Dick Dale
Dick Dale is a band that doesn't hold back. 13 of 19 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 19 Dick Dale songs we've measured, intensity averages 65/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Eight til Midnight (the calmest here, 45) to Take It Off (the most charged, 82), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. Most of it lands around 1962.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Banzai Washout.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Dick Dale
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Dick Dale song?
Of the 19 Dick Dale songs we've measured, “Take It Off” scores highest at 82/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Dick Dale song?
“Eight til Midnight” measures gentlest at 45/100. It runs 140 BPM. The songs here span 45–82 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Dick Dale overall?
Dick Dale averages 65/100 intensity across 19 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Dick Dale?
The Dick Dale songs we've measured average about 155 BPM — fast.
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