← John Martyn

One World

John Martyn · 1980 · 5 tracks

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

2 safe 3 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 6.0
The character of One World

Across the 5 One World songs we've measured, intensity averages 35/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Small Hours (the calmest here, 26) to Back to Stay (the most charged, 38), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1977–1980.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to One World.

Sensory Arc

Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.

Tracklist

1
One World
calm · introspective · reflective
DR 6 moderate
2
Small Hours
calm · reflective
DR 6 safe
3
Couldn't Love You More
intimate · reflective · romantic
DR 6 moderate
4
Fisherman's Dream
calm · introspective · reflective
DR 6 safe
5
Back to Stay
introspective · reflective
DR 6 moderate

Frequently asked about One World

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense One World track?

Of the 5 One World tracks we've measured, “Back to Stay” scores highest at 38/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest One World track?

“Small Hours” measures gentlest at 26/100. It runs 75 BPM. The tracks here span 26–38 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is One World overall?

One World averages 35/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of One World?

The One World tracks we've measured average about 79 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.

Which One World tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Small Hours”, “Fisherman's Dream”.

Want the numbers on every track?

Build your listening profile