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Battle Studies

John Mayer · 2009 · 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 Battle Studies

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.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Half of My Heart
introspective · melancholy · reflective
DR 6 moderate
2
Who Says
calm · reflective · uplifting
DR 5 safe
3
Heartbreak Warfare
introspective · melancholy · reflective
DR 6 moderate
4
Edge of Desire
intimate · melancholy · reflective
DR 6 moderate
5
Free Fallin'
calm · introspective · reflective
DR 5 safe

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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