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Pieces of a Man

Pieces of a Man

Gil Scott-Heron · 1971 · 3 tracks

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

0 safe 3 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 6.7

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Tracklist

1
Pieces of a Man
cathartic · contemplative · emotional
DR 7 moderate
2
Home Is Where the Hatred Is
emotional · introspective · melancholy
DR 7 moderate
3
Lady Day and John Coltrane
reflective · uplifting
DR 6 moderate

Frequently asked about Pieces of a Man

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Pieces of a Man track?

Of the 3 Pieces of a Man tracks we've measured, “Home Is Where the Hatred Is” scores highest at 50/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Pieces of a Man track?

“Lady Day and John Coltrane” measures gentlest at 40/100. It runs 85 BPM. The tracks here span 40–50 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Pieces of a Man overall?

Pieces of a Man averages 47/100 intensity across 3 measured tracks — right at our 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Pieces of a Man?

The Pieces of a Man tracks we've measured average about 89 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.

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