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Pleasures of the Harbor

Phil Ochs · 1967 · 10 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 10 moderate, 0 intense.

0 safe 10 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 5.9
The character of Pleasures of the Harbor

Across the 10 Pleasures of the Harbor songs we've measured, intensity averages 42/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from The War Is Over (the calmest here, 34) to That Was the President (the most charged, 49), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1967.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Pleasures of the Harbor.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Pleasures of the Harbor
introspective · melancholy · reflective
DR 6 moderate
2
When I'm Gone
melancholy · reflective
DR 6 moderate
3
The War Is Over
melancholy · reflective
DR 5 moderate
4
Outside of a Small Circle of Friends
introspective · reflective
DR 6 moderate
5
Crucifixion
contemplative · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
6
The Power and the Glory
emotional · introspective · reflective
DR 6 moderate
7
Tape from California
melancholy · reflective
DR 6 moderate
8
Chords of Fame
introspective · melancholy · reflective
DR 6 moderate
9
No More Songs
contemplative · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
10
That Was the President
introspective · melancholy · reflective
DR 6 moderate

Frequently asked about Pleasures of the Harbor

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Pleasures of the Harbor track?

Of the 10 Pleasures of the Harbor tracks we've measured, “That Was the President” scores highest at 49/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Pleasures of the Harbor track?

“The War Is Over” measures gentlest at 34/100. It runs 85 BPM. The tracks here span 34–49 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Pleasures of the Harbor overall?

Pleasures of the Harbor averages 42/100 intensity across 10 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Pleasures of the Harbor?

The Pleasures of the Harbor tracks we've measured average about 97 BPM — midtempo.

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