Cat Stevens
Cat Stevens lives in gentleness. 16 of 22 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 22 Cat Stevens songs we've measured, intensity averages 24/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Where Do the Children Play? (the calmest here, 12) to Can't Keep It In (the most charged, 49), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1966–1977.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Matthew and Son.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Cat Stevens
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Cat Stevens song?
Of the 22 Cat Stevens songs we've measured, “Can't Keep It In” scores highest at 49/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Cat Stevens song?
“Where Do the Children Play?” measures gentlest at 12/100. It runs 75 BPM. The songs here span 12–49 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Cat Stevens overall?
Cat Stevens averages 24/100 intensity across 22 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Cat Stevens?
The Cat Stevens songs we've measured average about 91 BPM — midtempo.
Which Cat Stevens songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Where Do the Children Play?”, “How Can I Tell You”, “The Wind”, “Tea for the Tillerman”.
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