Nashville Sound, by how it feels

Nashville Sound is mostly low-intensity. 5 of the 6 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Nashville Sound

Across the 6 Nashville Sound songs we've measured, intensity averages 21/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from We're Gonna Hold On (the calmest here, 16) to Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel) (the most charged, 46), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1960–1976.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel).

4.5
Avg Intensity
5
Safe
1
Moderate
0
Intense

Safe for sensitive ears (5)

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We're Gonna Hold On
George Jones & Tammy Wynette
safe
Album art for Somebody Somewhere (Don't Know What He's Missin' Tonight) by Loretta Lynn
Somebody Somewhere (Don't Know What He's Missin' Tonight)
Loretta Lynn
safe
Album art for Two Mules Pull This Wagon by Loretta Lynn
Two Mules Pull This Wagon
Loretta Lynn
safe
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Imagine That
Patsy Cline
safe
Album art for Sweet Dreams (Of You) by Patsy Cline
Sweet Dreams (Of You)
Patsy Cline
safe

Controlled — moderate intensity (1)

Album art for Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel) by Roy Orbison
Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)
Roy Orbison
moderate

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