Born to Die
Lana Del Rey · 2012 · 10 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 3 safe anchors, 7 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 10 Born to Die songs we've measured, intensity averages 33/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Video Games (the calmest here, 14) to Off to the Races (the most charged, 49), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 2012.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Summertime Sadness.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about Born to Die
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Born to Die track?
Of the 10 Born to Die tracks we've measured, “Off to the Races” scores highest at 49/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Born to Die track?
“Video Games” measures gentlest at 14/100. It runs 60 BPM. The tracks here span 14–49 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Born to Die overall?
Born to Die averages 33/100 intensity across 10 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Born to Die?
The Born to Die tracks we've measured average about 100 BPM — midtempo.
Which Born to Die tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Video Games”, “Million Dollar Man”, “Dark Paradise”.
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