Public Enemy
Public Enemy is a band that doesn't hold back. 16 of 21 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 21 Public Enemy songs we've measured, intensity averages 68/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from He Got Game (the calmest here, 46) to Rebel Without a Pause (the most charged, 86), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1987–2007.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Bring the Noise.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Public Enemy
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Public Enemy song?
Of the 21 Public Enemy songs we've measured, “Rebel Without a Pause” scores highest at 86/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Public Enemy song?
“He Got Game” measures gentlest at 46/100. It runs 90 BPM. The songs here span 46–86 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Public Enemy overall?
Public Enemy averages 68/100 intensity across 21 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Public Enemy?
The Public Enemy songs we've measured average about 104 BPM — midtempo.
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