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Full Moon Fever

Full Moon Fever

Tom Petty · 1989 · 4 tracks

A genuinely calm album. 3 of 4 tracks are fully gentle.

3 safe 1 moderate 0 intense Avg DR 5.8
The character of Full Moon Fever

Across the 4 Full Moon Fever songs we've measured, intensity averages 30/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Free Fallin' (the calmest here, 20) to Runnin' Down a Dream (the most charged, 51), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1989.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Runnin' Down a Dream.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Free Fallin'
calm · contemplative
DR 5 safe
2
I Won't Back Down
calm · cathartic · confident
DR 6 safe
3
Runnin' Down a Dream
energetic · joyful
DR 7 moderate
4
A Face in the Crowd
intimate · melancholy · reflective
DR 5 safe

Frequently asked about Full Moon Fever

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Full Moon Fever track?

Of the 4 Full Moon Fever tracks we've measured, “Runnin' Down a Dream” scores highest at 51/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Full Moon Fever track?

“Free Fallin'” measures gentlest at 20/100. It runs 87 BPM. The tracks here span 20–51 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Full Moon Fever overall?

Full Moon Fever averages 30/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Full Moon Fever?

The Full Moon Fever tracks we've measured average about 98 BPM — midtempo.

Which Full Moon Fever tracks are calm enough for background listening?

These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Free Fallin'”, “A Face in the Crowd”, “I Won't Back Down”.

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