American Beauty
Grateful Dead · 1970 · 6 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 5 of 6 tracks are fully gentle.
Across the 6 American Beauty songs we've measured, intensity averages 28/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Brokedown Palace (the calmest here, 12) to Truckin' (the most charged, 53), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1970.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Truckin'.
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Frequently asked about American Beauty
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense American Beauty track?
Of the 6 American Beauty tracks we've measured, “Truckin'” scores highest at 53/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest American Beauty track?
“Brokedown Palace” measures gentlest at 12/100. It runs 75 BPM. The tracks here span 12–53 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is American Beauty overall?
American Beauty averages 28/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of American Beauty?
The American Beauty tracks we've measured average about 112 BPM — upbeat.
Which American Beauty tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Brokedown Palace”, “Box of Rain”, “Ripple”, “Friend of the Devil”.
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