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Tommy

The Who · 1969 · 4 tracks

This album hits hard. 2 of 4 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.

0 safe 2 moderate 2 intense Avg DR 7.3
The character of Tommy

Across the 4 Tommy songs we've measured, intensity averages 56/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Overture (the calmest here, 43) to Amazing Journey (the most charged, 70), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1969.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Amazing Journey.

Sensory Arc

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

Tracklist

1
Pinball Wizard
energetic · joyful
DR 7 intense
2
Amazing Journey
intense · transcendent · unsettling
DR 8 intense
3
Overture
energetic · nostalgic
DR 7 moderate
4
See Me, Feel Me
emotional · transcendent · uplifting
DR 7 moderate

Frequently asked about Tommy

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Tommy track?

Of the 4 Tommy tracks we've measured, “Amazing Journey” scores highest at 70/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Tommy track?

“Overture” measures gentlest at 43/100. It runs 120 BPM. The tracks here span 43–70 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Tommy overall?

Tommy averages 56/100 intensity across 4 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Tommy?

The Tommy tracks we've measured average about 119 BPM — upbeat.

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