Ethereal Wave, by how it feels

Ethereal Wave is mostly low-intensity. 4 of the 7 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Ethereal Wave

Across the 7 Ethereal Wave songs we've measured, intensity averages 34/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Evangeline (the calmest here, 15) to Summerhead (the most charged, 52), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1983–1996.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Seekers Who Are Lovers.

5.3
Avg Intensity
4
Safe
3
Moderate
0
Intense

Safe for sensitive ears (4)

Album art for Crushed by Cocteau Twins
Crushed
Cocteau Twins
safe
Album art for Evangeline by Cocteau Twins
Evangeline
Cocteau Twins
safe
Album art for Seekers Who Are Lovers by Cocteau Twins
Seekers Who Are Lovers
Cocteau Twins
safe
Album art for Sugar Hiccup by Cocteau Twins
Sugar Hiccup
Cocteau Twins
safe

Controlled — moderate intensity (3)

Album art for Beatrix by Cocteau Twins
Beatrix
Cocteau Twins
moderate
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Bluebeard
Cocteau Twins
moderate
Album art for Summerhead by Cocteau Twins
Summerhead
Cocteau Twins
moderate

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