Yazoo
Yazoo lives in the middle ground — 12 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 4 quiet anchors and 1 song where they let go completely.
Across the 17 Yazoo songs we've measured, intensity averages 42/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Ode to Boy (the calmest here, 13) to I Before E Except After C (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1982–1983.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Don't Go.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Yazoo
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Yazoo song?
Of the 17 Yazoo songs we've measured, “I Before E Except After C” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Yazoo song?
“Ode to Boy” measures gentlest at 13/100. It runs 85 BPM. The songs here span 13–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Yazoo overall?
Yazoo averages 42/100 intensity across 17 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Yazoo?
The Yazoo songs we've measured average about 110 BPM — upbeat.
Which Yazoo songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Ode to Boy”, “Mr Blue”, “Only You”, “Too Pieces”.
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