Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman lives in gentleness. 13 of 18 songs are safe — this is music that holds you.
Across the 18 Tracy Chapman songs we've measured, intensity averages 23/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from For You (the calmest here, 12) to For My Lover (the most charged, 47), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1988–2000.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Fast Car.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Tracy Chapman
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Tracy Chapman song?
Of the 18 Tracy Chapman songs we've measured, “For My Lover” scores highest at 47/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Tracy Chapman song?
“For You” measures gentlest at 12/100. It runs 75 BPM. The songs here span 12–47 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Tracy Chapman overall?
Tracy Chapman averages 23/100 intensity across 18 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Tracy Chapman?
The Tracy Chapman songs we've measured average about 87 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Tracy Chapman songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “For You”, “If Not Now...”, “Baby Can I Hold You”, “She's Got Her Ticket”.
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