Iron and Wine
Iron and Wine lives in gentleness. 10 of 10 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 10 Iron and Wine songs we've measured, intensity averages 20/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Each Coming Night (the calmest here, 15) to Half Moon (the most charged, 34), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 2002–2017.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Wolves.
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Iron and Wine
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Iron and Wine song?
Of the 10 Iron and Wine songs we've measured, “Half Moon” scores highest at 34/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Iron and Wine song?
“Each Coming Night” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 15–34 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Iron and Wine overall?
Iron and Wine averages 20/100 intensity across 10 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Iron and Wine?
The Iron and Wine songs we've measured average about 82 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Iron and Wine songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Each Coming Night”, “Love Vigilantes”, “Dead Man's Will”, “Pagan Angel and a Borrowed Car”.
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