Protection
Massive Attack · 1995 · 8 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 3 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 8 Protection songs we've measured, intensity averages 31/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Weather Storm (the calmest here, 14) to Three (the most charged, 43), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1994–1995.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Karma Coma.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about Protection
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Protection track?
Of the 8 Protection tracks we've measured, “Three” scores highest at 43/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Protection track?
“Weather Storm” measures gentlest at 14/100. It runs 80 BPM. The tracks here span 14–43 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Protection overall?
Protection averages 31/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Protection?
The Protection tracks we've measured average about 99 BPM — midtempo.
Which Protection tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Weather Storm”, “Sly”, “Spying Glass”.
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