The Coasters
The Coasters lives in the middle ground — 11 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 4 quiet anchors and
Across the 15 The Coasters songs we've measured, intensity averages 46/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Thumbin a Ride (the calmest here, 36) to Yakety Yak (the most charged, 51), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1957–1959.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Idol with the Golden Head.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about The Coasters
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense The Coasters song?
Of the 15 The Coasters songs we've measured, “Yakety Yak” scores highest at 51/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Coasters song?
“Thumbin a Ride” measures gentlest at 36/100. It runs 120 BPM. The songs here span 36–51 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Coasters overall?
The Coasters averages 46/100 intensity across 15 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of The Coasters?
The The Coasters songs we've measured average about 121 BPM — upbeat.
Which The Coasters songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Thumbin a Ride”, “Shoppin for Clothes”, “Three Cool Cats”, “Charlie Brown”.
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