Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth is a band that doesn't hold back. 17 of 22 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 22 Sonic Youth songs we've measured, intensity averages 65/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Snare Girl (the calmest here, 11) to Expressway to Yr. Skull (the most charged, 94), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1983–1998.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Expressway to Yr. Skull.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Sonic Youth
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Sonic Youth song?
Of the 22 Sonic Youth songs we've measured, “Expressway to Yr. Skull” scores highest at 94/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Sonic Youth song?
“Snare Girl” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 11–94 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Sonic Youth overall?
Sonic Youth averages 65/100 intensity across 22 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Sonic Youth?
The Sonic Youth songs we've measured average about 132 BPM — upbeat.
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