Primus
Primus is a band that doesn't hold back. 18 of 20 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 20 Primus songs we've measured, intensity averages 80/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from American Life (the calmest here, 47) to Those Damned Blue-Collar Tweekers (the most charged, 84), with complex textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1990–2017.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Frizzle Fry.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Primus
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Primus song?
Of the 20 Primus songs we've measured, “Those Damned Blue-Collar Tweekers” scores highest at 84/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Primus song?
“American Life” measures gentlest at 47/100. It runs 100 BPM. The songs here span 47–84 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Primus overall?
Primus averages 80/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Primus?
The Primus songs we've measured average about 121 BPM — upbeat.
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