The North Borders
Bonobo · 2013 · 9 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 4 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 9 The North Borders songs we've measured, intensity averages 32/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from First Fires (the calmest here, 16) to Cirrus (the most charged, 48), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 2013.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Cirrus.
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Frequently asked about The North Borders
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense The North Borders track?
Of the 9 The North Borders tracks we've measured, “Cirrus” scores highest at 48/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The North Borders track?
“First Fires” measures gentlest at 16/100. It runs 85 BPM. The tracks here span 16–48 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The North Borders overall?
The North Borders averages 32/100 intensity across 9 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of The North Borders?
The The North Borders tracks we've measured average about 92 BPM — midtempo.
Which The North Borders tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “First Fires”, “Transits”, “Sapphire”, “Jets”.
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