Tricky
Tricky lives in the middle ground — 20 moderate songs that balance intensity with control.
Across the 20 Tricky songs we've measured, intensity averages 47/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Eveningrise (the calmest here, 38) to Pumpkin (the most charged, 50), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1995–2003.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Black Steel.
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Tricky
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Tricky song?
Of the 20 Tricky songs we've measured, “Pumpkin” scores highest at 50/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Tricky song?
“Eveningrise” measures gentlest at 38/100. It runs 90 BPM. The songs here span 38–50 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Tricky overall?
Tricky averages 47/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Tricky?
The Tricky songs we've measured average about 90 BPM — midtempo.
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