Sharon Van Etten
Sharon Van Etten lives in the middle ground — 15 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 1 quiet anchor and 1 song where they let go completely.
Across the 17 Sharon Van Etten songs we've measured, intensity averages 49/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Quiet Eyes (the calmest here, 14) to Serpents (the most charged, 64), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2010–2025.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Serpents.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Sharon Van Etten
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Sharon Van Etten song?
Of the 17 Sharon Van Etten songs we've measured, “Serpents” scores highest at 64/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Sharon Van Etten song?
“Quiet Eyes” measures gentlest at 14/100. It runs 60 BPM. The songs here span 14–64 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Sharon Van Etten overall?
Sharon Van Etten averages 49/100 intensity across 17 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Sharon Van Etten?
The Sharon Van Etten songs we've measured average about 107 BPM — midtempo.
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