Delta blues, by how it feels
Delta blues runs the full spectrum — 2 safe, 11 moderate, 2 intense.
The character of Delta blues
Across the 15 Delta blues songs we've measured, intensity averages 40/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Tupelo Blues (the calmest here, 13) to Up Jumped the Devil (the most charged, 65), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1941–1988.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Smokestack Lightning.
5.7
Avg Intensity
2
Safe
11
Moderate
2
Intense
Safe for sensitive ears (2)
Controlled — moderate intensity (11)
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Intense — proceed with awareness (2)
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