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Positions

Positions

Ariana Grande · 2020 · 11 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 5 safe anchors, 6 moderate, 0 intense.

5 safe 6 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 5.5
The character of Positions

Across the 11 Positions songs we've measured, intensity averages 34/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Safety Net (the calmest here, 16) to nasty (the most charged, 47), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 2020.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Positions.

Sensory Arc

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

Tracklist

1
Positions
intimate · warm
DR 7 moderate
2
Motive
contemplative · intimate
DR 6 moderate
3
34+35
confident · intimate · playful
DR 6 moderate
4
POV
contemplative · emotional · intimate
DR 5 safe
5
shut up
calm · confident · reflective
DR 4 safe
6
Six Thirty
dreamy · introspective · romantic
DR 6 safe
7
Safety Net
intimate · melancholy · reflective
DR 4 safe
8
Just Like Magic
confident · playful · uplifting
DR 6 moderate
9
nasty
confident · energetic · intimate
DR 6 moderate
10
West Side
dreamy · intimate · romantic
DR 4 safe
11
My Hair
intimate · reflective · sensual
DR 6 moderate

Frequently asked about Positions

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Positions track?

Of the 11 Positions tracks we've measured, “nasty” scores highest at 47/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Positions track?

“Safety Net” measures gentlest at 16/100. It runs 80 BPM. The tracks here span 16–47 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Positions overall?

Positions averages 34/100 intensity across 11 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Positions?

The Positions tracks we've measured average about 107 BPM — midtempo.

Which Positions tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Safety Net”, “shut up”, “West Side”, “POV”.

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