Kate Bush
Kate Bush lives in the middle ground — 9 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 6 quiet anchors and 7 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 22 Kate Bush songs we've measured, intensity averages 50/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from And Dream Of Sheep (the calmest here, 11) to Breathing (the most charged, 91), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1978–1989.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Breathing.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Kate Bush
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Kate Bush song?
Of the 22 Kate Bush songs we've measured, “Breathing” scores highest at 91/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Kate Bush song?
“And Dream Of Sheep” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 65 BPM. The songs here span 11–91 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Kate Bush overall?
Kate Bush averages 50/100 intensity across 22 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Kate Bush?
The Kate Bush songs we've measured average about 105 BPM — midtempo.
Which Kate Bush songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “And Dream Of Sheep”, “The Man with the Child in His Eyes”, “Army Dreamers”, “This Woman's Work”.
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