#1 Record
Big Star · 1972 · 10 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 3 safe anchors, 7 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 10 #1 Record songs we've measured, intensity averages 36/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Thirteen (the calmest here, 12) to In the Street (the most charged, 54), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1972.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to In the Street.
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Frequently asked about #1 Record
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense #1 Record track?
Of the 10 #1 Record tracks we've measured, “In the Street” scores highest at 54/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest #1 Record track?
“Thirteen” measures gentlest at 12/100. It runs 78 BPM. The tracks here span 12–54 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is #1 Record overall?
#1 Record averages 36/100 intensity across 10 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of #1 Record?
The #1 Record tracks we've measured average about 105 BPM — midtempo.
Which #1 Record tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Thirteen”, “Watch the Sunrise”, “The Ballad of El Goodo”.
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