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Back in Black

Back in Black

AC/DC · 1980 · 8 tracks

This album hits hard. 6 of 8 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.

0 safe 2 moderate 6 intense Avg DR 7.6
The character of Back in Black

Across the 8 Back in Black songs we've measured, intensity averages 56/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution (the calmest here, 33) to Givin' the Dog a Bone (the most charged, 68), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1980.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Back in Black.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Back in Black
energetic · joyful
DR 8 intense
2
You Shook Me All Night Long
joyful · warm
DR 7 moderate
3
Shoot to Thrill
energetic · joyful
DR 8 intense
4
Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution
contemplative · joyful
DR 6 moderate
5
Hells Bells
cathartic · heavy · intense
DR 8 intense
6
Givin' the Dog a Bone
confident · energetic · rebellious
DR 8 intense
7
Have a Drink on Me
energetic · rebellious
DR 8 intense
8
What Do You Do for Money Honey
confident · energetic · rebellious
DR 8 intense

Frequently asked about Back in Black

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Back in Black track?

Of the 8 Back in Black tracks we've measured, “Givin' the Dog a Bone” scores highest at 68/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Back in Black track?

“Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution” measures gentlest at 33/100. It runs 94 BPM. The tracks here span 33–68 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Back in Black overall?

Back in Black averages 56/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Back in Black?

The Back in Black tracks we've measured average about 119 BPM — upbeat.

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