The Joshua Tree
U2 · 1987 · 8 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 2 safe anchors, 4 moderate, 2 intense.
Across the 8 The Joshua Tree songs we've measured, intensity averages 52/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Running to Stand Still (the calmest here, 13) to Bullet the Blue Sky (the most charged, 100), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1987.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Where the Streets Have No Name.
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Frequently asked about The Joshua Tree
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense The Joshua Tree track?
Of the 8 The Joshua Tree tracks we've measured, “Bullet the Blue Sky” scores highest at 100/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Joshua Tree track?
“Running to Stand Still” measures gentlest at 13/100. It runs 95 BPM. The tracks here span 13–100 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Joshua Tree overall?
The Joshua Tree averages 52/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of The Joshua Tree?
The The Joshua Tree tracks we've measured average about 110 BPM — upbeat.
Which The Joshua Tree tracks are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Running to Stand Still”, “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For”.
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