Pulp
Pulp lives in the middle ground — 15 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 4 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 19 Pulp songs we've measured, intensity averages 54/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Acrylic Afternoons (the calmest here, 44) to Common People (the most charged, 87), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1992–2001.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Common People.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Pulp
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Pulp song?
Of the 19 Pulp songs we've measured, “Common People” scores highest at 87/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Pulp song?
“Acrylic Afternoons” measures gentlest at 44/100. It runs 110 BPM. The songs here span 44–87 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Pulp overall?
Pulp averages 54/100 intensity across 19 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Pulp?
The Pulp songs we've measured average about 113 BPM — upbeat.
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