Blue
Joni Mitchell · 1971 · 10 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 6 of 10 tracks are fully gentle.
Across the 10 Blue songs we've measured, intensity averages 26/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Blue (the calmest here, 11) to River (the most charged, 60), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1971.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to River.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about Blue
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Blue track?
Of the 10 Blue tracks we've measured, “River” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Blue track?
“Blue” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 65 BPM. The tracks here span 11–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Blue overall?
Blue averages 26/100 intensity across 10 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Blue?
The Blue tracks we've measured average about 90 BPM — midtempo.
Which Blue tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Blue”, “Little Green”, “This Flight Tonight”, “Carey”.
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