Horses
Patti Smith · 1975 · 8 tracks
This album hits hard. 5 of 8 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 8 Horses songs we've measured, intensity averages 60/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Redondo Beach (the calmest here, 29) to Break It Up (the most charged, 85), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. Most of it lands around 1975.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Break It Up.
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Frequently asked about Horses
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Horses track?
Of the 8 Horses tracks we've measured, “Break It Up” scores highest at 85/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Horses track?
“Redondo Beach” measures gentlest at 29/100. It runs 90 BPM. The tracks here span 29–85 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Horses overall?
Horses averages 60/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Horses?
The Horses tracks we've measured average about 113 BPM — upbeat.
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