James Taylor
James Taylor lives in gentleness. 21 of 21 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 21 James Taylor songs we've measured, intensity averages 17/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Sweet Baby James (the calmest here, 11) to How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) (the most charged, 32), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1968–1988.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You).
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Frequently asked about James Taylor
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense James Taylor song?
Of the 21 James Taylor songs we've measured, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” scores highest at 32/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest James Taylor song?
“Sweet Baby James” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 72 BPM. The songs here span 11–32 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is James Taylor overall?
James Taylor averages 17/100 intensity across 21 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of James Taylor?
The James Taylor songs we've measured average about 88 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which James Taylor songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Sweet Baby James”, “Something in the Way She Moves”, “You've Got a Friend”, “Country Road”.
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