Funk, by how it feels

Funk leans intense. 48 of the 200 songs analyzed hit hard — but 10 calm anchors exist for sensory-friendly entry points.

The character of Funk

Across the 200 Funk songs we've measured, intensity averages 52/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Butterfly (the calmest here, 14) to Maggot Brain (the most charged, 84), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1963–2025.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Maggot Brain.

Safe for sensitive ears (10)

Controlled — moderate intensity (142)

Intense — proceed with awareness (48)

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