Lateralus
Tool · 2001 · 9 tracks
This album hits hard. 6 of 9 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.
Across the 9 Lateralus songs we've measured, intensity averages 63/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Disposition (the calmest here, 34) to Lateralus (the most charged, 84), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. Most of it lands around 2001.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Lateralus.
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Frequently asked about Lateralus
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Lateralus track?
Of the 9 Lateralus tracks we've measured, “Lateralus” scores highest at 84/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Lateralus track?
“Disposition” measures gentlest at 34/100. It runs 70 BPM. The tracks here span 34–84 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Lateralus overall?
Lateralus averages 63/100 intensity across 9 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Lateralus?
The Lateralus tracks we've measured average about 88 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
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