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Powerslave

Powerslave

Iron Maiden · 1984 · 8 tracks

This album hits hard. 8 of 8 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.

0 safe 0 moderate 8 intense Avg DR 8.5
The character of Powerslave

Across the 8 Powerslave songs we've measured, intensity averages 68/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Losfer Words (Big 'Orra) (the calmest here, 60) to Aces High (the most charged, 75), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1984.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Aces High.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
2 Minutes to Midnight
energetic · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
2
Aces High
aggressive · cathartic · confident
DR 9 intense
3
Powerslave
cathartic · energetic · intense
DR 9 intense
4
Rime of the Ancient Mariner
dramatic · epic · intense
DR 9 intense
5
Back in the Village
energetic · intense · rebellious
DR 9 intense
6
Flash of the Blade
energetic · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
7
The Duellists
aggressive · cathartic · energetic
DR 8 intense
8
Losfer Words (Big 'Orra)
energetic · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense

Frequently asked about Powerslave

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Powerslave track?

Of the 8 Powerslave tracks we've measured, “Aces High” scores highest at 75/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Powerslave track?

“Losfer Words (Big 'Orra)” measures gentlest at 60/100. It runs 170 BPM. The tracks here span 60–75 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Powerslave overall?

Powerslave averages 68/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Powerslave?

The Powerslave tracks we've measured average about 148 BPM — fast.

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