Hole
Hole is a band that doesn't hold back. 10 of 20 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 20 Hole songs we've measured, intensity averages 60/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Softer Softest (the calmest here, 47) to Retard Girl (the most charged, 83), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1991–1998.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Pretty on the Inside.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Hole
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Hole song?
Of the 20 Hole songs we've measured, “Retard Girl” scores highest at 83/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Hole song?
“Softer Softest” measures gentlest at 47/100. It runs 100 BPM. The songs here span 47–83 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Hole overall?
Hole 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 Hole?
The Hole songs we've measured average about 114 BPM — upbeat.
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