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Cut

The Slits · 1979 · 20 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 17 moderate, 3 intense.

0 safe 17 moderate 3 intense Avg DR 6.4
The character of Cut

Across the 20 Cut songs we've measured, intensity averages 54/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from FM (the calmest here, 49) to Shoplifting (the most charged, 81), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1979.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Number One Enemy.

Sensory Arc

Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.

Tracklist

1
Typical Girls
energetic · rebellious
DR 7 moderate
2
FM
energetic · playful
DR 6 moderate
3
Shoplifting
energetic · rebellious
DR 7 intense
4
Heard It Through the Grapevine
energetic · rebellious
DR 6 moderate
5
Ping Pong Affair
energetic · playful
DR 6 moderate
6
Love und Romance
energetic · playful
DR 6 moderate
7
In the Beginning There Was Rhythm
energetic · playful
DR 6 moderate
8
So Tough
energetic · playful
DR 6 moderate
9
Man Next Door
energetic · reflective
DR 6 moderate
10
Newtown
energetic · reflective
DR 7 moderate
11
Let's Do the Split
energetic · rebellious
DR 6 moderate
12
Vindictive
aggressive · intense · rebellious
DR 7 intense
13
Adventures Close to Home
energetic · playful
DR 6 moderate
14
Slime
energetic · rebellious
DR 6 moderate
15
A Boring Life
energetic · introspective · reflective
DR 6 moderate
16
I Heard It Through the Grapevine
energetic · rebellious
DR 6 moderate
17
Instant Hit
energetic · rebellious
DR 6 moderate
18
Number One Enemy
intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
19
Liebe und Romanze
energetic · playful
DR 7 moderate
20
Or What It Is
energetic · introspective
DR 7 moderate

Frequently asked about Cut

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Cut track?

Of the 20 Cut tracks we've measured, “Shoplifting” scores highest at 81/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Cut track?

“FM” measures gentlest at 49/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 49–81 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Cut overall?

Cut averages 54/100 intensity across 20 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Cut?

The Cut tracks we've measured average about 124 BPM — upbeat.

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