Godspeed You Black Emperor
Godspeed You Black Emperor is a band that doesn't hold back. 17 of 19 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 19 Godspeed You Black Emperor songs we've measured, intensity averages 70/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Sleep (the calmest here, 41) to Motherfucker Redeemer (the most charged, 83), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1997–2021.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Gathering Storm.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Godspeed You Black Emperor
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Godspeed You Black Emperor song?
Of the 19 Godspeed You Black Emperor songs we've measured, “Motherfucker Redeemer” scores highest at 83/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Godspeed You Black Emperor song?
“Sleep” measures gentlest at 41/100. It runs 60 BPM. The songs here span 41–83 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Godspeed You Black Emperor overall?
Godspeed You Black Emperor averages 70/100 intensity across 19 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Godspeed You Black Emperor?
The Godspeed You Black Emperor songs we've measured average about 81 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
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