Post-bop, by how it feels
Post-bop is mostly low-intensity. 3 of the 12 songs analyzed land in the safe range.
The character of Post-bop
Across the 12 Post-bop songs we've measured, intensity averages 38/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Dolphin Dance (the calmest here, 17) to Wise One (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1960–1969.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Wise One.
5.8
Avg Intensity
3
Safe
7
Moderate
2
Intense
Safe for sensitive ears (3)
Controlled — moderate intensity (7)
Intense — proceed with awareness (2)
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