Octopus
Gentle Giant · 1972 · 5 tracks
This album hits hard. 4 of 5 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 5 Octopus songs we've measured, intensity averages 82/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Schooldays (the calmest here, 79) to Proclamation (the most charged, 83), with complex textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. Most of it lands around 1972.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Knots.
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Frequently asked about Octopus
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Octopus track?
Of the 5 Octopus tracks we've measured, “Proclamation” scores highest at 83/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Octopus track?
“Schooldays” measures gentlest at 79/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 79–83 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Octopus overall?
Octopus averages 82/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Octopus?
The Octopus tracks we've measured average about 120 BPM — upbeat.
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