Experimental music, by how it feels

Experimental music hits a specific emotional register. This collection spans 7 songs we've measured for energy, dynamics and texture — so you can find the exact feeling you want.

The character of Experimental

Across the 7 Experimental songs we've measured, intensity averages 65/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Kladfvgbung Micshk (the calmest here, 37) to Sandinista! (the most charged, 93), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1971–2016.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Sandinista!.

Moderate intensity (3)

Album art for Kladfvgbung Micshk by Aphex Twin
Kladfvgbung Micshk
Aphex Twin
moderate
Album art for Short Circuit by Daft Punk
Short Circuit
Daft Punk
moderate
Album art for Far Cry by Marvin Gaye
Far Cry
Marvin Gaye
moderate

Most intense (4)

Album art for 666 ʇ by Bon Iver
666 ʇ
Bon Iver
intense
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Peking O
Can
intense
Album art for Sandinista! by The Clash
Sandinista!
The Clash
intense
Album art for I Before E Except After C by Yazoo
I Before E Except After C
Yazoo
intense

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