Loaded
The Velvet Underground · 1970 · 7 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 7 Loaded songs we've measured, intensity averages 40/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Who Loves the Sun (the calmest here, 19) to Head Held High (the most charged, 53), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1970.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Head Held High.
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Frequently asked about Loaded
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Loaded track?
Of the 7 Loaded tracks we've measured, “Head Held High” scores highest at 53/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Loaded track?
“Who Loves the Sun” measures gentlest at 19/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 19–53 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Loaded overall?
Loaded averages 40/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Loaded?
The Loaded tracks we've measured average about 114 BPM — upbeat.
Which Loaded tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Who Loves the Sun”, “Sweet Jane”.
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