Tower of Power
Tower of Power lives in the middle ground — 19 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 1 song where they let go completely.
Across the 20 Tower of Power songs we've measured, intensity averages 52/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from So Very Hard to Go (the calmest here, 46) to Squib Cakes (the most charged, 77), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1970–1993.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Squib Cakes.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Tower of Power
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Tower of Power song?
Of the 20 Tower of Power songs we've measured, “Squib Cakes” scores highest at 77/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Tower of Power song?
“So Very Hard to Go” measures gentlest at 46/100. It runs 90 BPM. The songs here span 46–77 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Tower of Power overall?
Tower of Power averages 52/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Tower of Power?
The Tower of Power songs we've measured average about 109 BPM — midtempo.
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