Sign 'O' the Times
Prince · 1987 · 9 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 2 intense.
Across the 9 Sign 'O' the Times songs we've measured, intensity averages 49/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Adore (the calmest here, 15) to Sign 'O' the Times (the most charged, 74), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1987.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Sign 'O' the Times.
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Frequently asked about Sign 'O' the Times
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Sign 'O' the Times track?
Of the 9 Sign 'O' the Times tracks we've measured, “Sign 'O' the Times” scores highest at 74/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Sign 'O' the Times track?
“Adore” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 72 BPM. The tracks here span 15–74 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Sign 'O' the Times overall?
Sign 'O' the Times averages 49/100 intensity across 9 measured tracks — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Sign 'O' the Times?
The Sign 'O' the Times tracks we've measured average about 116 BPM — upbeat.
Which Sign 'O' the Times tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Adore”, “Starfish and Coffee”.
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