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Naked

Naked

Talking Heads · 1988 · 8 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 7 moderate, 1 intense.

0 safe 7 moderate 1 intense Avg DR 6.3
The character of Naked

Across the 8 Naked songs we've measured, intensity averages 51/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Cool Water (the calmest here, 47) to Ruby Dear (the most charged, 65), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1988.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Mr. Jones.

Sensory Arc

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

Tracklist

1
Blind
introspective · rebellious
DR 6 moderate
2
Mr. Jones
energetic · introspective
DR 7 moderate
3
Totally Nude
joyful · playful
DR 6 moderate
4
Mommy Daddy You and I
contemplative · playful
DR 6 moderate
5
Cool Water
contemplative · introspective · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
6
(Nothing But) Flowers
nostalgic · playful · reflective
DR 6 moderate
7
Facts of Life
energetic · rebellious · reflective
DR 6 moderate
8
Ruby Dear
energetic · intense · rebellious
DR 7 intense

Frequently asked about Naked

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Naked track?

Of the 8 Naked tracks we've measured, “Ruby Dear” scores highest at 65/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Naked track?

“Cool Water” measures gentlest at 47/100. It runs 92 BPM. The tracks here span 47–65 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Naked overall?

Naked averages 51/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Naked?

The Naked tracks we've measured average about 111 BPM — upbeat.

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