Joy Division
Joy Division lives in the middle ground — 18 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 2 quiet anchors and 3 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 23 Joy Division songs we've measured, intensity averages 54/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Atmosphere (the calmest here, 25) to Dead Souls (the most charged, 83), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1979–1981.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Disorder.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Joy Division
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Joy Division song?
Of the 23 Joy Division songs we've measured, “Dead Souls” scores highest at 83/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Joy Division song?
“Atmosphere” measures gentlest at 25/100. It runs 102 BPM. The songs here span 25–83 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Joy Division overall?
Joy Division averages 54/100 intensity across 23 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Joy Division?
The Joy Division songs we've measured average about 122 BPM — upbeat.
Which Joy Division songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Atmosphere”, “The Eternal”.
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