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A Quiet Storm

A Quiet Storm

Smokey Robinson · 1975 · 5 tracks

A genuinely calm album. 4 of 5 tracks are fully gentle.

4 safe 1 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 5.4
The character of A Quiet Storm

Across the 5 A Quiet Storm songs we've measured, intensity averages 27/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Cruisin' (the calmest here, 19) to Love Machine (the most charged, 47), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1975–1983.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to More Love.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Cruisin'
calm · intimate · romantic
DR 5 safe
2
Being with You
intimate · romantic · warm
DR 5 safe
3
More Love
introspective · melancholy · romantic
DR 6 safe
4
Quiet Storm
calm · intimate · romantic
DR 5 safe
5
Love Machine
intimate · romantic · uplifting
DR 6 moderate

Frequently asked about A Quiet Storm

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense A Quiet Storm track?

Of the 5 A Quiet Storm tracks we've measured, “Love Machine” scores highest at 47/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest A Quiet Storm track?

“Cruisin'” measures gentlest at 19/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 19–47 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is A Quiet Storm overall?

A Quiet Storm averages 27/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of A Quiet Storm?

The A Quiet Storm tracks we've measured average about 76 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.

Which A Quiet Storm tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Cruisin'”, “Being with You”, “Quiet Storm”, “More Love”.

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