José González
José González lives in gentleness. 16 of 18 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 18 José González songs we've measured, intensity averages 15/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Killing for Love (the calmest here, 11) to Crosses (the most charged, 21), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 2003–2023.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Crosses.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about José González
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense José González song?
Of the 18 José González songs we've measured, “Crosses” scores highest at 21/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest José González song?
“Killing for Love” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 11–21 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is José González overall?
José González averages 15/100 intensity across 18 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of José González?
The José González songs we've measured average about 87 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which José González songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Heartbeats”, “Hints”, “Remain”, “Stay in the Shade”.
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