The Libertines
The Libertines lives in the middle ground — 19 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 1 song where they let go completely.
Across the 20 The Libertines songs we've measured, intensity averages 51/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Boys in the Band (the calmest here, 49) to What a Waster (the most charged, 62), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2002–2015.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Up the Bracket.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about The Libertines
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense The Libertines song?
Of the 20 The Libertines songs we've measured, “What a Waster” scores highest at 62/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Libertines song?
“Boys in the Band” measures gentlest at 49/100. It runs 120 BPM. The songs here span 49–62 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Libertines overall?
The Libertines averages 51/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of The Libertines?
The The Libertines songs we've measured average about 124 BPM — upbeat.
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