New Beginning
Tracy Chapman · 1995 · 4 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 2 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 4 New Beginning songs we've measured, intensity averages 31/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from New Beginning (the calmest here, 16) to Heaven's Here on Earth (the most charged, 45), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. Most of it lands around 1995.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to The Rape of the World.
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Frequently asked about New Beginning
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense New Beginning track?
Of the 4 New Beginning tracks we've measured, “Heaven's Here on Earth” scores highest at 45/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest New Beginning track?
“New Beginning” measures gentlest at 16/100. It runs 85 BPM. The tracks here span 16–45 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is New Beginning overall?
New Beginning averages 31/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of New Beginning?
The New Beginning tracks we've measured average about 84 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which New Beginning tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “New Beginning”, “Cold Feet”.
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