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Salad Days

Salad Days

Mac DeMarco · 2014 · 11 tracks

A genuinely calm album. 9 of 11 tracks are fully gentle.

9 safe 2 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 4.3
The character of Salad Days

Across the 11 Salad Days songs we've measured, intensity averages 22/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Jonny's Odyssey (the calmest here, 14) to Passing Out Pieces (the most charged, 49), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 2014.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Passing Out Pieces.

Sensory Arc

Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.

Tracklist

1
Chamber of Reflection
calm · contemplative · intimate
DR 5 moderate
2
Salad Days
melancholy · nostalgic · reflective
DR 4 safe
3
Let Her Go
dreamy · melancholy · nostalgic
DR 4 safe
4
Passing Out Pieces
melancholy · playful · reflective
DR 6 moderate
5
Blue Boy
melancholy · nostalgic · uplifting
DR 4 safe
6
Goodbye Weekend
calm · contemplative · introspective
DR 4 safe
7
Let My Baby Stay
dreamy · nostalgic · romantic
DR 4 safe
8
Go Easy
intimate · melancholy · reflective
DR 4 safe
9
Brother
dreamy · nostalgic · reflective
DR 4 safe
10
Treat Her Better
contemplative · nostalgic
DR 4 safe
11
Jonny's Odyssey
nostalgic · reflective · relaxed
DR 4 safe

Frequently asked about Salad Days

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Salad Days track?

Of the 11 Salad Days tracks we've measured, “Passing Out Pieces” scores highest at 49/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Salad Days track?

“Jonny's Odyssey” measures gentlest at 14/100. It runs 85 BPM. The tracks here span 14–49 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Salad Days overall?

Salad Days averages 22/100 intensity across 11 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Salad Days?

The Salad Days tracks we've measured average about 105 BPM — midtempo.

Which Salad Days tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Jonny's Odyssey”, “Goodbye Weekend”, “Salad Days”, “Let Her Go”.

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