AC/DC
AC/DC is a band that doesn't hold back. 63 of 74 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
The character of AC/DC
Across the 74 AC/DC songs we've measured, intensity averages 62/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution (the calmest here, 33) to Thunderstruck (the most charged, 88), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1975–2020.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Whole Lotta Rosie.
7.8
Avg Intensity
74
Songs Decoded
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The songs that hit hardest
T.N.T.
intense
harsh texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1975
Jailbreak
intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 1976
Let There Be Rock
intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 1977
Whole Lotta Rosie
intense
harsh texture · moderate changes · DR 9
· 1977
If You Want Blood (You've Got It)
intense
harsh texture · moderate changes · DR 9
· 1978
Riff Raff
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1978
Sin City
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1978
Highway to Hell
intense
complex texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 1979
Shot Down in Flames
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1979
Touch Too Much
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1979
Back in Black
intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8
· 1980
Givin' the Dog a Bone
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1980
Have a Drink on Me
intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8
· 1980
Hells Bells
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1980
Shoot to Thrill
intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8
· 1980
What Do You Do for Money Honey
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1980
For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1981
Are You Ready
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1990
Fire Your Guns
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1990
Mistress for Christmas
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1990
Moneytalks
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1990
Rock Your Heart Out
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1990
Shake a Leg
intense
harsh texture · moderate changes · DR 9
· 1990
The Razors Edge
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1990
Thunderstruck
intense
complex texture · frequent changes · DR 9
· 1990
Big Gun
intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8
· 1993
Ballbreaker
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1995
Burnin' Alive
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1995
Cover You in Oil
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1995
Hail Caesar
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1995
Hard as a Rock
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1995
Whiskey on the Rocks
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 1995
All Screwed Up
intense
harsh texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2000
Can't Stand Still
intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8
· 2000
Hold Me Back
intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8
· 2000
House of Jazz
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2000
Safe in New York City
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2000
Satellite Blues
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2000
Stiff Upper Lip
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2000
Big Jack
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2008
Decibel
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2008
Money Made
intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8
· 2008
Rock 'n' Roll Train
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2008
She Likes Rock N Roll
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2008
Spoilin' for a Fight
intense
harsh texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2008
Stormy May Day
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2008
War Machine
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2008
Wheels
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2008
Baptism by Fire
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2014
Dogs of War
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2014
Emission Control
intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8
· 2014
Hard Times
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2014
Play Ball
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2014
Sweet Candy
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2014
Code Red
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2020
Demon Fire
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2020
Kick You When You're Down
intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8
· 2020
No Man's Land
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2020
Realize
intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8
· 2020
Shot in the Dark
intense
harsh texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2020
Systems Down
intense
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 8
· 2020
Through the Mists of Time
intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8
· 2020
Witch's Spell
intense
layered texture · mild changes · DR 8
· 2020
The controlled burn
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
moderate
layered texture · moderate changes · DR 6
· 1976
It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)
moderate
complex texture · mild changes · DR 6
· 1976
Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution
moderate
smooth texture · none changes · DR 6
· 1980
You Shook Me All Night Long
moderate
layered texture · none changes · DR 7
· 1980
Who Made Who
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 1986
Boogie Man
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
· 1995
Anything Goes
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 2008
Miss Adventure
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 2014
Rock or Bust
moderate
smooth texture · none changes · DR 6
· 2014
Rock the Blues Away
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
· 2014
Wild Reputation
moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
· 2020
Frequently asked about AC/DC
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense AC/DC song?
Of the 74 AC/DC songs we've measured, “Thunderstruck” scores highest at 88/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest AC/DC song?
“Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution” measures gentlest at 33/100. It runs 94 BPM. The songs here span 33–88 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is AC/DC overall?
AC/DC averages 62/100 intensity across 74 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of AC/DC?
The AC/DC songs we've measured average about 125 BPM — upbeat.
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