Ironic music, by how it feels

Ironic music hits a specific emotional register. This collection spans 5 songs we've measured for energy, dynamics and texture — so you can find the exact feeling you want.

The character of Ironic

Across the 5 Ironic songs we've measured, intensity averages 51/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from God Is in the House (the calmest here, 43) to Everybody's Happy Nowadays (the most charged, 64), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1979–2001.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Girls & Boys.