Vol. 4
Black Sabbath · 1972 · 10 tracks
This album hits hard. 5 of 10 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 10 Vol. 4 songs we've measured, intensity averages 51/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Laguna Sunrise (the calmest here, 9) to Wheels of Confusion / The Straightener (the most charged, 66), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1972.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Supernaut.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about Vol. 4
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Vol. 4 track?
Of the 10 Vol. 4 tracks we've measured, “Wheels of Confusion / The Straightener” scores highest at 66/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Vol. 4 track?
“Laguna Sunrise” measures gentlest at 9/100. It runs 65 BPM. The tracks here span 9–66 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Vol. 4 overall?
Vol. 4 averages 51/100 intensity across 10 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Vol. 4?
The Vol. 4 tracks we've measured average about 120 BPM — upbeat.
Which Vol. 4 tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Laguna Sunrise”, “Changes”.
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