Cursive
Cursive lives in the middle ground — 18 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 2 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 20 Cursive songs we've measured, intensity averages 58/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Staying Alive (the calmest here, 49) to Bloody Murderer (the most charged, 83), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2003–2009.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Bloody Murderer.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Cursive
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Cursive song?
Of the 20 Cursive songs we've measured, “Bloody Murderer” scores highest at 83/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Cursive song?
“Staying Alive” measures gentlest at 49/100. It runs 120 BPM. The songs here span 49–83 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Cursive overall?
Cursive averages 58/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Cursive?
The Cursive songs we've measured average about 122 BPM — upbeat.
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