Thriller
Michael Jackson · 1982 · 7 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 1 safe anchors, 4 moderate, 2 intense.
Across the 7 Thriller songs we've measured, intensity averages 53/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from The Lady in My Life (the calmest here, 15) to Thriller (the most charged, 86), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1982.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Thriller.
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Frequently asked about Thriller
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Thriller track?
Of the 7 Thriller tracks we've measured, “Thriller” scores highest at 86/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Thriller track?
“The Lady in My Life” measures gentlest at 15/100. It runs 72 BPM. The tracks here span 15–86 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Thriller overall?
Thriller averages 53/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Thriller?
The Thriller tracks we've measured average about 113 BPM — upbeat.
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