Wilco
Wilco lives in the middle ground — 14 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 9 quiet anchors and 4 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 27 Wilco songs we've measured, intensity averages 43/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Reservations (the calmest here, 14) to Art of Almost (the most charged, 94), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1996–2019.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Misunderstood.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Wilco
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Wilco song?
Of the 27 Wilco songs we've measured, “Art of Almost” scores highest at 94/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Wilco song?
“Reservations” measures gentlest at 14/100. It runs 60 BPM. The songs here span 14–94 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Wilco overall?
Wilco averages 43/100 intensity across 27 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Wilco?
The Wilco songs we've measured average about 112 BPM — upbeat.
Which Wilco songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Reservations”, “California Stars”, “Heavy Metal Drummer”, “Either Way”.
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