African American spiritual, by how it feels

African American spiritual runs the full spectrum — 1 safe, 3 moderate, 1 intense.

The character of African American spiritual

Across the 5 African American spiritual songs we've measured, intensity averages 51/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Soon I Will Be Done (With the Troubles of the World) (the calmest here, 29) to Move On Up a Little Higher (the most charged, 78), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Move On Up a Little Higher.

Safe for sensitive ears (1)

Controlled — moderate intensity (3)

Intense — proceed with awareness (1)

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