Soul, by how it feels

Soul is mostly low-intensity. 51 of the 200 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Soul

Across the 200 Soul songs we've measured, intensity averages 41/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Baby Boy (the calmest here, 10) to No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) (the most charged, 88), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1961–2026.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Amazing Grace.

Safe for sensitive ears (51)

Controlled — moderate intensity (142)

Intense — proceed with awareness (7)

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