Parliament
Parliament lives in the middle ground — 7 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 5 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 12 Parliament songs we've measured, intensity averages 54/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Do That Stuff (the calmest here, 45) to Gloryhallastoopid (Or Pin the Tale on the Funky) (the most charged, 63), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1974–1979.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Bop Gun (Endangered Species).
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Parliament
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Parliament song?
Of the 12 Parliament songs we've measured, “Gloryhallastoopid (Or Pin the Tale on the Funky)” scores highest at 63/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Parliament song?
“Do That Stuff” measures gentlest at 45/100. It runs 110 BPM. The songs here span 45–63 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Parliament overall?
Parliament averages 54/100 intensity across 12 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Parliament?
The Parliament songs we've measured average about 109 BPM — midtempo.
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