Future Shock
Herbie Hancock · 1983 · 4 tracks
This album hits hard. 2 of 4 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 4 Future Shock songs we've measured, intensity averages 54/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Autodrive (the calmest here, 43) to Earth Beat (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1983.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Rockit.
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Frequently asked about Future Shock
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Future Shock track?
Of the 4 Future Shock tracks we've measured, “Earth Beat” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Future Shock track?
“Autodrive” measures gentlest at 43/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 43–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Future Shock overall?
Future Shock averages 54/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Future Shock?
The Future Shock tracks we've measured average about 119 BPM — upbeat.
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