The Commodores
The Commodores lives in the middle ground — 13 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 7 quiet anchors and
Across the 20 The Commodores songs we've measured, intensity averages 39/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Still (the calmest here, 19) to Machine Gun (the most charged, 52), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1974–1985.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Machine Gun.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about The Commodores
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense The Commodores song?
Of the 20 The Commodores songs we've measured, “Machine Gun” scores highest at 52/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Commodores song?
“Still” measures gentlest at 19/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 19–52 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Commodores overall?
The Commodores averages 39/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of The Commodores?
The The Commodores songs we've measured average about 93 BPM — midtempo.
Which The Commodores songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Still”, “Easy”, “Three Times a Lady”, “Lady You Bring Me Up”.
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