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Nine Types of Light

Nine Types of Light

TV on the Radio · 2011 · 6 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 2 intense.

1 safe 3 moderate 2 intense Avg DR 6.7
The character of Nine Types of Light

Across the 6 Nine Types of Light songs we've measured, intensity averages 52/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Killer Crane (the calmest here, 15) to Caffeinated Consciousness (the most charged, 65), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2011.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Repetition.

Sensory Arc

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

Tracklist

1
Will Do
intimate · melancholy · reflective
DR 6 moderate
2
Repetition
emotional · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
3
Killer Crane
calm · intimate · reflective
DR 4 safe
4
Second Song
energetic · uplifting
DR 7 moderate
5
No Future Shock
cathartic · energetic · playful
DR 7 moderate
6
Caffeinated Consciousness
confident · energetic · intense
DR 8 intense

Frequently asked about Nine Types of Light

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Nine Types of Light track?

Of the 6 Nine Types of Light tracks we've measured, “Caffeinated Consciousness” scores highest at 65/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Nine Types of Light track?

“Killer Crane” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 15–65 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Nine Types of Light overall?

Nine Types of Light averages 52/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Nine Types of Light?

The Nine Types of Light tracks we've measured average about 114 BPM — upbeat.

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