America
America lives in the middle ground — 19 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 2 quiet anchors and
Across the 21 America songs we've measured, intensity averages 40/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from A Horse with No Name (the calmest here, 15) to I Need a Drink Or Two to Go On (the most charged, 45), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1972–2019.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Uncomfortably Numb.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about America
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense America song?
Of the 21 America songs we've measured, “I Need a Drink Or Two to Go On” scores highest at 45/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest America song?
“A Horse with No Name” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 67 BPM. The songs here span 15–45 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is America overall?
America averages 40/100 intensity across 21 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of America?
The America songs we've measured average about 114 BPM — upbeat.
Which America songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “A Horse with No Name”, “You Know I Should Be Leaving Soon”.
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