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Dear Science

Dear Science

TV on the Radio · 2008 · 6 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 4 moderate, 1 intense.

1 safe 4 moderate 1 intense Avg DR 6.7
The character of Dear Science

Across the 6 Dear Science songs we've measured, intensity averages 49/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).

They run from Family Tree (the calmest here, 15) to Crying (the most charged, 64), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2008.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Crying.

Sensory Arc

Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.

Tracklist

1
Family Tree
introspective · melancholy · reflective
DR 4 safe
2
DLZ
intense · melancholy · reflective
DR 7 moderate
3
Crying
emotional · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
4
Halfway Home
emotional · introspective · melancholy
DR 7 moderate
5
Dancing Choose
energetic · playful · rebellious
DR 7 moderate
6
Heroic Dose
energetic · introspective
DR 7 moderate

Frequently asked about Dear Science

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Dear Science track?

Of the 6 Dear Science tracks we've measured, “Crying” scores highest at 64/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Dear Science track?

“Family Tree” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 15–64 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Dear Science overall?

Dear Science averages 49/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — right at our 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Dear Science?

The Dear Science tracks we've measured average about 114 BPM — upbeat.

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