It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
Public Enemy · 1988 · 7 tracks
This album hits hard. 5 of 7 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 7 It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back songs we've measured, intensity averages 70/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos (the calmest here, 52) to Rebel Without a Pause (the most charged, 86), 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 Bring the Noise.
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Frequently asked about It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back track?
Of the 7 It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back tracks we've measured, “Rebel Without a Pause” scores highest at 86/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back track?
“Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos” measures gentlest at 52/100. It runs 105 BPM. The tracks here span 52–86 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back overall?
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back averages 70/100 intensity across 7 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back?
The It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back tracks we've measured average about 108 BPM — midtempo.
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