Freedom of Choice
Devo · 1980 · 6 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 5 moderate, 1 intense.
Across the 6 Freedom of Choice songs we've measured, intensity averages 53/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Whip It (the calmest here, 49) to Gates of Steel (the most charged, 64), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1980.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Gates of Steel.
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Frequently asked about Freedom of Choice
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Freedom of Choice track?
Of the 6 Freedom of Choice tracks we've measured, “Gates of Steel” scores highest at 64/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Freedom of Choice track?
“Whip It” measures gentlest at 49/100. It runs 152 BPM. The tracks here span 49–64 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Freedom of Choice overall?
Freedom of Choice averages 53/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Freedom of Choice?
The Freedom of Choice tracks we've measured average about 152 BPM — fast.
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