As the Band Turns
Atlantic Starr · 1985 · 13 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 4 safe anchors, 9 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 13 As the Band Turns songs we've measured, intensity averages 39/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Let's Get Closer (the calmest here, 20) to We're Movin Up (the most charged, 48), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1981–1994.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Secret Lovers.
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Frequently asked about As the Band Turns
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense As the Band Turns track?
Of the 13 As the Band Turns tracks we've measured, “We're Movin Up” scores highest at 48/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest As the Band Turns track?
“Let's Get Closer” measures gentlest at 20/100. It runs 80 BPM. The tracks here span 20–48 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is As the Band Turns overall?
As the Band Turns averages 39/100 intensity across 13 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of As the Band Turns?
The As the Band Turns tracks we've measured average about 82 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which As the Band Turns tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Let's Get Closer”, “Cool Calm Collected”, “Send for Me”, “All in the Name of Love”.
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