Soundgarden
Soundgarden is a band that doesn't hold back. 17 of 20 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 20 Soundgarden songs we've measured, intensity averages 68/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Burden in My Hand (the calmest here, 50) to Head Down (the most charged, 83), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1991–1996.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Jesus Christ Pose.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Soundgarden
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Soundgarden song?
Of the 20 Soundgarden songs we've measured, “Head Down” scores highest at 83/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Soundgarden song?
“Burden in My Hand” measures gentlest at 50/100. It runs 92 BPM. The songs here span 50–83 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Soundgarden overall?
Soundgarden averages 68/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Soundgarden?
The Soundgarden songs we've measured average about 96 BPM — midtempo.
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