Kurt Vile
Kurt Vile lives in the middle ground — 10 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 8 quiet anchors and
Across the 18 Kurt Vile songs we've measured, intensity averages 31/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Peeping Tomboy (the calmest here, 16) to Yeah Bones (the most charged, 49), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 2011–2018.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Jesus Fever.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Kurt Vile
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Kurt Vile song?
Of the 18 Kurt Vile songs we've measured, “Yeah Bones” scores highest at 49/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Kurt Vile song?
“Peeping Tomboy” measures gentlest at 16/100. It runs 85 BPM. The songs here span 16–49 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Kurt Vile overall?
Kurt Vile averages 31/100 intensity across 18 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Kurt Vile?
The Kurt Vile songs we've measured average about 96 BPM — midtempo.
Which Kurt Vile songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Peeping Tomboy”, “Smoke Ring for My Halo”, “Walkin on a Pretty Daze”, “One Trick Ponies”.
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