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Volta

Volta

Björk · 2007 · 8 tracks

This album hits hard. 3 of 8 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.

2 safe 3 moderate 3 intense Avg DR 6.4
The character of Volta

Across the 8 Volta songs we've measured, intensity averages 49/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).

They run from My Juvenile (the calmest here, 11) to Earth Intruders (the most charged, 83), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2007–2008.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Earth Intruders.

Sensory Arc

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

Tracklist

1
Earth Intruders
cathartic · energetic · intense
DR 8 intense
2
Innocence
contemplative · emotional · energetic
DR 7 moderate
3
Declare Independence
energetic · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
4
Wanderlust
energetic · introspective · rebellious
DR 8 intense
5
I See Who You Are
calm · contemplative · intimate
DR 4 safe
6
Pneumonia
cathartic · contemplative · introspective
DR 7 moderate
7
Hope
emotional · introspective · reflective
DR 6 moderate
8
My Juvenile
intimate · melancholy · reflective
DR 3 safe

Frequently asked about Volta

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Volta track?

Of the 8 Volta tracks we've measured, “Earth Intruders” scores highest at 83/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Volta track?

“My Juvenile” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 11–83 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Volta overall?

Volta averages 49/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — right at our 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Volta?

The Volta tracks we've measured average about 99 BPM — midtempo.

Which Volta tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “My Juvenile”, “I See Who You Are”.

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