Sheer Heart Attack
Queen · 1974 · 4 tracks
This album hits hard. 2 of 4 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 4 Sheer Heart Attack songs we've measured, intensity averages 71/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Killer Queen (the calmest here, 52) to Brighton Rock (the most charged, 96), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1974.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Brighton Rock.
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Frequently asked about Sheer Heart Attack
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Sheer Heart Attack track?
Of the 4 Sheer Heart Attack tracks we've measured, “Brighton Rock” scores highest at 96/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Sheer Heart Attack track?
“Killer Queen” measures gentlest at 52/100. It runs 112 BPM. The tracks here span 52–96 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Sheer Heart Attack overall?
Sheer Heart Attack averages 71/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Sheer Heart Attack?
The Sheer Heart Attack tracks we've measured average about 131 BPM — upbeat.
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