Tears for Fears
Tears for Fears lives in the middle ground — 17 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 1 quiet anchor and 1 song where they let go completely.
Across the 19 Tears for Fears songs we've measured, intensity averages 48/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Pale Shelter (the calmest here, 17) to Shout (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1982–1993.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Shout.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Tears for Fears
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Tears for Fears song?
Of the 19 Tears for Fears songs we've measured, “Shout” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Tears for Fears song?
“Pale Shelter” measures gentlest at 17/100. It runs 92 BPM. The songs here span 17–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Tears for Fears overall?
Tears for Fears averages 48/100 intensity across 19 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Tears for Fears?
The Tears for Fears songs we've measured average about 112 BPM — upbeat.
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