Divide
Ed Sheeran · 2017 · 8 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 3 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 8 Divide songs we've measured, intensity averages 39/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Supermarket Flowers (the calmest here, 15) to Castle on the Hill (the most charged, 71), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2017.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Castle on the Hill.
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Frequently asked about Divide
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Divide track?
Of the 8 Divide tracks we've measured, “Castle on the Hill” scores highest at 71/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Divide track?
“Supermarket Flowers” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 64 BPM. The tracks here span 15–71 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Divide overall?
Divide averages 39/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Divide?
The Divide tracks we've measured average about 91 BPM — midtempo.
Which Divide tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Supermarket Flowers”, “Happier”, “Perfect”.
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