Maxwell
Maxwell lives in the middle ground — 18 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 2 quiet anchors and
Across the 20 Maxwell songs we've measured, intensity averages 47/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Fortunate (the calmest here, 23) to Phoenix Rise (the most charged, 50), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1998–2016.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Ascension.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Maxwell
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Maxwell song?
Of the 20 Maxwell songs we've measured, “Phoenix Rise” scores highest at 50/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Maxwell song?
“Fortunate” measures gentlest at 23/100. It runs 75 BPM. The songs here span 23–50 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Maxwell overall?
Maxwell averages 47/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Maxwell?
The Maxwell songs we've measured average about 82 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Maxwell songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Fortunate”, “Pretty Wings”.
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