The Strokes
The Strokes lives in the middle ground — 20 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 1 quiet anchor and 2 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 23 The Strokes songs we've measured, intensity averages 51/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Under Control (the calmest here, 26) to Reptilia (the most charged, 87), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2001–2020.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Reptilia.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about The Strokes
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense The Strokes song?
Of the 23 The Strokes songs we've measured, “Reptilia” scores highest at 87/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Strokes song?
“Under Control” measures gentlest at 26/100. It runs 108 BPM. The songs here span 26–87 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Strokes overall?
The Strokes averages 51/100 intensity across 23 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of The Strokes?
The The Strokes songs we've measured average about 127 BPM — upbeat.
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