Pop Ballad, by how it feels

Pop Ballad is mostly low-intensity. 22 of the 33 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Pop Ballad

Across the 33 Pop Ballad songs we've measured, intensity averages 31/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Gone Too Soon (the calmest here, 14) to Hurt (the most charged, 63), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1960–2026.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Hurt.

Safe for sensitive ears (22)

Controlled — moderate intensity (10)

Intense — proceed with awareness (1)

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