Belle and Sebastian
Belle and Sebastian lives in gentleness. 16 of 20 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 20 Belle and Sebastian songs we've measured, intensity averages 28/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Fox in the Snow (the calmest here, 13) to Step Into My Office, Baby (the most charged, 54), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1996–2006.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to I'm a Cuckoo.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Belle and Sebastian
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Belle and Sebastian song?
Of the 20 Belle and Sebastian songs we've measured, “Step Into My Office, Baby” scores highest at 54/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Belle and Sebastian song?
“Fox in the Snow” measures gentlest at 13/100. It runs 85 BPM. The songs here span 13–54 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Belle and Sebastian overall?
Belle and Sebastian averages 28/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Belle and Sebastian?
The Belle and Sebastian songs we've measured average about 111 BPM — upbeat.
Which Belle and Sebastian songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Fox in the Snow”, “Dog on Wheels”, “The Boy with the Arab Strap”, “Piazza, New York Catcher”.
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