Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five lives in the middle ground — 19 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 1 song where they let go completely.

The character of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five

Across the 20 Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five songs we've measured, intensity averages 51/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from The Message (the calmest here, 43) to Pump Me Up (the most charged, 77), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1982–1984.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Pump Me Up.

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The songs that hit hardest

The controlled burn

Freedom moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 7
Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel moderate
layered texture · frequent changes · DR 7
Larry's Dance Theme moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
Magic Carpet Ride moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
Round and Round moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
Sign of the Times moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
Style moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
Survival moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
The Birthday Party moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
Vice moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6
Adventures of Grandmaster Flash moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1982
I'm Bad moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1982
She's Fresh moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1982
Step Off moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1982
The Message moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1982
New York New York moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1983
Scorpio moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1983
Beat Street Breakdown moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1984
White Lines moderate
layered texture · mild changes · DR 6 · 1984

Frequently asked about Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five

Answered from our measurements of every song above.

What is the most intense Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five song?

Of the 20 Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five songs we've measured, “Pump Me Up” scores highest at 77/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five song?

“The Message” measures gentlest at 43/100. It runs 116 BPM. The songs here span 43–77 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five overall?

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five averages 51/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five?

The Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five songs we've measured average about 113 BPM — upbeat.

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