Pearl
Janis Joplin · 1971 · 12 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 8 moderate, 4 intense.
Across the 12 Pearl songs we've measured, intensity averages 53/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Mercedes Benz (the calmest here, 35) to Buried Alive in the Blues (the most charged, 64), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1971.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Cry Baby.
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Frequently asked about Pearl
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Pearl track?
Of the 12 Pearl tracks we've measured, “Buried Alive in the Blues” scores highest at 64/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Pearl track?
“Mercedes Benz” measures gentlest at 35/100. It runs 90 BPM. The tracks here span 35–64 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Pearl overall?
Pearl averages 53/100 intensity across 12 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Pearl?
The Pearl tracks we've measured average about 99 BPM — midtempo.
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