TV on the Radio
TV on the Radio lives in the middle ground — 11 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 2 quiet anchors and 7 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 20 TV on the Radio songs we've measured, intensity averages 53/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Family Tree (the calmest here, 15) to Lazerray (the most charged, 67), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2003–2014.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Staring at the Sun.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about TV on the Radio
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense TV on the Radio song?
Of the 20 TV on the Radio songs we've measured, “Lazerray” scores highest at 67/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest TV on the Radio song?
“Family Tree” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 15–67 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is TV on the Radio overall?
TV on the Radio averages 53/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of TV on the Radio?
The TV on the Radio songs we've measured average about 117 BPM — upbeat.
Which TV on the Radio songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Family Tree”, “Killer Crane”.
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