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Strange Mercy

Strange Mercy

St Vincent · 2011 · 6 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 4 moderate, 2 intense.

0 safe 4 moderate 2 intense Avg DR 7.3
The character of Strange Mercy

Across the 6 Strange Mercy songs we've measured, intensity averages 58/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Strange Mercy (the calmest here, 44) to Year of the Tiger (the most charged, 65), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2011.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Cheerleader.

Sensory Arc

Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.

Tracklist

1
Strange Mercy
contemplative · warm
DR 7 moderate
2
Cruel
emotional · intense · rebellious
DR 7 moderate
3
Cheerleader
confident · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
4
Dilettante
emotional · introspective · rebellious
DR 7 moderate
5
Year of the Tiger
cathartic · intense · reflective
DR 8 intense
6
Surgeon
anxious · intense · melancholy
DR 7 moderate

Frequently asked about Strange Mercy

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Strange Mercy track?

Of the 6 Strange Mercy tracks we've measured, “Year of the Tiger” scores highest at 65/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Strange Mercy track?

“Strange Mercy” measures gentlest at 44/100. It runs 110 BPM. The tracks here span 44–65 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Strange Mercy overall?

Strange Mercy averages 58/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Strange Mercy?

The Strange Mercy tracks we've measured average about 116 BPM — upbeat.

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