Veneer
José González · 2003 · 5 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 4 of 5 tracks are fully gentle.
Across the 5 Veneer songs we've measured, intensity averages 15/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Heartbeats (the calmest here, 13) to Crosses (the most charged, 21), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 2003.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Crosses.
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Frequently asked about Veneer
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Veneer track?
Of the 5 Veneer tracks we've measured, “Crosses” scores highest at 21/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Veneer track?
“Heartbeats” measures gentlest at 13/100. It runs 90 BPM. The tracks here span 13–21 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Veneer overall?
Veneer averages 15/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Veneer?
The Veneer tracks we've measured average about 83 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Veneer tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Heartbeats”, “Remain”, “Stay in the Shade”, “Hints”.
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