Tidal
Fiona Apple · 1996 · 8 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 3 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 2 intense.
Across the 8 Tidal songs we've measured, intensity averages 41/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Slow Like Honey (the calmest here, 14) to Criminal (the most charged, 75), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1996–1997.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Criminal.
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Frequently asked about Tidal
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Tidal track?
Of the 8 Tidal tracks we've measured, “Criminal” scores highest at 75/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Tidal track?
“Slow Like Honey” measures gentlest at 14/100. It runs 63 BPM. The tracks here span 14–75 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Tidal overall?
Tidal averages 41/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Tidal?
The Tidal tracks we've measured average about 80 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Tidal tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Slow Like Honey”, “Never Is a Promise”, “Pale September”.
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