Desert Blues, by how it feels

Desert Blues is mostly low-intensity. 1 of the 11 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Desert Blues

Across the 11 Desert Blues songs we've measured, intensity averages 43/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).

They run from Iswegh Attay (the calmest here, 16) to Tenere Taqqim Tossam (the most charged, 50), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 2004–2023.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Tenere Taqqim Tossam.

5.9
Avg Intensity
1
Safe
10
Moderate
0
Intense

Safe for sensitive ears (1)

Album art for Iswegh Attay by Tinariwen
Iswegh Attay
Tinariwen
safe

Controlled — moderate intensity (10)

Album art for Ahimana by Tinariwen
Ahimana
Tinariwen
moderate
Album art for Aldhechen Manin by Tinariwen
Aldhechen Manin
Tinariwen
moderate
Album art for Chet Boghassa by Tinariwen
Chet Boghassa
Tinariwen
moderate
♪
Imazaghen N Adagh
Tinariwen
moderate
Album art for Imidiwan Ahi Sigdim by Tinariwen
Imidiwan Ahi Sigdim
Tinariwen
moderate
♪
Imidiwan Win Sahara
Tinariwen
moderate
Album art for Sastanàqqàm by Tinariwen
Sastanàqqàm
Tinariwen
moderate
Album art for Tenere Den by Tinariwen
Tenere Den
Tinariwen
moderate
Album art for Tenere Taqqim Tossam by Tinariwen
Tenere Taqqim Tossam
Tinariwen
moderate
Album art for Toumast Tincha by Tinariwen
Toumast Tincha
Tinariwen
moderate

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