Anti-folk, by how it feels

Anti-folk is mostly low-intensity. 6 of the 7 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Anti-folk

Across the 7 Anti-folk songs we've measured, intensity averages 22/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Little Monster Babies (the calmest here, 12) to Loose Lips (the most charged, 45), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 2004–2008.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Loose Lips.

3.9
Avg Intensity
6
Safe
1
Moderate
0
Intense

Safe for sensitive ears (6)

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Little Monster Babies
Kimya Dawson
safe
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My Rollercoaster
Kimya Dawson
safe
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Pee-Pee in the Potty
Kimya Dawson
safe
♪
Smoothie
Kimya Dawson
safe
♪
Tire Swing
Kimya Dawson
safe
♪
Underground
Kimya Dawson
safe

Controlled — moderate intensity (1)

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Loose Lips
Kimya Dawson
moderate

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