Who's Next
The Who · 1971 · 4 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 3 moderate, 1 intense.
Across the 4 Who's Next songs we've measured, intensity averages 57/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Behind Blue Eyes (the calmest here, 32) to Won't Get Fooled Again (the most charged, 79), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1971.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Baba O'Riley.
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Frequently asked about Who's Next
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Who's Next track?
Of the 4 Who's Next tracks we've measured, “Won't Get Fooled Again” scores highest at 79/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Who's Next track?
“Behind Blue Eyes” measures gentlest at 32/100. It runs 78 BPM. The tracks here span 32–79 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Who's Next overall?
Who's Next 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 Who's Next?
The Who's Next tracks we've measured average about 117 BPM — upbeat.
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