Here Comes Science
They Might Be Giants · 2004 · 8 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 8 of 8 tracks are fully gentle.
Across the 8 Here Comes Science songs we've measured, intensity averages 35/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Photosynthesis (the calmest here, 17) to Meet the Elements (the most charged, 45), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 2004–2009.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Meet the Elements.
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Frequently asked about Here Comes Science
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Here Comes Science track?
Of the 8 Here Comes Science tracks we've measured, “Meet the Elements” scores highest at 45/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Here Comes Science track?
“Photosynthesis” measures gentlest at 17/100. It runs 95 BPM. The tracks here span 17–45 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Here Comes Science overall?
Here Comes Science averages 35/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Here Comes Science?
The Here Comes Science tracks we've measured average about 129 BPM — upbeat.
Which Here Comes Science tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Photosynthesis”, “I Am a Paleontologist”, “Electric Car”, “The Bloodmobile”.
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