Song DNA
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A tentative exploration of budding romance with reggae-influenced funk bass, rich vocal harmonies by Agnetha and Frida, and dramatic pop production.
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Moods: contemplative, emotional, intimate
Traditions: disco, funk, pop
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 6/10 means this song moves. Expect a real volume climb between quiet sections and the loudest part of the arrangement — enough that you may want to set the initial volume below where you'd normally land.
Sudden changes: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
Texture is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.
Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.
Vocal style: dynamic vocals.
Where this sits in ABBA's catalog
We have 46 songs from ABBA in the library. Of those, 25 are rated Safe, 18 Moderate, and 3 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits at the artist average of 6.0, making it the #20 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from The Album
We have 2 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- Take a Chance on Me — safe DR 6
1977 context
Released in 1977. We have 226 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.4/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1970s.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Safe because its dynamic range stays within our low-variance band, there are no unsignaled changes, and the texture and vocal style are both in the low-fatigue range. Our methodology uses an AND rule for Safe — a song has to clear every dimension to earn the rating.
Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-13. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "The Name of the Game"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "The Name of the Game" by ABBA?
"The Name of the Game" by ABBA rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "The Name of the Game" — what is its dynamic range?
"The Name of the Game" has a dynamic range of 6/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.
Does "The Name of the Game" have sudden or surprising changes?
"The Name of the Game" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.
What is "The Name of the Game" best for?
In our library "The Name of the Game" is recommended for: emotional release, focus, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "The Name of the Game" released?
"The Name of the Game" is from 1977, on the album "The Album". It appears in our 1970s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "The Name of the Game"?
We tag "The Name of the Game" as contemplative, emotional, intimate. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "The Name of the Game"?
The vocal style is dynamic vocals.
Should I listen to "The Name of the Game"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "The Name of the Game" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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