American Idiot
Green Day · 2004 · 6 tracks
This album hits hard. 4 of 6 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 6 American Idiot songs we've measured, intensity averages 73/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Wake Me Up When September Ends (the calmest here, 34) to Jesus of Suburbia (the most charged, 100), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2004.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Jesus of Suburbia.
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Frequently asked about American Idiot
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense American Idiot track?
Of the 6 American Idiot tracks we've measured, “Jesus of Suburbia” scores highest at 100/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest American Idiot track?
“Wake Me Up When September Ends” measures gentlest at 34/100. It runs 98 BPM. The tracks here span 34–100 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is American Idiot overall?
American Idiot averages 73/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of American Idiot?
The American Idiot tracks we've measured average about 154 BPM — fast.
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