Lo-fi, by how it feels

Lo-fi is mostly low-intensity. 36 of the 87 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Lo-fi

Across the 87 Lo-fi songs we've measured, intensity averages 34/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Tugboat (the calmest here, 7) to Kanga Roo (the most charged, 71), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1978–2023.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Kanga Roo.

Safe for sensitive ears (36)

Controlled — moderate intensity (45)

Intense — proceed with awareness (6)

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