Slowdive
Slowdive lives in the middle ground — 55 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 12 quiet anchors and 6 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 73 Slowdive songs we've measured, intensity averages 39/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Falling Ashes (the calmest here, 10) to Monkey (the most charged, 83), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1990–2023.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Monkey.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Slowdive
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Slowdive song?
Of the 73 Slowdive songs we've measured, “Monkey” scores highest at 83/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Slowdive song?
“Falling Ashes” measures gentlest at 10/100. It runs 60 BPM. The songs here span 10–83 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Slowdive overall?
Slowdive averages 39/100 intensity across 73 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Slowdive?
The Slowdive songs we've measured average about 88 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Slowdive songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Falling Ashes”, “Lullaby”, “Avalyn I”, “Crazy for You”.
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