Haunting music, by how it feels

Haunting music hits a specific emotional register. This collection spans 31 songs we've measured for energy, dynamics and texture — so you can find the exact feeling you want.

The character of Haunting

Across the 31 Haunting songs we've measured, intensity averages 49/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).

They run from Satellite (the calmest here, 16) to Threads (the most charged, 82), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1948–2025.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Kanga Roo.

The calmest haunting songs (2)

Moderate intensity (19)

Most intense (10)

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