Vampire Weekend
Vampire Weekend lives in the middle ground — 22 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 5 quiet anchors and
Across the 27 Vampire Weekend songs we've measured, intensity averages 47/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from My Mistake (the calmest here, 15) to Contra (the most charged, 58), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2007–2019.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Contra.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Vampire Weekend
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Vampire Weekend song?
Of the 27 Vampire Weekend songs we've measured, “Contra” scores highest at 58/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Vampire Weekend song?
“My Mistake” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 72 BPM. The songs here span 15–58 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Vampire Weekend overall?
Vampire Weekend averages 47/100 intensity across 27 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Vampire Weekend?
The Vampire Weekend songs we've measured average about 126 BPM — upbeat.
Which Vampire Weekend songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “My Mistake”, “Unbearably White”, “Campus”, “The Kids Don't Stand a Chance”.
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