Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys lives in the middle ground — 17 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 2 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 19 Beastie Boys songs we've measured, intensity averages 52/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Brass Monkey (the calmest here, 38) to Sabotage (the most charged, 100), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1986–2011.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Sabotage.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Beastie Boys
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Beastie Boys song?
Of the 19 Beastie Boys songs we've measured, “Sabotage” scores highest at 100/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Beastie Boys song?
“Brass Monkey” measures gentlest at 38/100. It runs 98 BPM. The songs here span 38–100 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Beastie Boys overall?
Beastie Boys averages 52/100 intensity across 19 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Beastie Boys?
The Beastie Boys songs we've measured average about 105 BPM — midtempo.
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