Caribou
Caribou lives in the middle ground — 20 moderate songs that balance intensity with control.
Across the 20 Caribou songs we've measured, intensity averages 41/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Can't Do Without You (the calmest here, 37) to Sun (the most charged, 45), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2007–2020.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Niobe.
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Caribou
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Caribou song?
Of the 20 Caribou songs we've measured, “Sun” scores highest at 45/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Caribou song?
“Can't Do Without You” measures gentlest at 37/100. It runs 120 BPM. The songs here span 37–45 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Caribou overall?
Caribou averages 41/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Caribou?
The Caribou songs we've measured average about 120 BPM — upbeat.
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