The Last Poets
The Last Poets lives in the middle ground — 9 moderate songs that balance intensity with control.
Across the 9 The Last Poets songs we've measured, intensity averages 41/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Surprises (the calmest here, 37) to Run, Nigger (the most charged, 53), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1970–1971.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Black Thighs.
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about The Last Poets
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense The Last Poets song?
Of the 9 The Last Poets songs we've measured, “Run, Nigger” scores highest at 53/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Last Poets song?
“Surprises” measures gentlest at 37/100. It runs 95 BPM. The songs here span 37–53 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Last Poets overall?
The Last Poets averages 41/100 intensity across 9 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of The Last Poets?
The The Last Poets songs we've measured average about 92 BPM — midtempo.
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