Brothers in Arms
Dire Straits · 1985 · 7 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 4 of 7 tracks are fully gentle.
Across the 7 Brothers in Arms songs we've measured, intensity averages 36/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Why Worry (the calmest here, 19) to Money for Nothing (the most charged, 64), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1985.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Money for Nothing.
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Frequently asked about Brothers in Arms
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Brothers in Arms track?
Of the 7 Brothers in Arms tracks we've measured, “Money for Nothing” scores highest at 64/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Brothers in Arms track?
“Why Worry” measures gentlest at 19/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 19–64 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Brothers in Arms overall?
Brothers in Arms averages 36/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Brothers in Arms?
The Brothers in Arms tracks we've measured average about 119 BPM — upbeat.
Which Brothers in Arms tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Why Worry”, “Your Latest Trick”, “So Far Away”, “Brothers in Arms”.
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