Bad Brains
Bad Brains is a band that doesn't hold back. 25 of 27 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 27 Bad Brains songs we've measured, intensity averages 86/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Sacred Love (the calmest here, 51) to Sailin' On (the most charged, 100), with complex textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1980–1989.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Pay to Cum.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Bad Brains
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Bad Brains song?
Of the 27 Bad Brains songs we've measured, “Sailin' On” scores highest at 100/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Bad Brains song?
“Sacred Love” measures gentlest at 51/100. It runs 140 BPM. The songs here span 51–100 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Bad Brains overall?
Bad Brains averages 86/100 intensity across 27 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Bad Brains?
The Bad Brains songs we've measured average about 179 BPM — fast.
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