Lush
Lush lives in the middle ground — 12 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 5 quiet anchors and 1 song where they let go completely.
Across the 18 Lush songs we've measured, intensity averages 47/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Sweetness and Light (the calmest here, 32) to Hypocrite (the most charged, 67), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1989–2016.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Hypocrite.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Lush
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Lush song?
Of the 18 Lush songs we've measured, “Hypocrite” scores highest at 67/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Lush song?
“Sweetness and Light” measures gentlest at 32/100. It runs 95 BPM. The songs here span 32–67 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Lush overall?
Lush averages 47/100 intensity across 18 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Lush?
The Lush songs we've measured average about 123 BPM — upbeat.
Which Lush songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Sweetness and Light”, “Out of Control”, “Nothing Natural”, “Breeze”.
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