Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds lives in the middle ground — 6 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 5 quiet anchors and 4 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 15 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds songs we've measured, intensity averages 41/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Into My Arms (the calmest here, 11) to The Mercy Seat (the most charged, 68), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1988–2025.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to The Mercy Seat.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds song?
Of the 15 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds songs we've measured, “The Mercy Seat” scores highest at 68/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds song?
“Into My Arms” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 65 BPM. The songs here span 11–68 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds overall?
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds averages 41/100 intensity across 15 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds?
The Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds songs we've measured average about 91 BPM — midtempo.
Which Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Into My Arms”, “We No Who U R”, “Fireflies”, “The Ship Song”.
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