Robert Earl Keen
Robert Earl Keen lives in the middle ground — 13 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 7 quiet anchors and
Across the 20 Robert Earl Keen songs we've measured, intensity averages 34/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from You Can Count on Me (the calmest here, 16) to The Road Goes on Forever (the most charged, 49), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1994–2015.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Copenhagen.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Robert Earl Keen
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Robert Earl Keen song?
Of the 20 Robert Earl Keen songs we've measured, “The Road Goes on Forever” scores highest at 49/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Robert Earl Keen song?
“You Can Count on Me” measures gentlest at 16/100. It runs 80 BPM. The songs here span 16–49 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Robert Earl Keen overall?
Robert Earl Keen averages 34/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Robert Earl Keen?
The Robert Earl Keen songs we've measured average about 84 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Robert Earl Keen songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “You Can Count on Me”, “This Old Porch”, “The Front Porch Song”, “Feelin Good Again”.
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