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Plastic Beach

Gorillaz · 2010 · 5 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 4 moderate, 0 intense.

1 safe 4 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 5.8
The character of Plastic Beach

Across the 5 Plastic Beach songs we've measured, intensity averages 41/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from On Melancholy Hill (the calmest here, 29) to Superfast Jellyfish (the most charged, 49), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2010.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Stylo.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
On Melancholy Hill
dreamy · introspective · melancholy
DR 5 safe
2
Stylo
energetic · uplifting
DR 6 moderate
3
Rhinestone Eyes
contemplative · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
4
Empire Ants
contemplative · dreamy
DR 6 moderate
5
Superfast Jellyfish
contemplative · energetic · playful
DR 6 moderate

Frequently asked about Plastic Beach

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Plastic Beach track?

Of the 5 Plastic Beach tracks we've measured, “Superfast Jellyfish” scores highest at 49/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Plastic Beach track?

“On Melancholy Hill” measures gentlest at 29/100. It runs 90 BPM. The tracks here span 29–49 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Plastic Beach overall?

Plastic Beach averages 41/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Plastic Beach?

The Plastic Beach tracks we've measured average about 102 BPM — midtempo.

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