Norah Jones
Norah Jones lives in gentleness. 34 of 35 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 35 Norah Jones songs we've measured, intensity averages 17/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from The Nearness of You (the calmest here, 10) to Sinkin Soon (the most charged, 37), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 2002–2024.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Man of the Hour.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Norah Jones
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Norah Jones song?
Of the 35 Norah Jones songs we've measured, “Sinkin Soon” scores highest at 37/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Norah Jones song?
“The Nearness of You” measures gentlest at 10/100. It runs 60 BPM. The songs here span 10–37 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Norah Jones overall?
Norah Jones averages 17/100 intensity across 35 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Norah Jones?
The Norah Jones songs we've measured average about 77 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Norah Jones songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “The Nearness of You”, “Carry On”, “Lonestar”, “Painter Song”.
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