Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A · 1988 · 7 tracks
This album hits hard. 7 of 7 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 7 Straight Outta Compton songs we've measured, intensity averages 72/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Express Yourself (the calmest here, 60) to F*** tha Police (the most charged, 100), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. Most of it lands around 1988.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to F*** tha Police.
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Frequently asked about Straight Outta Compton
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Straight Outta Compton track?
Of the 7 Straight Outta Compton tracks we've measured, “F*** tha Police” scores highest at 100/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Straight Outta Compton track?
“Express Yourself” measures gentlest at 60/100. It runs 100 BPM. The tracks here span 60–100 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Straight Outta Compton overall?
Straight Outta Compton averages 72/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Straight Outta Compton?
The Straight Outta Compton tracks we've measured average about 95 BPM — midtempo.
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