Steve Earle
Steve Earle lives in the middle ground — 18 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 1 song where they let go completely.
Across the 19 Steve Earle songs we've measured, intensity averages 49/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from The Rain Came Down (the calmest here, 46) to Copperhead Road (the most charged, 64), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1986–2020.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Copperhead Road.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Steve Earle
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Steve Earle song?
Of the 19 Steve Earle songs we've measured, “Copperhead Road” scores highest at 64/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Steve Earle song?
“The Rain Came Down” measures gentlest at 46/100. It runs 80 BPM. The songs here span 46–64 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Steve Earle overall?
Steve Earle averages 49/100 intensity across 19 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Steve Earle?
The Steve Earle songs we've measured average about 106 BPM — midtempo.
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