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The Black and White Album

The Hives · 2007 · 6 tracks

This album hits hard. 6 of 6 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.

0 safe 0 moderate 6 intense Avg DR 7.3
The character of The Black and White Album

Across the 6 The Black and White Album songs we've measured, intensity averages 75/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Good Samaritan (the calmest here, 69) to A Little More for Little You (the most charged, 80), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. Most of it lands around 2007.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to A Little More for Little You.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
A Little More for Little You
energetic · playful
DR 8 intense
2
Lost and Found
energetic · playful
DR 7 intense
3
Try It Again
energetic · playful
DR 8 intense
4
Puppet on a String
energetic · rebellious
DR 7 intense
5
Good Samaritan
energetic · playful
DR 7 intense
6
I'm Alive
confident · energetic
DR 7 intense

Frequently asked about The Black and White Album

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense The Black and White Album track?

Of the 6 The Black and White Album tracks we've measured, “A Little More for Little You” scores highest at 80/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest The Black and White Album track?

“Good Samaritan” measures gentlest at 69/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 69–80 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is The Black and White Album overall?

The Black and White Album averages 75/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of The Black and White Album?

The The Black and White Album tracks we've measured average about 153 BPM — fast.

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