Black Flag
Black Flag is a band that doesn't hold back. 20 of 20 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 20 Black Flag songs we've measured, intensity averages 98/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Slip It In (the calmest here, 92) to Room 13 (the most charged, 100), with harsh textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1979–1985.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Nervous Breakdown.
The songs that hit hardest
Frequently asked about Black Flag
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Black Flag song?
Of the 20 Black Flag songs we've measured, “Room 13” scores highest at 100/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Black Flag song?
“Slip It In” measures gentlest at 92/100. It runs 120 BPM. The songs here span 92–100 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Black Flag overall?
Black Flag averages 98/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Black Flag?
The Black Flag songs we've measured average about 162 BPM — fast.
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