For the Sake of the Song
Townes Van Zandt · 1968 · 6 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 4 of 6 tracks are fully gentle.
Across the 6 For the Sake of the Song songs we've measured, intensity averages 26/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Tecumseh Valley (the calmest here, 13) to Waiting Around to Die (the most charged, 60), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1968–1969.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to For the Sake of the Song.
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Frequently asked about For the Sake of the Song
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense For the Sake of the Song track?
Of the 6 For the Sake of the Song tracks we've measured, “Waiting Around to Die” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest For the Sake of the Song track?
“Tecumseh Valley” measures gentlest at 13/100. It runs 85 BPM. The tracks here span 13–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is For the Sake of the Song overall?
For the Sake of the Song averages 26/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of For the Sake of the Song?
The For the Sake of the Song tracks we've measured average about 76 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which For the Sake of the Song tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Tecumseh Valley”, “Kathleen”, “Waitin Around to Die”, “Two Hands”.
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