Astral Weeks
Van Morrison · 1968 · 7 tracks
A genuinely calm album. 6 of 7 tracks are fully gentle.
Across the 7 Astral Weeks songs we've measured, intensity averages 26/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Slim Slow Slider (the calmest here, 11) to Madame George (the most charged, 45), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1968.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Madame George.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about Astral Weeks
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Astral Weeks track?
Of the 7 Astral Weeks tracks we've measured, “Madame George” scores highest at 45/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Astral Weeks track?
“Slim Slow Slider” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 65 BPM. The tracks here span 11–45 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Astral Weeks overall?
Astral Weeks averages 26/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Astral Weeks?
The Astral Weeks tracks we've measured average about 86 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Astral Weeks tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Slim Slow Slider”, “Sweet Thing”, “The Way Young Lovers Do”, “Cyprus Avenue”.
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