Tender music, by how it feels

Tender music hits a specific emotional register. This collection spans 8 songs we've measured for energy, dynamics and texture — so you can find the exact feeling you want.

The character of Tender

Across the 8 Tender songs we've measured, intensity averages 20/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from The Joker and the Queen (the calmest here, 11) to Breathless (the most charged, 43), with smooth textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 1969–2021.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Breathless.