Tortoise
Tortoise lives in the middle ground — 20 moderate songs that balance intensity with control.
Across the 20 Tortoise songs we've measured, intensity averages 39/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Along the Banks of Rivers (the calmest here, 36) to Djed (the most charged, 50), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1998–2001.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Djed.
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Tortoise
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Tortoise song?
Of the 20 Tortoise songs we've measured, “Djed” scores highest at 50/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Tortoise song?
“Along the Banks of Rivers” measures gentlest at 36/100. It runs 80 BPM. The songs here span 36–50 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Tortoise overall?
Tortoise averages 39/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Tortoise?
The Tortoise songs we've measured average about 109 BPM — midtempo.
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