Standards, by how it feels

Standards is mostly low-intensity. 43 of the 49 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Standards

Across the 49 Standards songs we've measured, intensity averages 22/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes) (the calmest here, 11) to Without a Song (the most charged, 58), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1940–2011.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Without a Song.

Safe for sensitive ears (43)

Controlled — moderate intensity (6)

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