Hotter than July
Stevie Wonder · 1980 · 5 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 2 moderate, 1 intense.
Across the 5 Hotter than July songs we've measured, intensity averages 39/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Lately (the calmest here, 28) to Master Blaster (Jammin') (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1980.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Master Blaster (Jammin').
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Frequently asked about Hotter than July
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Hotter than July track?
Of the 5 Hotter than July tracks we've measured, “Master Blaster (Jammin')” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Hotter than July track?
“Lately” measures gentlest at 28/100. It runs 85 BPM. The tracks here span 28–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Hotter than July overall?
Hotter than July averages 39/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Hotter than July?
The Hotter than July tracks we've measured average about 90 BPM — midtempo.
Which Hotter than July tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Lately”, “Happy Birthday”.
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