Play
Moby · 1999 · 6 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 4 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 6 Play songs we've measured, intensity averages 36/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from One of These Mornings (the calmest here, 29) to South Side (the most charged, 39), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1999.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Porcelain.
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Frequently asked about Play
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Play track?
Of the 6 Play tracks we've measured, “South Side” scores highest at 39/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Play track?
“One of These Mornings” measures gentlest at 29/100. It runs 90 BPM. The tracks here span 29–39 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Play overall?
Play averages 36/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Play?
The Play tracks we've measured average about 92 BPM — midtempo.
Which Play tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “One of These Mornings”, “Porcelain”.
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