seen and Not Seen” measures gentlest at 41/100. It runs 100 BPM. The tracks here span 41–94 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Remain in Light overall?
Remain in Light averages 64/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Remain in Light?
The Remain in Light tracks we've measured average about 105 BPM — midtempo.
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