Built to Spill
Built to Spill lives in the middle ground — 9 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 1 quiet anchor and 6 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 16 Built to Spill songs we've measured, intensity averages 57/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Twin Falls (the calmest here, 24) to I Would Hurt a Fly (the most charged, 80), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1994–2009.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Velvet Waltz.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Built to Spill
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Built to Spill song?
Of the 16 Built to Spill songs we've measured, “I Would Hurt a Fly” scores highest at 80/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Built to Spill song?
“Twin Falls” measures gentlest at 24/100. It runs 120 BPM. The songs here span 24–80 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Built to Spill overall?
Built to Spill averages 57/100 intensity across 16 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Built to Spill?
The Built to Spill songs we've measured average about 123 BPM — upbeat.
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