Tool
Tool is a band that doesn't hold back. 33 of 39 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 39 Tool songs we've measured, intensity averages 66/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Disposition (the calmest here, 34) to Fear Inoculum (the most charged, 87), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1992–2019.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Fear Inoculum.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Tool
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Tool song?
Of the 39 Tool songs we've measured, “Fear Inoculum” scores highest at 87/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Tool song?
“Disposition” measures gentlest at 34/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 34–87 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Tool overall?
Tool averages 66/100 intensity across 39 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Tool?
The Tool songs we've measured average about 108 BPM — midtempo.
The Wall — Fan Stories
Share your storyI am a mathematician. When I realized this song follows the Fibonacci sequence I lost my mind. Then I listened to the lyrics and lost my mind again for completely different reasons. Art and math are not different things.
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