The Downward Spiral
Nine Inch Nails · 1994 · 9 tracks
This album hits hard. 6 of 9 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 9 The Downward Spiral songs we've measured, intensity averages 59/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from A Warm Place (the calmest here, 8) to The Becoming (the most charged, 100), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1994.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to March of the Pigs.
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Frequently asked about The Downward Spiral
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense The Downward Spiral track?
Of the 9 The Downward Spiral tracks we've measured, “The Becoming” scores highest at 100/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Downward Spiral track?
“A Warm Place” measures gentlest at 8/100. It runs 60 BPM. The tracks here span 8–100 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Downward Spiral overall?
The Downward Spiral averages 59/100 intensity across 9 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of The Downward Spiral?
The The Downward Spiral tracks we've measured average about 115 BPM — upbeat.
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