Mogwai
Mogwai lives in the middle ground — 11 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 2 quiet anchors and 8 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 21 Mogwai songs we've measured, intensity averages 50/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Tracy (the calmest here, 9) to Like Herod (the most charged, 79), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1996–2017.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Like Herod.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Mogwai
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Mogwai song?
Of the 21 Mogwai songs we've measured, “Like Herod” scores highest at 79/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Mogwai song?
“Tracy” measures gentlest at 9/100. It runs 60 BPM. The songs here span 9–79 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Mogwai overall?
Mogwai averages 50/100 intensity across 21 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Mogwai?
The Mogwai songs we've measured average about 89 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Mogwai songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Tracy”, “Cody”.
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