The Hard Way
Clint Black · 1993 · 7 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 3 safe anchors, 4 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 7 The Hard Way songs we've measured, intensity averages 37/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Nothin but the Taillights (the calmest here, 20) to This Nightlife (the most charged, 49), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1992–1993.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to A Good Run of Bad Luck.
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Frequently asked about The Hard Way
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense The Hard Way track?
Of the 7 The Hard Way tracks we've measured, “This Nightlife” scores highest at 49/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Hard Way track?
“Nothin but the Taillights” measures gentlest at 20/100. It runs 80 BPM. The tracks here span 20–49 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Hard Way overall?
The Hard Way averages 37/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of The Hard Way?
The The Hard Way tracks we've measured average about 92 BPM — midtempo.
Which The Hard Way tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Nothin but the Taillights”, “Summer's Comin'”, “Our Kind of Love”.
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