For Emma, Forever Ago
Bon Iver · 2007 · 10 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 5 of 10 tracks are fully gentle.
Across the 10 For Emma, Forever Ago songs we've measured, intensity averages 33/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Blindsided (the calmest here, 11) to The Wolves (Act I and II) (the most charged, 85), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2007–2008.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to The Wolves (Act I and II).
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Frequently asked about For Emma, Forever Ago
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense For Emma, Forever Ago track?
Of the 10 For Emma, Forever Ago tracks we've measured, “The Wolves (Act I and II)” scores highest at 85/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest For Emma, Forever Ago track?
“Blindsided” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 11–85 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is For Emma, Forever Ago overall?
For Emma, Forever Ago averages 33/100 intensity across 10 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of For Emma, Forever Ago?
The For Emma, Forever Ago tracks we've measured average about 83 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which For Emma, Forever Ago tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Blindsided”, “Team”, “Flume”, “Lump Sum”.
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