The Walkmen
The Walkmen lives in the middle ground — 19 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 1 song where they let go completely.
Across the 20 The Walkmen songs we've measured, intensity averages 50/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Thinking of a Dream I Had (the calmest here, 38) to The Rat (the most charged, 77), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2004–2012.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to The Rat.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about The Walkmen
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense The Walkmen song?
Of the 20 The Walkmen songs we've measured, “The Rat” scores highest at 77/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Walkmen song?
“Thinking of a Dream I Had” measures gentlest at 38/100. It runs 80 BPM. The songs here span 38–77 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Walkmen overall?
The Walkmen averages 50/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of The Walkmen?
The The Walkmen songs we've measured average about 118 BPM — upbeat.
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