DJ Shadow
DJ Shadow lives in the middle ground — 18 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 2 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 20 DJ Shadow songs we've measured, intensity averages 45/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Scale It Back (the calmest here, 38) to I Gotta Rokk (the most charged, 77), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1996–2016.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Napalm Brain Scatter Brain.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about DJ Shadow
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense DJ Shadow song?
Of the 20 DJ Shadow songs we've measured, “I Gotta Rokk” scores highest at 77/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest DJ Shadow song?
“Scale It Back” measures gentlest at 38/100. It runs 90 BPM. The songs here span 38–77 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is DJ Shadow overall?
DJ Shadow averages 45/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of DJ Shadow?
The DJ Shadow songs we've measured average about 92 BPM — midtempo.
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