Licensed to Ill
Beastie Boys · 1986 · 4 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 4 moderate, 0 intense.
Across the 4 Licensed to Ill songs we've measured, intensity averages 51/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Brass Monkey (the calmest here, 38) to Fight For Your Right (the most charged, 64), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1986.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Fight For Your Right.
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Frequently asked about Licensed to Ill
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Licensed to Ill track?
Of the 4 Licensed to Ill tracks we've measured, “Fight For Your Right” scores highest at 64/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Licensed to Ill track?
“Brass Monkey” measures gentlest at 38/100. It runs 98 BPM. The tracks here span 38–64 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Licensed to Ill overall?
Licensed to Ill averages 51/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Licensed to Ill?
The Licensed to Ill tracks we've measured average about 108 BPM — midtempo.
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