London Calling
The Clash · 1979 · 11 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 9 moderate, 2 intense.
Across the 11 London Calling songs we've measured, intensity averages 53/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Train in Vain (Stand by Me) (the calmest here, 40) to Clampdown (the most charged, 66), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1979.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to London Calling.
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Frequently asked about London Calling
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense London Calling track?
Of the 11 London Calling tracks we've measured, “Clampdown” scores highest at 66/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest London Calling track?
“Train in Vain (Stand by Me)” measures gentlest at 40/100. It runs 145 BPM. The tracks here span 40–66 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is London Calling overall?
London Calling averages 53/100 intensity across 11 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of London Calling?
The London Calling tracks we've measured average about 138 BPM — upbeat.
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