Sonic Highways
Foo Fighters · 2014 · 8 tracks
This album hits hard. 6 of 8 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 8 Sonic Highways songs we've measured, intensity averages 61/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Outside (the calmest here, 44) to Something from Nothing (the most charged, 73), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2014.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Something from Nothing.
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Frequently asked about Sonic Highways
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Sonic Highways track?
Of the 8 Sonic Highways tracks we've measured, “Something from Nothing” scores highest at 73/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Sonic Highways track?
“Outside” measures gentlest at 44/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 44–73 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Sonic Highways overall?
Sonic Highways averages 61/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Sonic Highways?
The Sonic Highways tracks we've measured average about 114 BPM — upbeat.
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