The River
Bruce Springsteen · 1980 · 7 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 3 safe anchors, 4 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 7 The River songs we've measured, intensity averages 32/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Stolen Car (the calmest here, 11) to Point Blank (the most charged, 52), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1980.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Point Blank.
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Frequently asked about The River
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense The River track?
Of the 7 The River tracks we've measured, “Point Blank” scores highest at 52/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The River track?
“Stolen Car” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 11–52 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The River overall?
The River averages 32/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of The River?
The The River tracks we've measured average about 91 BPM — midtempo.
Which The River tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Stolen Car”, “Independence Day”, “Wreck on the Highway”.
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