Hozier
Hozier lives in the middle ground — 28 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 8 quiet anchors and 2 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 38 Hozier songs we've measured, intensity averages 43/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Son of Nyx (the calmest here, 12) to Nina Cried Power (the most charged, 61), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2014–2023.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Take Me to Church.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Hozier
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Hozier song?
Of the 38 Hozier songs we've measured, “Nina Cried Power” scores highest at 61/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Hozier song?
“Son of Nyx” measures gentlest at 12/100. It runs 60 BPM. The songs here span 12–61 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Hozier overall?
Hozier averages 43/100 intensity across 38 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Hozier?
The Hozier songs we've measured average about 96 BPM — midtempo.
Which Hozier songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Like Real People Do”, “In a Week”, “No Plan”, “Abstract (Psychopomp)”.
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