Fear of a Black Planet
Public Enemy · 1990 · 6 tracks
This album hits hard. 5 of 6 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 6 Fear of a Black Planet songs we've measured, intensity averages 71/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from 911 Is a Joke (the calmest here, 54) to Welcome to the Terrordome (the most charged, 82), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. Most of it lands around 1990.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Fight the Power.
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Frequently asked about Fear of a Black Planet
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Fear of a Black Planet track?
Of the 6 Fear of a Black Planet tracks we've measured, “Welcome to the Terrordome” scores highest at 82/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Fear of a Black Planet track?
“911 Is a Joke” measures gentlest at 54/100. It runs 106 BPM. The tracks here span 54–82 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Fear of a Black Planet overall?
Fear of a Black Planet averages 71/100 intensity across 6 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Fear of a Black Planet?
The Fear of a Black Planet tracks we've measured average about 104 BPM — midtempo.
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