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Aja

Aja

Steely Dan · 1977 · 6 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 6 moderate, 0 intense.

0 safe 6 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 6.3
The character of Aja

Across the 6 Aja songs we've measured, intensity averages 42/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Peg (the calmest here, 39) to Aja (the most charged, 49), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1977.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to FM.

Sensory Arc

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

Tracklist

1
Deacon Blues
calm · contemplative · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
2
Peg
contemplative · uplifting · warm
DR 6 moderate
3
FM
calm · introspective · reflective
DR 7 moderate
4
Josie
intimate · reflective
DR 6 moderate
5
Aja
contemplative · introspective
DR 7 moderate
6
Home at Last
contemplative · introspective · serene
DR 6 moderate

Frequently asked about Aja

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Aja track?

Of the 6 Aja tracks we've measured, “Aja” scores highest at 49/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Aja track?

“Peg” measures gentlest at 39/100. It runs 100 BPM. The tracks here span 39–49 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Aja overall?

Aja averages 42/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Aja?

The Aja tracks we've measured average about 97 BPM — midtempo.

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