The Dark Side of the Moon
Pink Floyd · 1973 · 9 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 3 safe anchors, 4 moderate, 2 intense.
Across the 9 The Dark Side of the Moon songs we've measured, intensity averages 44/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Brain Damage (the calmest here, 14) to The Great Gig in the Sky (the most charged, 67), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1973.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to The Great Gig in the Sky.
Sensory Arc
Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.
Tracklist
Frequently asked about The Dark Side of the Moon
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense The Dark Side of the Moon track?
Of the 9 The Dark Side of the Moon tracks we've measured, “The Great Gig in the Sky” scores highest at 67/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Dark Side of the Moon track?
“Brain Damage” measures gentlest at 14/100. It runs 62 BPM. The tracks here span 14–67 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Dark Side of the Moon overall?
The Dark Side of the Moon averages 44/100 intensity across 9 measured tracks — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of The Dark Side of the Moon?
The The Dark Side of the Moon tracks we've measured average about 90 BPM — midtempo.
Which The Dark Side of the Moon tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Brain Damage”, “Breathe”, “Us and Them”.
Want the numbers on every track?
Build your listening profile