African, by how it feels
African is mostly low-intensity. 8 of the 40 songs analyzed land in the safe range.
The character of African
Across the 40 African songs we've measured, intensity averages 48/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Elyne Road (the calmest here, 27) to Get Away Jordan (the most charged, 80), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1947–2014.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Get Away Jordan.
6.5
Avg Intensity
8
Safe
29
Moderate
3
Intense
Safe for sensitive ears (8)
Controlled — moderate intensity (29)
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Intense — proceed with awareness (3)
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