Down on the Upside
Soundgarden · 1996 · 5 tracks
This album hits hard. 3 of 5 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 5 Down on the Upside songs we've measured, intensity averages 64/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Burden in My Hand (the calmest here, 50) to Head Down (the most charged, 83), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1996.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Blow Up the Outside World.
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Frequently asked about Down on the Upside
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Down on the Upside track?
Of the 5 Down on the Upside tracks we've measured, “Head Down” scores highest at 83/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Down on the Upside track?
“Burden in My Hand” measures gentlest at 50/100. It runs 92 BPM. The tracks here span 50–83 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Down on the Upside overall?
Down on the Upside averages 64/100 intensity across 5 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Down on the Upside?
The Down on the Upside tracks we've measured average about 102 BPM — midtempo.
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