The Replacements
The Replacements lives in the middle ground — 15 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 2 quiet anchors and 3 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 20 The Replacements songs we've measured, intensity averages 52/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Here Comes a Regular (the calmest here, 16) to Answering Machine (the most charged, 69), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1983–1989.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Color Me Impressed.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about The Replacements
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense The Replacements song?
Of the 20 The Replacements songs we've measured, “Answering Machine” scores highest at 69/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Replacements song?
“Here Comes a Regular” measures gentlest at 16/100. It runs 120 BPM. The songs here span 16–69 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Replacements overall?
The Replacements averages 52/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of The Replacements?
The The Replacements songs we've measured average about 133 BPM — upbeat.
Which The Replacements songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Here Comes a Regular”, “Skyway”.
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