Roots Rock, by how it feels
Roots Rock is mostly low-intensity. 3 of the 11 songs analyzed land in the safe range.
The character of Roots Rock
Across the 11 Roots Rock songs we've measured, intensity averages 44/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Jackson (the calmest here, 16) to Ya Ya (the most charged, 74), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1971–2024.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Ya Ya.
6.1
Avg Intensity
3
Safe
6
Moderate
2
Intense
Safe for sensitive ears (3)
Controlled — moderate intensity (6)
Intense — proceed with awareness (2)
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