Dead Kennedys
Dead Kennedys 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 Dead Kennedys songs we've measured, intensity averages 87/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from In Sight (the calmest here, 82) to Nazi Punks Fuck Off (the most charged, 92), with complex textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1980–1987.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Holiday in Cambodia.
The songs that hit hardest
Frequently asked about Dead Kennedys
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Dead Kennedys song?
Of the 20 Dead Kennedys songs we've measured, “Nazi Punks Fuck Off” scores highest at 92/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Dead Kennedys song?
“In Sight” measures gentlest at 82/100. It runs 160 BPM. The songs here span 82–92 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Dead Kennedys overall?
Dead Kennedys averages 87/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Dead Kennedys?
The Dead Kennedys songs we've measured average about 164 BPM — fast.
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