Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire lives in the middle ground — 37 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 1 quiet anchor and 20 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 58 Arcade Fire songs we've measured, intensity averages 57/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Haiti (the calmest here, 38) to Wake Up (the most charged, 70), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2004–2025.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to No Cars Go.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Arcade Fire
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Arcade Fire song?
Of the 58 Arcade Fire songs we've measured, “Wake Up” scores highest at 70/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Arcade Fire song?
“Haiti” measures gentlest at 38/100. It runs 90 BPM. The songs here span 38–70 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Arcade Fire overall?
Arcade Fire averages 57/100 intensity across 58 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Arcade Fire?
The Arcade Fire songs we've measured average about 117 BPM — upbeat.
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