The Black Keys
The Black Keys lives in the middle ground — 32 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 1 quiet anchor and 8 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 41 The Black Keys songs we've measured, intensity averages 52/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Bullet in the Brain (the calmest here, 26) to Little Black Submarines (the most charged, 89), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 2003–2024.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Little Black Submarines.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about The Black Keys
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense The Black Keys song?
Of the 41 The Black Keys songs we've measured, “Little Black Submarines” scores highest at 89/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Black Keys song?
“Bullet in the Brain” measures gentlest at 26/100. It runs 85 BPM. The songs here span 26–89 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Black Keys overall?
The Black Keys averages 52/100 intensity across 41 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of The Black Keys?
The The Black Keys songs we've measured average about 113 BPM — upbeat.
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