Death Cab for Cutie
Death Cab for Cutie lives in the middle ground — 11 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 9 quiet anchors and
Across the 20 Death Cab for Cutie songs we've measured, intensity averages 35/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from A Lack of Color (the calmest here, 7) to Black Sun (the most charged, 57), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 2001–2018.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Tiny Vessels.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Death Cab for Cutie
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Death Cab for Cutie song?
Of the 20 Death Cab for Cutie songs we've measured, “Black Sun” scores highest at 57/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Death Cab for Cutie song?
“A Lack of Color” measures gentlest at 7/100. It runs 60 BPM. The songs here span 7–57 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Death Cab for Cutie overall?
Death Cab for Cutie averages 35/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Death Cab for Cutie?
The Death Cab for Cutie songs we've measured average about 110 BPM — upbeat.
Which Death Cab for Cutie songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “A Lack of Color”, “I Will Follow You into the Dark”, “Brothers on a Hotel Bed”, “Different Names for the Same Thing”.
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