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The Rising

The Rising

Bruce Springsteen · 2002 · 5 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 1 intense.

1 safe 3 moderate 1 intense Avg DR 6.6
The character of The Rising

Across the 5 The Rising songs we've measured, intensity averages 44/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).

They run from Waitin' on a Sunny Day (the calmest here, 31) to Worlds Apart (the most charged, 61), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2002.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Worlds Apart.

Sensory Arc

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

Tracklist

1
The Rising
energetic · transcendent
DR 7 moderate
2
My City of Ruins
cathartic · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
3
Lonesome Day
cathartic · emotional · uplifting
DR 7 moderate
4
Waitin' on a Sunny Day
hopeful · joyful · romantic
DR 5 safe
5
Worlds Apart
emotional · introspective · uplifting
DR 8 intense

Frequently asked about The Rising

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense The Rising track?

Of the 5 The Rising tracks we've measured, “Worlds Apart” scores highest at 61/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest The Rising track?

“Waitin' on a Sunny Day” measures gentlest at 31/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 31–61 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is The Rising overall?

The Rising averages 44/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — right at our 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of The Rising?

The The Rising tracks we've measured average about 94 BPM — midtempo.

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