Ben Howard
Ben Howard lives in the middle ground — 17 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 3 quiet anchors and
Across the 20 Ben Howard songs we've measured, intensity averages 36/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Only Love (the calmest here, 16) to Keep Your Head Up (the most charged, 47), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2011–2021.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Oats in the Water.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Ben Howard
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Ben Howard song?
Of the 20 Ben Howard songs we've measured, “Keep Your Head Up” scores highest at 47/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Ben Howard song?
“Only Love” measures gentlest at 16/100. It runs 75 BPM. The songs here span 16–47 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Ben Howard overall?
Ben Howard averages 36/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Ben Howard?
The Ben Howard songs we've measured average about 84 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Ben Howard songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Only Love”, “Old Pine”, “Follaton Wood”.
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