Novelty, by how it feels

Novelty is mostly low-intensity. 6 of the 8 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Novelty

Across the 8 Novelty songs we've measured, intensity averages 35/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (the calmest here, 19) to Step Right Up (the most charged, 53), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1947–1994.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Step Right Up.

5.1
Avg Intensity
6
Safe
2
Moderate
0
Intense

Safe for sensitive ears (6)

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Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo
Disney (Verna Felton)
safe
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Can You Picture That?
Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem
safe
Album art for Move It On Over by Hank Williams
Move It On Over
Hank Williams
safe
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The Sneezing Song
Jim Gill
safe
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Mah Nà Mah Nà
Piero Umiliani
safe
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Bananaphone
Raffi
safe

Controlled — moderate intensity (2)

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My Ding-a-Ling
Chuck Berry
moderate
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Step Right Up
Tom Waits
moderate

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