Wire
Wire lives in the middle ground — 12 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 4 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 16 Wire songs we've measured, intensity averages 57/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Heartbeat (the calmest here, 42) to Pink Flag (the most charged, 83), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1977–1979.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Pink Flag.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Wire
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Wire song?
Of the 16 Wire songs we've measured, “Pink Flag” scores highest at 83/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Wire song?
“Heartbeat” measures gentlest at 42/100. It runs 145 BPM. The songs here span 42–83 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Wire overall?
Wire averages 57/100 intensity across 16 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Wire?
The Wire songs we've measured average about 134 BPM — upbeat.
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