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The Book of Souls

The Book of Souls

Iron Maiden · 2015 · 8 tracks

This album hits hard. 6 of 8 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.

0 safe 2 moderate 6 intense Avg DR 7.9
The character of The Book of Souls

Across the 8 The Book of Souls songs we've measured, intensity averages 62/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Tears of a Clown (the calmest here, 45) to The Book of Souls (the most charged, 69), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 2015.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to The Book of Souls.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Speed of Light
cathartic · confident · energetic
DR 8 intense
2
The Book of Souls
energetic · epic · intense
DR 9 intense
3
If Eternity Should Fail
cathartic · heavy · intense
DR 8 intense
4
Tears of a Clown
emotional · melancholy · reflective
DR 6 moderate
5
The Red and the Black
cathartic · energetic · heavy
DR 8 intense
6
Death or Glory
aggressive · confident · energetic
DR 7 moderate
7
Empire of the Clouds
emotional · intense · melancholy
DR 9 intense
8
Shadows of the Valley
emotional · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense

Frequently asked about The Book of Souls

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense The Book of Souls track?

Of the 8 The Book of Souls tracks we've measured, “The Book of Souls” scores highest at 69/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest The Book of Souls track?

“Tears of a Clown” measures gentlest at 45/100. It runs 112 BPM. The tracks here span 45–69 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is The Book of Souls overall?

The Book of Souls averages 62/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of The Book of Souls?

The The Book of Souls tracks we've measured average about 122 BPM — upbeat.

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