Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
The Smashing Pumpkins · 1995 · 8 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 4 moderate, 3 intense.
Across the 8 Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness songs we've measured, intensity averages 59/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from In the Arms of Sleep (the calmest here, 19) to Porcelina of the Vast Oceans (the most charged, 90), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1995.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Thru the Eyes of Ruby.
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Frequently asked about Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness track?
Of the 8 Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness tracks we've measured, “Porcelina of the Vast Oceans” scores highest at 90/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness track?
“In the Arms of Sleep” measures gentlest at 19/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 19–90 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness overall?
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness averages 59/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness?
The Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness tracks we've measured average about 139 BPM — upbeat.
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