4
Beyoncé · 2011 · 5 tracks
This album hits hard. 2 of 5 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 5 4 songs we've measured, intensity averages 53/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from The Best Thing I Never Had (the calmest here, 27) to Run the World (Girls) (the most charged, 87), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 2011.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Run the World (Girls).
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Frequently asked about 4
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense 4 track?
Of the 5 4 tracks we've measured, “Run the World (Girls)” scores highest at 87/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest 4 track?
“The Best Thing I Never Had” measures gentlest at 27/100. It runs 81 BPM. The tracks here span 27–87 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is 4 overall?
4 averages 53/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of 4?
The 4 tracks we've measured average about 107 BPM — midtempo.
Which 4 tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “The Best Thing I Never Had”, “I Was Here”.
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