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Late for the Sky

Jackson Browne · 1974 · 5 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 0 intense.

2 safe 3 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 5.6
The character of Late for the Sky

Across the 5 Late for the Sky songs we've measured, intensity averages 30/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Stay (the calmest here, 19) to Before the Deluge (the most charged, 37), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1974.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Late for the Sky.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Late for the Sky
introspective · melancholy · reflective
DR 6 moderate
2
Fountain of Sorrow
melancholy · reflective
DR 5 safe
3
For a Dancer
introspective · melancholy · reflective
DR 6 moderate
4
Before the Deluge
contemplative · melancholy · reflective
DR 6 moderate
5
Stay
introspective · melancholy
DR 5 safe

Frequently asked about Late for the Sky

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Late for the Sky track?

Of the 5 Late for the Sky tracks we've measured, “Before the Deluge” scores highest at 37/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Late for the Sky track?

“Stay” measures gentlest at 19/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 19–37 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Late for the Sky overall?

Late for the Sky averages 30/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Late for the Sky?

The Late for the Sky tracks we've measured average about 73 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.

Which Late for the Sky tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Stay”, “Fountain of Sorrow”.

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