Neil Young
Neil Young lives in gentleness. 21 of 46 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 46 Neil Young songs we've measured, intensity averages 33/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from I Believe in You (the calmest here, 11) to Cowgirl in the Sand (the most charged, 68), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1969–2023.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Cowgirl in the Sand.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Neil Young
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Neil Young song?
Of the 46 Neil Young songs we've measured, “Cowgirl in the Sand” scores highest at 68/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Neil Young song?
“I Believe in You” measures gentlest at 11/100. It runs 65 BPM. The songs here span 11–68 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Neil Young overall?
Neil Young averages 33/100 intensity across 46 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Neil Young?
The Neil Young songs we've measured average about 101 BPM — midtempo.
Which Neil Young songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “I Believe in You”, “Lost in Space”, “Pocahontas”, “Tell Me Why”.
The Wall — Fan Stories
Share your storyNo stories yet.
Click any song and share what it means to you. Be the first voice on this wall.
Add your story to the wall
Looking for artists with a similar feel?
See Artists Like Neil Young →Know a Neil Young song we haven't decoded?
Analyze a SongDon't see your favorite artist?
Request an ArtistMusic I Want earns a small commission on eBay purchases through these links. Nothing changes for you; the page costs no more than visiting eBay directly. We only link to categories that fit the page you are reading.