Helplessness Blues
Fleet Foxes · 2011 · 8 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 4 of 8 tracks are fully gentle.
Across the 8 Helplessness Blues songs we've measured, intensity averages 42/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Blue Spotted Tail (the calmest here, 16) to The Shrine / An Argument (the most charged, 68), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 2011.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to The Shrine / An Argument.
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Frequently asked about Helplessness Blues
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Helplessness Blues track?
Of the 8 Helplessness Blues tracks we've measured, “The Shrine / An Argument” scores highest at 68/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Helplessness Blues track?
“Blue Spotted Tail” measures gentlest at 16/100. It runs 75 BPM. The tracks here span 16–68 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Helplessness Blues overall?
Helplessness Blues averages 42/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Helplessness Blues?
The Helplessness Blues tracks we've measured average about 98 BPM — midtempo.
Which Helplessness Blues tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Blue Spotted Tail”, “Someone You'd Admire”, “Bedouin Dress”, “Grown Ocean”.
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