Twee, by how it feels

Twee is mostly low-intensity. 7 of the 8 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Twee

Across the 8 Twee songs we've measured, intensity averages 26/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Fox in the Snow (the calmest here, 13) to Step Into My Office, Baby (the most charged, 54), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1996–2003.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Step Into My Office, Baby.

4.6
Avg Intensity
7
Safe
1
Moderate
0
Intense

Safe for sensitive ears (7)

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Expectations
Belle and Sebastian
safe
Album art for Fox in the Snow by Belle and Sebastian
Fox in the Snow
Belle and Sebastian
safe
Album art for She's Losing It by Belle and Sebastian
She's Losing It
Belle and Sebastian
safe
Album art for Sleep the Clock Around by Belle and Sebastian
Sleep the Clock Around
Belle and Sebastian
safe
Album art for The Stars of Track and Field by Belle and Sebastian
The Stars of Track and Field
Belle and Sebastian
safe
Album art for The State I Am In by Belle and Sebastian
The State I Am In
Belle and Sebastian
safe
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We Rule the School
Belle and Sebastian
safe

Controlled — moderate intensity (1)

Album art for Step Into My Office, Baby by Belle and Sebastian
Step Into My Office, Baby
Belle and Sebastian
moderate

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