Ys
Joanna Newsom · 2006 · 4 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 1 intense.
Across the 4 Ys songs we've measured, intensity averages 58/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Cosmia (the calmest here, 46) to Ys (the most charged, 85), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2006.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Ys.
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Frequently asked about Ys
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Ys track?
Of the 4 Ys tracks we've measured, “Ys” scores highest at 85/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Ys track?
“Cosmia” measures gentlest at 46/100. It runs 85 BPM. The tracks here span 46–85 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Ys overall?
Ys averages 58/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Ys?
The Ys tracks we've measured average about 89 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
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