Idles
Idles is a band that doesn't hold back. 20 of 20 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 20 Idles songs we've measured, intensity averages 80/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Crawler (the calmest here, 64) to Stockholm Syndrome (the most charged, 88), with complex textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 2018–2021.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to 1049 Gotho.
The songs that hit hardest
Frequently asked about Idles
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Idles song?
Of the 20 Idles songs we've measured, “Stockholm Syndrome” scores highest at 88/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Idles song?
“Crawler” measures gentlest at 64/100. It runs 120 BPM. The songs here span 64–88 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Idles overall?
Idles averages 80/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Idles?
The Idles songs we've measured average about 129 BPM — upbeat.
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