The Flatlanders
The Flatlanders lives in gentleness. 10 of 17 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 17 The Flatlanders songs we've measured, intensity averages 27/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Just the Wind (the calmest here, 15) to White Freight Liner Blues (the most charged, 38), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1972–2022.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Bhagavan Decreed.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about The Flatlanders
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense The Flatlanders song?
Of the 17 The Flatlanders songs we've measured, “White Freight Liner Blues” scores highest at 38/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Flatlanders song?
“Just the Wind” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 15–38 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Flatlanders overall?
The Flatlanders averages 27/100 intensity across 17 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of The Flatlanders?
The The Flatlanders songs we've measured average about 75 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which The Flatlanders songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Just the Wind”, “South Wind of Summer”, “Gone”, “Midnight Train”.
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