New York
Lou Reed · 1989 · 4 tracks
This album hits hard. 2 of 4 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 4 New York songs we've measured, intensity averages 45/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Halloween Parade (the calmest here, 19) to The Kids (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1989.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Romeo Had Juliette.
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Frequently asked about New York
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense New York track?
Of the 4 New York tracks we've measured, “The Kids” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest New York track?
“Halloween Parade” measures gentlest at 19/100. It runs 90 BPM. The tracks here span 19–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is New York overall?
New York averages 45/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of New York?
The New York tracks we've measured average about 93 BPM — midtempo.
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