Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse lives in the middle ground — 17 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 1 quiet anchor and 4 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 22 Modest Mouse songs we've measured, intensity averages 54/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Little Motel (the calmest here, 16) to Trailer Trash (the most charged, 88), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1996–2015.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Cowboy Dan.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Modest Mouse
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Modest Mouse song?
Of the 22 Modest Mouse songs we've measured, “Trailer Trash” scores highest at 88/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Modest Mouse song?
“Little Motel” measures gentlest at 16/100. It runs 85 BPM. The songs here span 16–88 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Modest Mouse overall?
Modest Mouse averages 54/100 intensity across 22 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Modest Mouse?
The Modest Mouse songs we've measured average about 121 BPM — upbeat.
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