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Continuum

Continuum

John Mayer · 2006 · 9 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 8 moderate, 0 intense.

1 safe 8 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 6.3
The character of Continuum

Across the 9 Continuum songs we've measured, intensity averages 42/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Continuum (the calmest here, 31) to Gravity (the most charged, 53), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2006.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Gravity.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Gravity
contemplative · heavy
DR 8 moderate
2
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room
introspective · melancholy
DR 7 moderate
3
Waiting on the World to Change
contemplative · introspective · reflective
DR 6 moderate
4
Stop This Train
contemplative · introspective · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
5
I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You)
introspective · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
6
Continuum
calm · introspective · reflective
DR 6 safe
7
Bold as Love
introspective · reflective · warm
DR 6 moderate
8
Belief
contemplative · reflective
DR 6 moderate
9
Vultures
contemplative · melancholy
DR 6 moderate

Frequently asked about Continuum

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Continuum track?

Of the 9 Continuum tracks we've measured, “Gravity” scores highest at 53/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Continuum track?

“Continuum” measures gentlest at 31/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 31–53 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Continuum overall?

Continuum averages 42/100 intensity across 9 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Continuum?

The Continuum tracks we've measured average about 83 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.

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