Phoenix
Phoenix lives in the middle ground — 17 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 2 quiet anchors and
Across the 19 Phoenix songs we've measured, intensity averages 49/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Too Young (the calmest here, 28) to Armistice (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2000–2017.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Girlfriend.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Phoenix
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Phoenix song?
Of the 19 Phoenix songs we've measured, “Armistice” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Phoenix song?
“Too Young” measures gentlest at 28/100. It runs 108 BPM. The songs here span 28–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Phoenix overall?
Phoenix averages 49/100 intensity across 19 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Phoenix?
The Phoenix songs we've measured average about 120 BPM — upbeat.
Which Phoenix songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Too Young”, “Honeymoon”.
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