Van der Graaf Generator
Van der Graaf Generator is a band that doesn't hold back. 13 of 20 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 20 Van der Graaf Generator songs we've measured, intensity averages 77/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Refugees (the calmest here, 58) to A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers (the most charged, 84), with complex textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1970–2005.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Van der Graaf Generator
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Van der Graaf Generator song?
Of the 20 Van der Graaf Generator songs we've measured, “A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers” scores highest at 84/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Van der Graaf Generator song?
“Refugees” measures gentlest at 58/100. It runs 100 BPM. The songs here span 58–84 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Van der Graaf Generator overall?
Van der Graaf Generator averages 77/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Van der Graaf Generator?
The Van der Graaf Generator songs we've measured average about 118 BPM — upbeat.
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