Refused
Refused is a band that doesn't hold back. 20 of 20 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 20 Refused songs we've measured, intensity averages 85/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Rather Be Dead (the calmest here, 83) to The Shape of Punk to Come (the most charged, 92), with complex textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1998–2019.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to New Noise.
The songs that hit hardest
Frequently asked about Refused
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Refused song?
Of the 20 Refused songs we've measured, “The Shape of Punk to Come” scores highest at 92/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Refused song?
“Rather Be Dead” measures gentlest at 83/100. It runs 120 BPM. The songs here span 83–92 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Refused overall?
Refused averages 85/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Refused?
The Refused songs we've measured average about 141 BPM — fast.
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