Folklore
Taylor Swift · 2020 · 14 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 10 of 14 tracks are fully gentle.
Across the 14 Folklore songs we've measured, intensity averages 29/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Mirrorball (the calmest here, 18) to Exile (the most charged, 49), with smooth textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2020.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Exile.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about Folklore
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Folklore track?
Of the 14 Folklore tracks we've measured, “Exile” scores highest at 49/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Folklore track?
“Mirrorball” measures gentlest at 18/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 18–49 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Folklore overall?
Folklore averages 29/100 intensity across 14 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Folklore?
The Folklore tracks we've measured average about 78 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Folklore tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Mirrorball”, “This Is Me Trying”, “Epiphany”, “Cardigan”.
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