Bon Iver
Bon Iver lives in the middle ground — 25 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 13 quiet anchors and 4 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 42 Bon Iver songs we've measured, intensity averages 40/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Team (the calmest here, 11) to The Wolves (Act I and II) (the most charged, 85), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2007–2021.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to The Wolves (Act I and II).
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Bon Iver
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Bon Iver song?
Of the 42 Bon Iver songs we've measured, “The Wolves (Act I and II)” scores highest at 85/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Bon Iver song?
“Team” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 85 BPM. The songs here span 11–85 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Bon Iver overall?
Bon Iver averages 40/100 intensity across 42 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Bon Iver?
The Bon Iver songs we've measured average about 87 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Bon Iver songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Team”, “Blindsided”, “Marion”, “PDLIF”.
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