Fear of the Dark
Iron Maiden · 1992 · 7 tracks
This album hits hard. 6 of 7 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 7 Fear of the Dark songs we've measured, intensity averages 65/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Wasting Love (the calmest here, 50) to Be Quick or Be Dead (the most charged, 88), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1992.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Be Quick or Be Dead.
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Frequently asked about Fear of the Dark
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Fear of the Dark track?
Of the 7 Fear of the Dark tracks we've measured, “Be Quick or Be Dead” scores highest at 88/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Fear of the Dark track?
“Wasting Love” measures gentlest at 50/100. It runs 85 BPM. The tracks here span 50–88 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Fear of the Dark overall?
Fear of the Dark averages 65/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Fear of the Dark?
The Fear of the Dark tracks we've measured average about 134 BPM — upbeat.
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