Rough and Rowdy Ways
Bob Dylan · 2020 · 6 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 3 of 6 tracks are fully gentle.
Across the 6 Rough and Rowdy Ways songs we've measured, intensity averages 31/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Key West (Philosopher Pirate) (the calmest here, 11) to Crossing the Rubicon (the most charged, 60), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 2020.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to False Prophet.
Sensory Arc
Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.
Tracklist
Frequently asked about Rough and Rowdy Ways
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Rough and Rowdy Ways track?
Of the 6 Rough and Rowdy Ways tracks we've measured, “Crossing the Rubicon” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Rough and Rowdy Ways track?
“Key West (Philosopher Pirate)” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 11–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Rough and Rowdy Ways overall?
Rough and Rowdy Ways averages 31/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Rough and Rowdy Ways?
The Rough and Rowdy Ways tracks we've measured average about 83 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Rough and Rowdy Ways tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Key West (Philosopher Pirate)”, “Murder Most Foul”, “I Contain Multitudes”.
Want the numbers on every track?
Build your listening profile