808 State
808 State lives in the middle ground — 18 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 1 quiet anchor and 1 song where they let go completely.
Across the 20 808 State songs we've measured, intensity averages 44/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Pacific State (the calmest here, 37) to In Yer Face (the most charged, 74), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1989–1991.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to In Yer Face.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about 808 State
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense 808 State song?
Of the 20 808 State songs we've measured, “In Yer Face” scores highest at 74/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest 808 State song?
“Pacific State” measures gentlest at 37/100. It runs 120 BPM. The songs here span 37–74 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is 808 State overall?
808 State averages 44/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of 808 State?
The 808 State songs we've measured average about 122 BPM — upbeat.
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