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Radio City

Big Star · 1974 · 6 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 0 intense.

1 safe 5 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 6.3
The character of Radio City

Across the 6 Radio City songs we've measured, intensity averages 49/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).

They run from I'm in Love with a Girl (the calmest here, 13) to O My Soul (the most charged, 62), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1974.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to September Gurls.

Sensory Arc

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

Tracklist

1
September Gurls
melancholy · nostalgic · uplifting
DR 7 moderate
2
O My Soul
energetic · funky · introspective
DR 7 moderate
3
Mod Lang
confident · energetic
DR 7 moderate
4
Back of a Car
emotional · nostalgic · playful
DR 7 moderate
5
Daisy Glaze
energetic · melancholy
DR 7 moderate
6
I'm in Love with a Girl
intimate · nostalgic · warm
DR 3 safe

Frequently asked about Radio City

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Radio City track?

Of the 6 Radio City tracks we've measured, “O My Soul” scores highest at 62/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Radio City track?

“I'm in Love with a Girl” measures gentlest at 13/100. It runs 85 BPM. The tracks here span 13–62 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Radio City overall?

Radio City averages 49/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — right at our 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Radio City?

The Radio City tracks we've measured average about 120 BPM — upbeat.

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