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Blood on the Tracks

Blood on the Tracks

Bob Dylan · 1975 · 8 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 6 moderate, 0 intense.

2 safe 6 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 5.8
The character of Blood on the Tracks

Across the 8 Blood on the Tracks songs we've measured, intensity averages 41/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Shelter from the Storm (the calmest here, 18) to Tangled Up in Blue (the most charged, 63), with smooth textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1975.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Tangled Up in Blue.

Sensory Arc

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

Tracklist

1
Tangled Up in Blue
intimate · melancholy
DR 7 moderate
2
Simple Twist of Fate
intimate · melancholy
DR 7 moderate
3
You're a Big Girl Now
intimate · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
4
Shelter from the Storm
contemplative · melancholy · reflective
DR 3 safe
5
Idiot Wind
angry · melancholy · reflective
DR 7 moderate
6
If You See Her, Say Hello
contemplative · emotional · introspective
DR 6 moderate
7
Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts
nostalgic · playful · reflective
DR 6 moderate
8
Buckets of Rain
intimate · melancholy · reflective
DR 4 safe

Frequently asked about Blood on the Tracks

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Blood on the Tracks track?

Of the 8 Blood on the Tracks tracks we've measured, “Tangled Up in Blue” scores highest at 63/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Blood on the Tracks track?

“Shelter from the Storm” measures gentlest at 18/100. It runs 144 BPM. The tracks here span 18–63 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Blood on the Tracks overall?

Blood on the Tracks averages 41/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Blood on the Tracks?

The Blood on the Tracks tracks we've measured average about 112 BPM — upbeat.

Which Blood on the Tracks tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Shelter from the Storm”, “Buckets of Rain”.

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