Ballad, by how it feels

Ballad is mostly low-intensity. 87 of the 184 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Ballad

Across the 184 Ballad songs we've measured, intensity averages 33/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from The Nearness of You (the calmest here, 10) to Mother I Sober (the most charged, 83), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1949–2026.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Hurt.

Safe for sensitive ears (87)

Controlled — moderate intensity (86)

Intense — proceed with awareness (11)

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