CTRL
SZA · 2017 · 13 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 3 safe anchors, 10 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 13 CTRL songs we've measured, intensity averages 35/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from The Weekend (the calmest here, 15) to Go Gina (the most charged, 51), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2017.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Broken Clocks.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about CTRL
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense CTRL track?
Of the 13 CTRL tracks we've measured, “Go Gina” scores highest at 51/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest CTRL track?
“The Weekend” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 72 BPM. The tracks here span 15–51 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is CTRL overall?
CTRL averages 35/100 intensity across 13 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of CTRL?
The CTRL tracks we've measured average about 95 BPM — midtempo.
Which CTRL tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “The Weekend”, “Prom”, “Love Galore”.
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