Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin · 1971 · 8 tracks
This album hits hard. 4 of 8 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 8 Led Zeppelin IV songs we've measured, intensity averages 59/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Going to California (the calmest here, 23) to When the Levee Breaks (the most charged, 90), with complex textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1971.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Stairway to Heaven.
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Frequently asked about Led Zeppelin IV
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Led Zeppelin IV track?
Of the 8 Led Zeppelin IV tracks we've measured, “When the Levee Breaks” scores highest at 90/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Led Zeppelin IV track?
“Going to California” measures gentlest at 23/100. It runs 80 BPM. The tracks here span 23–90 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Led Zeppelin IV overall?
Led Zeppelin IV averages 59/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Led Zeppelin IV?
The Led Zeppelin IV tracks we've measured average about 96 BPM — midtempo.
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