Desire
Bob Dylan · 1976 · 9 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 3 safe anchors, 6 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 9 Desire songs we've measured, intensity averages 41/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Oh Sister (the calmest here, 25) to Romance in Durango (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1975–1976.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Hurricane.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about Desire
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Desire track?
Of the 9 Desire tracks we've measured, “Romance in Durango” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Desire track?
“Oh Sister” measures gentlest at 25/100. It runs 144 BPM. The tracks here span 25–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Desire overall?
Desire averages 41/100 intensity across 9 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Desire?
The Desire tracks we've measured average about 117 BPM — upbeat.
Which Desire tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Oh Sister”, “Mozambique”, “Sara”.
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