Countdown to Extinction
Megadeth · 1992 · 5 tracks
This album hits hard. 4 of 5 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 5 Countdown to Extinction songs we've measured, intensity averages 69/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Foreclosure of a Dream (the calmest here, 55) to Skin o' My Teeth (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 Skin o' My Teeth.
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Frequently asked about Countdown to Extinction
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Countdown to Extinction track?
Of the 5 Countdown to Extinction tracks we've measured, “Skin o' My Teeth” scores highest at 88/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Countdown to Extinction track?
“Foreclosure of a Dream” measures gentlest at 55/100. It runs 148 BPM. The tracks here span 55–88 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Countdown to Extinction overall?
Countdown to Extinction averages 69/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Countdown to Extinction?
The Countdown to Extinction tracks we've measured average about 156 BPM — fast.
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