Phil Ochs
Phil Ochs lives in the middle ground — 17 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 2 quiet anchors and
Across the 19 Phil Ochs songs we've measured, intensity averages 40/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Joe Hill (the calmest here, 17) to The Power and the Glory (the most charged, 49), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1964–1967.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Changes.
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Phil Ochs
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Phil Ochs song?
Of the 19 Phil Ochs songs we've measured, “The Power and the Glory” scores highest at 49/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Phil Ochs song?
“Joe Hill” measures gentlest at 17/100. It runs 90 BPM. The songs here span 17–49 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Phil Ochs overall?
Phil Ochs averages 40/100 intensity across 19 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Phil Ochs?
The Phil Ochs songs we've measured average about 99 BPM — midtempo.
Which Phil Ochs songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Joe Hill”, “There But for Fortune”.
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