The Jam
The Jam lives in the middle ground — 18 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 1 song where they let go completely.
Across the 19 The Jam songs we've measured, intensity averages 51/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from English Rose (the calmest here, 39) to In the City (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1977–1982.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to In the City.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about The Jam
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense The Jam song?
Of the 19 The Jam songs we've measured, “In the City” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Jam song?
“English Rose” measures gentlest at 39/100. It runs 96 BPM. The songs here span 39–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Jam overall?
The Jam averages 51/100 intensity across 19 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of The Jam?
The The Jam songs we've measured average about 127 BPM — upbeat.
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