Emerson Lake and Palmer
Emerson Lake and Palmer lives in the middle ground — 13 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 7 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 20 Emerson Lake and Palmer songs we've measured, intensity averages 60/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Lucky Man (the calmest here, 27) to Karn Evil 9 (the most charged, 86), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1970–1977.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Tarkus.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Emerson Lake and Palmer
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Emerson Lake and Palmer song?
Of the 20 Emerson Lake and Palmer songs we've measured, “Karn Evil 9” scores highest at 86/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Emerson Lake and Palmer song?
“Lucky Man” measures gentlest at 27/100. It runs 95 BPM. The songs here span 27–86 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Emerson Lake and Palmer overall?
Emerson Lake and Palmer averages 60/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Emerson Lake and Palmer?
The Emerson Lake and Palmer songs we've measured average about 109 BPM — midtempo.
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