Battle Studies
John Mayer · 2009 · 5 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 5 Battle Studies songs we've measured, intensity averages 35/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Free Fallin' (the calmest here, 20) to Heartbreak Warfare (the most charged, 46), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2009.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Half of My Heart.
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Frequently asked about Battle Studies
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Battle Studies track?
Of the 5 Battle Studies tracks we've measured, “Heartbreak Warfare” scores highest at 46/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Battle Studies track?
“Free Fallin'” measures gentlest at 20/100. It runs 84 BPM. The tracks here span 20–46 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Battle Studies overall?
Battle Studies averages 35/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Battle Studies?
The Battle Studies tracks we've measured average about 86 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Battle Studies tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Free Fallin'”, “Who Says”.
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