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Aqualung

Aqualung

Jethro Tull · 1971 · 4 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 1 intense.

0 safe 3 moderate 1 intense Avg DR 6.5
The character of Aqualung

Across the 4 Aqualung songs we've measured, intensity averages 45/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).

They run from Aqualung (the calmest here, 38) to Locomotive Breath (the most charged, 65), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1971.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Locomotive Breath.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Aqualung
contemplative · melancholy
DR 6 moderate
2
Locomotive Breath
intense · reflective
DR 8 intense
3
Sweet Dream
calm · introspective · reflective
DR 6 moderate
4
Bends Like a Willow
contemplative · introspective · serene
DR 6 moderate

Frequently asked about Aqualung

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Aqualung track?

Of the 4 Aqualung tracks we've measured, “Locomotive Breath” scores highest at 65/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Aqualung track?

“Aqualung” measures gentlest at 38/100. It runs 90 BPM. The tracks here span 38–65 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Aqualung overall?

Aqualung averages 45/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — right at our 46/100 catalog average.

What is the average tempo of Aqualung?

The Aqualung tracks we've measured average about 98 BPM — midtempo.

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