James Blake
James Blake lives in the middle ground — 29 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 2 quiet anchors and
Across the 31 James Blake songs we've measured, intensity averages 41/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Godspeed (the calmest here, 33) to Life Round Here (the most charged, 50), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2010–2021.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Know What I Know.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about James Blake
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense James Blake song?
Of the 31 James Blake songs we've measured, “Life Round Here” scores highest at 50/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest James Blake song?
“Godspeed” measures gentlest at 33/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 33–50 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is James Blake overall?
James Blake averages 41/100 intensity across 31 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of James Blake?
The James Blake songs we've measured average about 77 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which James Blake songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Godspeed”, “Lullaby for My Insomniac”.
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