Bad
Michael Jackson · 1987 · 8 tracks
This album hits hard. 4 of 8 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 8 Bad songs we've measured, intensity averages 53/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Liberian Girl (the calmest here, 17) to Leave Me Alone (the most charged, 64), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1987.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Dirty Diana.
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Tracklist
Frequently asked about Bad
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Bad track?
Of the 8 Bad tracks we've measured, “Leave Me Alone” scores highest at 64/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Bad track?
“Liberian Girl” measures gentlest at 17/100. It runs 96 BPM. The tracks here span 17–64 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Bad overall?
Bad averages 53/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Bad?
The Bad tracks we've measured average about 117 BPM — upbeat.
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