Doo-wop, by how it feels

Doo-wop is mostly low-intensity. 32 of the 54 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Doo-wop

Across the 54 Doo-wop songs we've measured, intensity averages 34/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Our Day Will Come (the calmest here, 15) to Allergic (the most charged, 61), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1954–2019.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to I'm Goin' Down.

Safe for sensitive ears (32)

Controlled — moderate intensity (22)

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