The Hurting
Tears for Fears · 1982 · 7 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 6 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 7 The Hurting songs we've measured, intensity averages 42/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Pale Shelter (the calmest here, 17) to Memories Fade (the most charged, 53), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1982–1983.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Memories Fade.
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Frequently asked about The Hurting
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense The Hurting track?
Of the 7 The Hurting tracks we've measured, “Memories Fade” scores highest at 53/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Hurting track?
“Pale Shelter” measures gentlest at 17/100. It runs 92 BPM. The tracks here span 17–53 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Hurting overall?
The Hurting averages 42/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of The Hurting?
The The Hurting tracks we've measured average about 113 BPM — upbeat.
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