Porcupine Tree
Porcupine Tree lives in the middle ground — 16 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 4 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 20 Porcupine Tree songs we've measured, intensity averages 55/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Sleep of No Dreaming (the calmest here, 37) to The Sound of Muzak (the most charged, 80), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1995–2009.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Blackest Eyes.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Porcupine Tree
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Porcupine Tree song?
Of the 20 Porcupine Tree songs we've measured, “The Sound of Muzak” scores highest at 80/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Porcupine Tree song?
“Sleep of No Dreaming” measures gentlest at 37/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 37–80 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Porcupine Tree overall?
Porcupine Tree averages 55/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Porcupine Tree?
The Porcupine Tree songs we've measured average about 98 BPM — midtempo.
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