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After the Gold Rush

After the Gold Rush

Neil Young · 1970 · 7 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 3 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 1 intense.

3 safe 3 moderate 1 intense Avg DR 5.1
The character of After the Gold Rush

Across the 7 After the Gold Rush songs we've measured, intensity averages 32/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from I Believe in You (the calmest here, 11) to Southern Man (the most charged, 64), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1970.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Southern Man.

Sensory Arc

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

Tracklist

1
After the Gold Rush
contemplative · melancholy · reflective
DR 4 safe
2
Tell Me Why
contemplative · introspective · melancholic
DR 4 safe
3
Only Love Can Break Your Heart
contemplative · emotional · introspective
DR 5 moderate
4
Southern Man
angry · emotional · rebellious
DR 8 intense
5
When You Dance I Can Really Love
nostalgic · playful · warm
DR 6 moderate
6
Don't Let It Bring You Down
contemplative · melancholy · uplifting
DR 6 moderate
7
I Believe in You
intimate · melancholy · reflective
DR 3 safe

Frequently asked about After the Gold Rush

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense After the Gold Rush track?

Of the 7 After the Gold Rush tracks we've measured, “Southern Man” scores highest at 64/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest After the Gold Rush track?

“I Believe in You” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 65 BPM. The tracks here span 11–64 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is After the Gold Rush overall?

After the Gold Rush averages 32/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of After the Gold Rush?

The After the Gold Rush tracks we've measured average about 98 BPM — midtempo.

Which After the Gold Rush tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “I Believe in You”, “Tell Me Why”, “After the Gold Rush”.

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