King Crimson
King Crimson is a band that doesn't hold back. 13 of 18 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 18 King Crimson songs we've measured, intensity averages 60/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from I Talk to the Wind (the calmest here, 13) to Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One (the most charged, 94), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1969–1982.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about King Crimson
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense King Crimson song?
Of the 18 King Crimson songs we've measured, “Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One” scores highest at 94/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest King Crimson song?
“I Talk to the Wind” measures gentlest at 13/100. It runs 85 BPM. The songs here span 13–94 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is King Crimson overall?
King Crimson averages 60/100 intensity across 18 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of King Crimson?
The King Crimson songs we've measured average about 116 BPM — upbeat.
Which King Crimson songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “I Talk to the Wind”, “Matte Kudasai”, “Heartbeat”.
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