Load
Metallica · 1996 · 6 tracks
This album hits hard. 3 of 6 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 6 Load songs we've measured, intensity averages 51/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Mama Said (the calmest here, 20) to Bleeding Me (the most charged, 68), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1996.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Bleeding Me.
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Frequently asked about Load
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Load track?
Of the 6 Load tracks we've measured, “Bleeding Me” scores highest at 68/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Load track?
“Mama Said” measures gentlest at 20/100. It runs 125 BPM. The tracks here span 20–68 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Load overall?
Load averages 51/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Load?
The Load tracks we've measured average about 107 BPM — midtempo.
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