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Sabotage

Sabotage

Black Sabbath · 1975 · 5 tracks

This album hits hard. 4 of 5 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.

0 safe 1 moderate 4 intense Avg DR 7.6
The character of Sabotage

Across the 5 Sabotage songs we've measured, intensity averages 62/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Am I Going Insane (Radio) (the calmest here, 51) to Symptom of the Universe (the most charged, 68), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1975.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Hole in the Sky.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Hole in the Sky
cathartic · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
2
Symptom of the Universe
energetic · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
3
Megalomania
heavy · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
4
The Thrill of It All
energetic · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
5
Am I Going Insane (Radio)
intense · melancholy · rebellious
DR 6 moderate

Frequently asked about Sabotage

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Sabotage track?

Of the 5 Sabotage tracks we've measured, “Symptom of the Universe” scores highest at 68/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Sabotage track?

“Am I Going Insane (Radio)” measures gentlest at 51/100. It runs 140 BPM. The tracks here span 51–68 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Sabotage overall?

Sabotage averages 62/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Sabotage?

The Sabotage tracks we've measured average about 132 BPM — upbeat.

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