SOS
SZA · 2022 · 18 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 6 safe anchors, 10 moderate, 2 intense.
Across the 18 SOS songs we've measured, intensity averages 36/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Special (the calmest here, 11) to F2F (the most charged, 66), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2021–2022.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Seek & Destroy.
Sensory Arc
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about SOS
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense SOS track?
Of the 18 SOS tracks we've measured, “F2F” scores highest at 66/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest SOS track?
“Special” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 64 BPM. The tracks here span 11–66 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is SOS overall?
SOS averages 36/100 intensity across 18 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of SOS?
The SOS tracks we've measured average about 94 BPM — midtempo.
Which SOS tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Special”, “Open Arms”, “Snooze”, “Nobody Gets Me”.
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