− (Subtract)
Ed Sheeran · 2023 · 10 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 6 of 10 tracks are fully gentle.
Across the 10 − (Subtract) songs we've measured, intensity averages 31/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Boat (the calmest here, 12) to Salt Water (the most charged, 60), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 2023.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Salt Water.
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Frequently asked about − (Subtract)
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense − (Subtract) track?
Of the 10 − (Subtract) tracks we've measured, “Salt Water” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest − (Subtract) track?
“Boat” measures gentlest at 12/100. It runs 75 BPM. The tracks here span 12–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is − (Subtract) overall?
− (Subtract) averages 31/100 intensity across 10 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of − (Subtract)?
The − (Subtract) tracks we've measured average about 86 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which − (Subtract) tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Boat”, “Life Goes On”, “Dusty”, “No Strings”.
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