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The Rhythm of the Saints

The Rhythm of the Saints

Paul Simon · 1990 · 6 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 0 intense.

1 safe 5 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 6.0
The character of The Rhythm of the Saints

Across the 6 The Rhythm of the Saints songs we've measured, intensity averages 44/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).

They run from Born at the Right Time (the calmest here, 22) to The Cool Cool River (the most charged, 65), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1990.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to The Obvious Child.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
The Obvious Child
contemplative · energetic · melancholy
DR 7 moderate
2
Proof
contemplative · introspective · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
3
Further to Fly
contemplative · introspective · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
4
Spirit Voices
contemplative · dreamy · mystical
DR 6 moderate
5
The Cool Cool River
contemplative · intense · uplifting
DR 7 moderate
6
Born at the Right Time
contemplative · nostalgic · warm
DR 4 safe

Frequently asked about The Rhythm of the Saints

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense The Rhythm of the Saints track?

Of the 6 The Rhythm of the Saints tracks we've measured, “The Cool Cool River” scores highest at 65/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest The Rhythm of the Saints track?

“Born at the Right Time” measures gentlest at 22/100. It runs 92 BPM. The tracks here span 22–65 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is The Rhythm of the Saints overall?

The Rhythm of the Saints averages 44/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — right at our 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of The Rhythm of the Saints?

The The Rhythm of the Saints tracks we've measured average about 105 BPM — midtempo.

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