Disintegration
The Cure · 1989 · 10 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 7 moderate, 1 intense.
Across the 10 Disintegration songs we've measured, intensity averages 41/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Plainsong (the calmest here, 21) to Prayers for Rain (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1989.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Fascination Street.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about Disintegration
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Disintegration track?
Of the 10 Disintegration tracks we've measured, “Prayers for Rain” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Disintegration track?
“Plainsong” measures gentlest at 21/100. It runs 82 BPM. The tracks here span 21–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Disintegration overall?
Disintegration averages 41/100 intensity across 10 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Disintegration?
The Disintegration tracks we've measured average about 99 BPM — midtempo.
Which Disintegration tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Plainsong”, “Lovesong”.
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