Opeth
Opeth is a band that doesn't hold back. 11 of 20 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 20 Opeth songs we've measured, intensity averages 65/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from In My Time of Need (the calmest here, 40) to Watershed (the most charged, 86), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1998–2019.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Blackwater Park.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Opeth
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Opeth song?
Of the 20 Opeth songs we've measured, “Watershed” scores highest at 86/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Opeth song?
“In My Time of Need” measures gentlest at 40/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 40–86 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Opeth overall?
Opeth averages 65/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Opeth?
The Opeth songs we've measured average about 90 BPM — midtempo.
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