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Killers

Iron Maiden · 1981 · 5 tracks

This album hits hard. 4 of 5 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.

0 safe 1 moderate 4 intense Avg DR 7.8
The character of Killers

Across the 5 Killers songs we've measured, intensity averages 65/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Twilight Zone (the calmest here, 53) to Purgatory (the most charged, 69), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1981.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Wrathchild.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Wrathchild
aggressive · cathartic · intense
DR 8 intense
2
Killers
aggressive · energetic · intense
DR 8 intense
3
Murders in the Rue Morgue
energetic · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
4
Purgatory
aggressive · energetic · intense
DR 8 intense
5
Twilight Zone
confident · energetic · intense
DR 7 moderate

Frequently asked about Killers

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Killers track?

Of the 5 Killers tracks we've measured, “Purgatory” scores highest at 69/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Killers track?

“Twilight Zone” measures gentlest at 53/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 53–69 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Killers overall?

Killers averages 65/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Killers?

The Killers tracks we've measured average about 162 BPM — fast.

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