Combat Rock
The Clash · 1982 · 4 tracks
This album hits hard. 3 of 4 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 4 Combat Rock songs we've measured, intensity averages 61/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Straight to Hell (the calmest here, 47) to Rock the Casbah (the most charged, 68), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1982.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Should I Stay or Should I Go.
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Frequently asked about Combat Rock
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Combat Rock track?
Of the 4 Combat Rock tracks we've measured, “Rock the Casbah” scores highest at 68/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Combat Rock track?
“Straight to Hell” measures gentlest at 47/100. It runs 95 BPM. The tracks here span 47–68 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Combat Rock overall?
Combat Rock averages 61/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Combat Rock?
The Combat Rock tracks we've measured average about 130 BPM — upbeat.
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