High Violet
The National · 2010 · 11 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 10 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 11 High Violet songs we've measured, intensity averages 46/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Runaway (the calmest here, 15) to Little Faith (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2010.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Terrible Love.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about High Violet
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense High Violet track?
Of the 11 High Violet tracks we've measured, “Little Faith” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest High Violet track?
“Runaway” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 15–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is High Violet overall?
High Violet averages 46/100 intensity across 11 measured tracks — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of High Violet?
The High Violet tracks we've measured average about 101 BPM — midtempo.
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