Adult Contemporary, by how it feels
Adult Contemporary is mostly low-intensity. 4 of the 5 songs analyzed land in the safe range.
The character of Adult Contemporary
Across the 5 Adult Contemporary songs we've measured, intensity averages 25/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Never Die Young (the calmest here, 15) to Fortnight (the most charged, 47), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1984–2024.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Fortnight.
4.6
Avg Intensity
4
Safe
1
Moderate
0
Intense
Safe for sensitive ears (4)
Controlled — moderate intensity (1)
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