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Change of the Century

Change of the Century

Ornette Coleman · 1960 · 4 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 1 intense.

0 safe 3 moderate 1 intense Avg DR 7.0
The character of Change of the Century

Across the 4 Change of the Century songs we've measured, intensity averages 56/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Ramblin' (the calmest here, 48) to Eventually (the most charged, 72), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1959–1960.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Eventually.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Ramblin'
energetic · playful · rebellious
DR 7 moderate
2
Bird Food
energetic · playful · rebellious
DR 6 moderate
3
Forerunner
contemplative · energetic · intense
DR 7 moderate
4
Eventually
cathartic · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense

Frequently asked about Change of the Century

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Change of the Century track?

Of the 4 Change of the Century tracks we've measured, “Eventually” scores highest at 72/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Change of the Century track?

“Ramblin'” measures gentlest at 48/100. It runs 180 BPM. The tracks here span 48–72 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Change of the Century overall?

Change of the Century averages 56/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Change of the Century?

The Change of the Century tracks we've measured average about 194 BPM — fast.

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