Slint
Slint lives in the middle ground — 17 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 3 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 20 Slint songs we've measured, intensity averages 58/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Cortez the Killer (the calmest here, 41) to Tweez (the most charged, 83), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1989–1991.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Tweez.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Slint
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Slint song?
Of the 20 Slint songs we've measured, “Tweez” scores highest at 83/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Slint song?
“Cortez the Killer” measures gentlest at 41/100. It runs 80 BPM. The songs here span 41–83 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Slint overall?
Slint averages 58/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Slint?
The Slint songs we've measured average about 94 BPM — midtempo.
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