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The Tortured Poets Department

The Tortured Poets Department

Taylor Swift · 2024 · 5 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 0 intense.

2 safe 3 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 5.6
The character of The Tortured Poets Department

Across the 5 The Tortured Poets Department songs we've measured, intensity averages 39/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from The Prophecy (the calmest here, 17) to The Black Dog (the most charged, 53), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2024.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to The Black Dog.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
The Black Dog
emotional · introspective · melancholy
DR 7 moderate
2
Fresh Out the Slammer
emotional · nostalgic · rebellious
DR 6 moderate
3
The Alchemy
confident · energetic · playful
DR 7 moderate
4
The Prophecy
emotional · introspective · melancholy
DR 4 safe
5
Peter
introspective · melancholy · reflective
DR 4 safe

Frequently asked about The Tortured Poets Department

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense The Tortured Poets Department track?

Of the 5 The Tortured Poets Department tracks we've measured, “The Black Dog” scores highest at 53/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest The Tortured Poets Department track?

“The Prophecy” measures gentlest at 17/100. It runs 96 BPM. The tracks here span 17–53 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is The Tortured Poets Department overall?

The Tortured Poets Department averages 39/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of The Tortured Poets Department?

The The Tortured Poets Department tracks we've measured average about 120 BPM — upbeat.

Which The Tortured Poets Department tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “The Prophecy”, “Peter”.

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