The Low End Theory
A Tribe Called Quest · 1992 · 6 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 6 The Low End Theory songs we've measured, intensity averages 42/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Jazz (We've Got) (the calmest here, 25) to Scenario (the most charged, 51), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1991–1992.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Scenario.
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Frequently asked about The Low End Theory
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense The Low End Theory track?
Of the 6 The Low End Theory tracks we've measured, “Scenario” scores highest at 51/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Low End Theory track?
“Jazz (We've Got)” measures gentlest at 25/100. It runs 95 BPM. The tracks here span 25–51 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Low End Theory overall?
The Low End Theory averages 42/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of The Low End Theory?
The The Low End Theory tracks we've measured average about 93 BPM — midtempo.
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