Unsettling music, by how it feels
Unsettling music hits a specific emotional register. This collection spans 21 songs we've measured for energy, dynamics and texture — so you can find the exact feeling you want.
The character of Unsettling
Across the 21 Unsettling songs we've measured, intensity averages 60/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from People Are Strange (the calmest here, 36) to Why So Serious? (the most charged, 87), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1967–2023.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to MARCHROMT30a Edit 2b 96.
Moderate intensity (9)
Most intense (12)
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