Lorde
Lorde lives in the middle ground — 13 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 6 quiet anchors and 1 song where they let go completely.
Across the 20 Lorde songs we've measured, intensity averages 38/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Stoned at the Nail Salon (the calmest here, 10) to Green Light (the most charged, 64), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2013–2021.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Ribs.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Lorde
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Lorde song?
Of the 20 Lorde songs we've measured, “Green Light” scores highest at 64/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Lorde song?
“Stoned at the Nail Salon” measures gentlest at 10/100. It runs 60 BPM. The songs here span 10–64 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Lorde overall?
Lorde averages 38/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Lorde?
The Lorde songs we've measured average about 100 BPM — midtempo.
Which Lorde songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Stoned at the Nail Salon”, “Liability”, “Fallen Fruit”, “400 Lux”.
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