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Dangerous

Dangerous

Michael Jackson · 1991 · 11 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 3 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 3 intense.

3 safe 5 moderate 3 intense Avg DR 6.7
The character of Dangerous

Across the 11 Dangerous songs we've measured, intensity averages 46/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).

They run from Gone Too Soon (the calmest here, 14) to Dangerous (the most charged, 63), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1991–1992.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Black or White.

Sensory Arc

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

Tracklist

1
Black or White
energetic · joyful
DR 8 moderate
2
Remember the Time
intimate · melancholy
DR 7 moderate
3
Will You Be There
calm · melancholy
DR 6 safe
4
In the Closet
intimate · melancholy
DR 7 moderate
5
Jam
cathartic · confident · energetic
DR 8 intense
6
Heal the World
hopeful · reflective · uplifting
DR 4 safe
7
Who Is It
emotional · introspective · melancholy
DR 7 moderate
8
Give In to Me
emotional · intense · melancholy
DR 8 intense
9
Gone Too Soon
intimate · melancholy · reflective
DR 4 safe
10
Keep the Faith
emotional · energetic · uplifting
DR 7 moderate
11
Dangerous
confident · energetic · rebellious
DR 8 intense

Frequently asked about Dangerous

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Dangerous track?

Of the 11 Dangerous tracks we've measured, “Dangerous” scores highest at 63/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Dangerous track?

“Gone Too Soon” measures gentlest at 14/100. It runs 60 BPM. The tracks here span 14–63 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Dangerous overall?

Dangerous averages 46/100 intensity across 11 measured tracks — right at our 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Dangerous?

The Dangerous tracks we've measured average about 97 BPM — midtempo.

Which Dangerous tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Gone Too Soon”, “Heal the World”, “Will You Be There”.

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