Cat Power
Cat Power lives in gentleness. 10 of 16 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 16 Cat Power songs we've measured, intensity averages 26/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Werewolf (the calmest here, 12) to He War (the most charged, 50), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1998–2018.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to He War.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Cat Power
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Cat Power song?
Of the 16 Cat Power songs we've measured, “He War” scores highest at 50/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Cat Power song?
“Werewolf” measures gentlest at 12/100. It runs 75 BPM. The songs here span 12–50 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Cat Power overall?
Cat Power averages 26/100 intensity across 16 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Cat Power?
The Cat Power songs we've measured average about 93 BPM — midtempo.
Which Cat Power songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Werewolf”, “Wanderer”, “American Flag”, “Metal Heart”.
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