Darkness on the Edge of Town
Bruce Springsteen · 1978 · 8 tracks
This album hits hard. 5 of 8 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 8 Darkness on the Edge of Town songs we've measured, intensity averages 58/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Factory (the calmest here, 42) to Adam Raised a Cain (the most charged, 70), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1978.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Adam Raised a Cain.
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Frequently asked about Darkness on the Edge of Town
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Darkness on the Edge of Town track?
Of the 8 Darkness on the Edge of Town tracks we've measured, “Adam Raised a Cain” scores highest at 70/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Darkness on the Edge of Town track?
“Factory” measures gentlest at 42/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 42–70 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Darkness on the Edge of Town overall?
Darkness on the Edge of Town averages 58/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Darkness on the Edge of Town?
The Darkness on the Edge of Town tracks we've measured average about 126 BPM — upbeat.
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