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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

David Bowie · 1972 · 7 tracks

This album hits hard. 3 of 7 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.

1 safe 3 moderate 3 intense Avg DR 7.1
The character of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

Across the 7 The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars songs we've measured, intensity averages 52/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Lady Stardust (the calmest here, 18) to Moonage Daydream (the most charged, 68), 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 Rock 'n' Roll Suicide.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Starman
joyful · warm
DR 7 moderate
2
Ziggy Stardust
confident · energetic · rebellious
DR 7 moderate
3
Suffragette City
energetic · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
4
Moonage Daydream
confident · dreamy · intense
DR 8 intense
5
Five Years
intense · melancholy · reflective
DR 7 moderate
6
Rock 'n' Roll Suicide
cathartic · emotional · intimate
DR 9 intense
7
Lady Stardust
intimate · nostalgic · reflective
DR 4 safe

Frequently asked about The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars track?

Of the 7 The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars tracks we've measured, “Moonage Daydream” scores highest at 68/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars track?

“Lady Stardust” measures gentlest at 18/100. It runs 105 BPM. The tracks here span 18–68 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars overall?

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars averages 52/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars?

The The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars tracks we've measured average about 113 BPM — upbeat.

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