Contra
Vampire Weekend · 2010 · 5 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 4 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 5 Contra songs we've measured, intensity averages 52/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Holiday (the calmest here, 45) to Contra (the most charged, 58), 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 Cousins.
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Frequently asked about Contra
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Contra track?
Of the 5 Contra tracks we've measured, “Contra” scores highest at 58/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Contra track?
“Holiday” measures gentlest at 45/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 45–58 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Contra overall?
Contra averages 52/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Contra?
The Contra tracks we've measured average about 129 BPM — upbeat.
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