Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin lives in the middle ground — 13 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 7 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 20 Janis Joplin songs we've measured, intensity averages 54/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Mercedes Benz (the calmest here, 35) to Move Over (the most charged, 64), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1968–1973.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Ball and Chain.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Janis Joplin
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Janis Joplin song?
Of the 20 Janis Joplin songs we've measured, “Move Over” scores highest at 64/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Janis Joplin song?
“Mercedes Benz” measures gentlest at 35/100. It runs 90 BPM. The songs here span 35–64 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Janis Joplin overall?
Janis Joplin averages 54/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Janis Joplin?
The Janis Joplin songs we've measured average about 100 BPM — midtempo.
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