Sigur Rós
Sigur Rós lives in the middle ground — 24 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 10 quiet anchors and 6 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 40 Sigur Rós songs we've measured, intensity averages 44/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Fljótavík (the calmest here, 15) to Untitled #8 (the most charged, 84), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1999–2026.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Untitled #8.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Sigur Rós
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Sigur Rós song?
Of the 40 Sigur Rós songs we've measured, “Untitled #8” scores highest at 84/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Sigur Rós song?
“Fljótavík” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 15–84 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Sigur Rós overall?
Sigur Rós averages 44/100 intensity across 40 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Sigur Rós?
The Sigur Rós songs we've measured average about 83 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Sigur Rós songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Fljótavík”, “Sé lest”, “Ekki Múkk”, “Starálfur”.
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