Surfer's Choice
Dick Dale · 1962 · 7 tracks
This album hits hard. 4 of 7 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 7 Surfer's Choice songs we've measured, intensity averages 58/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Pipeline (the calmest here, 45) to Misirlou (the most charged, 74), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1962.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Misirlou.
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Frequently asked about Surfer's Choice
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Surfer's Choice track?
Of the 7 Surfer's Choice tracks we've measured, “Misirlou” scores highest at 74/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Surfer's Choice track?
“Pipeline” measures gentlest at 45/100. It runs 140 BPM. The tracks here span 45–74 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Surfer's Choice overall?
Surfer's Choice averages 58/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Surfer's Choice?
The Surfer's Choice tracks we've measured average about 140 BPM — fast.
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