Americana, by how it feels

Americana is mostly low-intensity. 54 of the 100 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Americana

Across the 100 Americana songs we've measured, intensity averages 30/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from I Remember Everything (the calmest here, 8) to Death to My Hometown (the most charged, 70), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1949–2026.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Death to My Hometown.

Safe for sensitive ears (54)

Controlled — moderate intensity (42)

Intense — proceed with awareness (4)

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