Machine Head
Deep Purple · 1972 · 5 tracks
This album hits hard. 3 of 5 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 5 Machine Head songs we've measured, intensity averages 68/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Lazy (the calmest here, 51) to Pictures of Home (the most charged, 83), 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 Highway Star.
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Frequently asked about Machine Head
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Machine Head track?
Of the 5 Machine Head tracks we've measured, “Pictures of Home” scores highest at 83/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Machine Head track?
“Lazy” measures gentlest at 51/100. It runs 100 BPM. The tracks here span 51–83 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Machine Head overall?
Machine Head averages 68/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Machine Head?
The Machine Head tracks we've measured average about 120 BPM — upbeat.
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