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Aftermath

Aftermath

The Rolling Stones · 1966 · 4 tracks

A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 1 intense.

0 safe 3 moderate 1 intense Avg DR 7.0
The character of Aftermath

Across the 4 Aftermath songs we've measured, intensity averages 57/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Under My Thumb (the calmest here, 47) to 19th Nervous Breakdown (the most charged, 64), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1966.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Paint It Black.

Sensory Arc

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Tracklist

1
Paint It Black
cathartic · heavy · melancholy
DR 8 moderate
2
Under My Thumb
confident · rebellious
DR 6 moderate
3
19th Nervous Breakdown
energetic · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
4
Mother's Little Helper
contemplative · melancholy · rebellious
DR 6 moderate

Frequently asked about Aftermath

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Aftermath track?

Of the 4 Aftermath tracks we've measured, “19th Nervous Breakdown” scores highest at 64/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Aftermath track?

“Under My Thumb” measures gentlest at 47/100. It runs 130 BPM. The tracks here span 47–64 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Aftermath overall?

Aftermath averages 57/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Aftermath?

The Aftermath tracks we've measured average about 135 BPM — upbeat.

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