Contemporary, by how it feels

Contemporary is mostly low-intensity. 19 of the 37 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Contemporary

Across the 37 Contemporary songs we've measured, intensity averages 33/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from The Joker and the Queen (the calmest here, 11) to Countdown (the most charged, 64), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1974–2024.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Countdown.

Safe for sensitive ears (19)

Controlled — moderate intensity (16)

Intense — proceed with awareness (2)

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