King Tubby
King Tubby lives in the middle ground — 19 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 1 quiet anchor and
Across the 20 King Tubby songs we've measured, intensity averages 37/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from King Tubby Plays Sweet Reggae (the calmest here, 35) to A Better Version (the most charged, 46), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1973–1976.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Dub Fi Gwan.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about King Tubby
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense King Tubby song?
Of the 20 King Tubby songs we've measured, “A Better Version” scores highest at 46/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest King Tubby song?
“King Tubby Plays Sweet Reggae” measures gentlest at 35/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 35–46 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is King Tubby overall?
King Tubby averages 37/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of King Tubby?
The King Tubby songs we've measured average about 71 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
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