Blue Lines
Massive Attack · 1991 · 7 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 7 Blue Lines songs we've measured, intensity averages 38/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Lately (the calmest here, 16) to Five Man Army (the most charged, 51), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1991–1998.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Unfinished Sympathy.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about Blue Lines
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Blue Lines track?
Of the 7 Blue Lines tracks we've measured, “Five Man Army” scores highest at 51/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Blue Lines track?
“Lately” measures gentlest at 16/100. It runs 80 BPM. The tracks here span 16–51 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Blue Lines overall?
Blue Lines averages 38/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Blue Lines?
The Blue Lines tracks we've measured average about 94 BPM — midtempo.
Which Blue Lines tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Lately”, “Be Thankful for What You've Got”.
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