The Yardbirds
The Yardbirds lives in the middle ground — 17 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 3 songs where they let go completely.
Across the 20 The Yardbirds songs we've measured, intensity averages 53/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Still I'm Sad (the calmest here, 38) to Train Kept A-Rollin (the most charged, 78), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1964–1967.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Jeff's Boogie.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about The Yardbirds
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense The Yardbirds song?
Of the 20 The Yardbirds songs we've measured, “Train Kept A-Rollin” scores highest at 78/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest The Yardbirds song?
“Still I'm Sad” measures gentlest at 38/100. It runs 90 BPM. The songs here span 38–78 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is The Yardbirds overall?
The Yardbirds averages 53/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of The Yardbirds?
The The Yardbirds songs we've measured average about 121 BPM — upbeat.
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