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Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend · 2008 · 7 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 0 intense.

2 safe 5 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 5.7
The character of Vampire Weekend

Across the 7 Vampire Weekend songs we've measured, intensity averages 45/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).

They run from A-Punk (the calmest here, 25) to Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa (the most charged, 52), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2007–2008.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Oxford Comma.

Sensory Arc

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

Tracklist

1
A-Punk
joyful · warm
DR 4 moderate
2
Oxford Comma
energetic · playful · rebellious
DR 6 moderate
3
Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa
energetic · nostalgic · playful
DR 6 moderate
4
Walcott
energetic · introspective · playful
DR 6 moderate
5
Campus
contemplative · introspective · nostalgic
DR 6 safe
6
Bryn
energetic · nostalgic · playful
DR 6 moderate
7
The Kids Don't Stand a Chance
confident · energetic · joyful
DR 6 safe

Frequently asked about Vampire Weekend

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Vampire Weekend track?

Of the 7 Vampire Weekend tracks we've measured, “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa” scores highest at 52/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Vampire Weekend track?

“A-Punk” measures gentlest at 25/100. It runs 180 BPM. The tracks here span 25–52 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Vampire Weekend overall?

Vampire Weekend averages 45/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — right at our 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Vampire Weekend?

The Vampire Weekend tracks we've measured average about 138 BPM — upbeat.

Which Vampire Weekend tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Campus”, “The Kids Don't Stand a Chance”.

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