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Ninety

808 State · 1989 · 14 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 13 moderate, 0 intense.

1 safe 13 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 5.9
The character of Ninety

Across the 14 Ninety songs we've measured, intensity averages 42/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Pacific State (the calmest here, 37) to Sexy Disco (the most charged, 49), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1989–1991.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Cubik.

Sensory Arc

Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.

Tracklist

1
Pacific State
calm · reflective
DR 5 safe
2
Cubik
energetic · uplifting
DR 6 moderate
3
10x10
energetic · uplifting
DR 6 moderate
4
The Only Rhyme That Bites
energetic · playful
DR 6 moderate
5
One in Ten
contemplative · introspective
DR 6 moderate
6
Moses
calm · introspective · reflective
DR 6 moderate
7
Nimbus
energetic · introspective
DR 6 moderate
8
Flow Coma
calm · introspective · reflective
DR 6 moderate
9
Ancodia
calm · reflective
DR 6 moderate
10
Contrique
energetic · uplifting
DR 6 moderate
11
Open Your Mind
calm · introspective · uplifting
DR 6 moderate
12
Sexy Dancer
energetic · playful
DR 6 moderate
13
Sexy Disco
energetic · playful
DR 6 moderate
14
Southern After Dark
calm · introspective
DR 6 moderate

Frequently asked about Ninety

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Ninety track?

Of the 14 Ninety tracks we've measured, “Sexy Disco” scores highest at 49/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Ninety track?

“Pacific State” measures gentlest at 37/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 37–49 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Ninety overall?

Ninety averages 42/100 intensity across 14 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Ninety?

The Ninety tracks we've measured average about 121 BPM — upbeat.

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