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Ed Sheeran · 2014 · 6 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 3 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 0 intense.

3 safe 3 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 5.0
The character of x

Across the 6 x songs we've measured, intensity averages 32/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Tenerife Sea (the calmest here, 15) to Bloodstream (the most charged, 49), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 2014.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Bloodstream.

Sensory Arc

Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.

Tracklist

1
Photograph
intimate · melancholy
DR 4 safe
2
Bloodstream
emotional · introspective · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
3
Tenerife Sea
intimate · melancholy · romantic
DR 4 safe
4
Runaway
melancholy · reflective
DR 4 safe
5
Nina
emotional · introspective · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
6
Don't
emotional · introspective · melancholy
DR 6 moderate

Frequently asked about x

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense x track?

Of the 6 x tracks we've measured, “Bloodstream” scores highest at 49/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest x track?

“Tenerife Sea” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 72 BPM. The tracks here span 15–49 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is x overall?

x averages 32/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of x?

The x tracks we've measured average about 92 BPM — midtempo.

Which x tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Tenerife Sea”, “Photograph”, “Runaway”.

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