Master of Reality
Black Sabbath · 1971 · 8 tracks
This album hits hard. 4 of 8 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 8 Master of Reality songs we've measured, intensity averages 45/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Orchid (the calmest here, 10) to Lord of This World (the most charged, 81), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1971.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Children of the Grave.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about Master of Reality
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Master of Reality track?
Of the 8 Master of Reality tracks we've measured, “Lord of This World” scores highest at 81/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Master of Reality track?
“Orchid” measures gentlest at 10/100. It runs 75 BPM. The tracks here span 10–81 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Master of Reality overall?
Master of Reality averages 45/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Master of Reality?
The Master of Reality tracks we've measured average about 97 BPM — midtempo.
Which Master of Reality tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Orchid”, “Solitude”, “Embryo”.
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