Galaxie 500
Galaxie 500 lives in gentleness. 8 of 15 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 15 Galaxie 500 songs we've measured, intensity averages 26/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Tugboat (the calmest here, 7) to Listen, the Snow Is Falling (the most charged, 47), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1988–1990.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Listen, the Snow Is Falling.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Galaxie 500
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Galaxie 500 song?
Of the 15 Galaxie 500 songs we've measured, “Listen, the Snow Is Falling” scores highest at 47/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Galaxie 500 song?
“Tugboat” measures gentlest at 7/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 7–47 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Galaxie 500 overall?
Galaxie 500 averages 26/100 intensity across 15 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Galaxie 500?
The Galaxie 500 songs we've measured average about 92 BPM — midtempo.
Which Galaxie 500 songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Tugboat”, “Strange”, “Hearing Voices”, “Pictures”.
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