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Superunknown

Soundgarden · 1994 · 10 tracks

This album hits hard. 9 of 10 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.

0 safe 1 moderate 9 intense Avg DR 7.9
The character of Superunknown

Across the 10 Superunknown songs we've measured, intensity averages 66/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Fell on Black Days (the calmest here, 57) to Spoonman (the most charged, 75), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1994.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Black Hole Sun.

Sensory Arc

Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.

Tracklist

1
Black Hole Sun
contemplative · heavy
DR 8 intense
2
Spoonman
energetic · intense · reflective
DR 8 intense
3
Fell on Black Days
introspective · melancholy · reflective
DR 7 moderate
4
My Wave
intense · reflective
DR 8 intense
5
The Day I Tried to Live
introspective · melancholy · reflective
DR 8 intense
6
4th of July
heavy · introspective · melancholy
DR 8 intense
7
Limo Wreck
heavy · introspective · melancholy
DR 8 intense
8
Like Suicide
emotional · introspective · melancholy
DR 8 intense
9
Superunknown
cathartic · intense · reflective
DR 8 intense
10
Mailman
emotional · heavy · introspective
DR 8 intense

Frequently asked about Superunknown

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Superunknown track?

Of the 10 Superunknown tracks we've measured, “Spoonman” scores highest at 75/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Superunknown track?

“Fell on Black Days” measures gentlest at 57/100. It runs 90 BPM. The tracks here span 57–75 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Superunknown overall?

Superunknown averages 66/100 intensity across 10 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Superunknown?

The Superunknown tracks we've measured average about 92 BPM — midtempo.

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