John Prine
John Prine lives in gentleness. 21 of 22 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 22 John Prine songs we've measured, intensity averages 17/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from I Remember Everything (the calmest here, 8) to In Spite of Ourselves (the most charged, 27), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1971–2020.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to The Tree of Forgiveness.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about John Prine
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense John Prine song?
Of the 22 John Prine songs we've measured, “In Spite of Ourselves” scores highest at 27/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest John Prine song?
“I Remember Everything” measures gentlest at 8/100. It runs 75 BPM. The songs here span 8–27 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is John Prine overall?
John Prine averages 17/100 intensity across 22 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of John Prine?
The John Prine songs we've measured average about 91 BPM — midtempo.
Which John Prine songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “I Remember Everything”, “Hello in There”, “Illegal Smile”, “Far From Me”.
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