ZZ Top
ZZ Top lives in the middle ground — 19 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 1 song where they let go completely.
Across the 20 ZZ Top songs we've measured, intensity averages 49/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).
They run from Rough Boy (the calmest here, 38) to Tush (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1973–1990.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Just Got Paid.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about ZZ Top
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense ZZ Top song?
Of the 20 ZZ Top songs we've measured, “Tush” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest ZZ Top song?
“Rough Boy” measures gentlest at 38/100. It runs 80 BPM. The songs here span 38–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is ZZ Top overall?
ZZ Top averages 49/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — right at our 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of ZZ Top?
The ZZ Top songs we've measured average about 116 BPM — upbeat.
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