Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson lives in the middle ground — 8 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 4 quiet anchors and
Across the 12 Richard Thompson songs we've measured, intensity averages 40/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Dimming of the Day (the calmest here, 12) to When the Spell Is Broken (the most charged, 54), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1972–1999.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to When the Spell Is Broken.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Richard Thompson
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Richard Thompson song?
Of the 12 Richard Thompson songs we've measured, “When the Spell Is Broken” scores highest at 54/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Richard Thompson song?
“Dimming of the Day” measures gentlest at 12/100. It runs 75 BPM. The songs here span 12–54 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Richard Thompson overall?
Richard Thompson averages 40/100 intensity across 12 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Richard Thompson?
The Richard Thompson songs we've measured average about 104 BPM — midtempo.
Which Richard Thompson songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Dimming of the Day”, “Withered and Died”, “From Galway to Graceland”, “1952 Vincent Black Lightning”.
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