Court and Spark
Joni Mitchell · 1974 · 6 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 3 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 6 Court and Spark songs we've measured, intensity averages 37/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Down to You (the calmest here, 15) to Help Me (the most charged, 53), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1974.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Help Me.
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Frequently asked about Court and Spark
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Court and Spark track?
Of the 6 Court and Spark tracks we've measured, “Help Me” scores highest at 53/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Court and Spark track?
“Down to You” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 72 BPM. The tracks here span 15–53 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Court and Spark overall?
Court and Spark averages 37/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Court and Spark?
The Court and Spark tracks we've measured average about 106 BPM — midtempo.
Which Court and Spark tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Down to You”, “People's Parties”, “Court and Spark”.
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