Honky Tonk, by how it feels

Honky Tonk is mostly low-intensity. 10 of the 15 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Honky Tonk

Across the 15 Honky Tonk songs we've measured, intensity averages 29/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Cold, Cold Heart (the calmest here, 15) to Honky Tonk Flame (the most charged, 51), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1949–2017.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Just One More.

4.8
Avg Intensity
10
Safe
5
Moderate
0
Intense

Safe for sensitive ears (10)

Album art for The Window Up Above by George Jones
The Window Up Above
George Jones
safe
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We're Gonna Hold On
George Jones & Tammy Wynette
safe
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Cold, Cold Heart
Hank Williams
safe
Album art for Honky Tonk Blues by Hank Williams
Honky Tonk Blues
Hank Williams
safe
Album art for Long Gone Lonesome Blues by Hank Williams
Long Gone Lonesome Blues
Hank Williams
safe
Album art for There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight by Hank Williams
There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight
Hank Williams
safe
Album art for Why Don't You Love Me by Hank Williams
Why Don't You Love Me
Hank Williams
safe
Album art for I'm a Lonesome Fugitive by Merle Haggard
I'm a Lonesome Fugitive
Merle Haggard
safe
Album art for Misery and Gin by Merle Haggard
Misery and Gin
Merle Haggard
safe
Album art for Night Life by Willie Nelson
Night Life
Willie Nelson
safe

Controlled — moderate intensity (5)

Album art for Just One More by George Jones
Just One More
George Jones
moderate
Album art for Still Doin' Time by George Jones
Still Doin' Time
George Jones
moderate
Album art for Why Baby Why by George Jones
Why Baby Why
George Jones
moderate
Album art for Crazy Arms by Jerry Lee Lewis
Crazy Arms
Jerry Lee Lewis
moderate
Album art for Honky Tonk Flame by Tyler Childers
Honky Tonk Flame
Tyler Childers
moderate

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