The Shins
The Shins lives in the middle ground — 20 moderate songs that balance intensity with control.
Across the 20 The Shins songs we've measured, intensity averages 43/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from New Slang (the calmest here, 38) to Australia (the most charged, 50), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2001–2017.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Caring Is Creepy.
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about The Shins
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense The Shins song?
Of the 20 The Shins songs we've measured, “Australia” scores highest at 50/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Shins song?
“New Slang” measures gentlest at 38/100. It runs 90 BPM. The songs here span 38–50 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Shins overall?
The Shins averages 43/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of The Shins?
The The Shins songs we've measured average about 120 BPM — upbeat.
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