Swans
Swans is a band that doesn't hold back. 21 of 21 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 21 Swans songs we've measured, intensity averages 80/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from She Cries (the calmest here, 60) to The Glowing Man (the most charged, 100), with complex textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1989–2016.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to The Glowing Man.
The songs that hit hardest
Frequently asked about Swans
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Swans song?
Of the 21 Swans songs we've measured, “The Glowing Man” scores highest at 100/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Swans song?
“She Cries” measures gentlest at 60/100. It runs 80 BPM. The songs here span 60–100 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Swans overall?
Swans averages 80/100 intensity across 21 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Swans?
The Swans songs we've measured average about 113 BPM — upbeat.
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