Rock, by how it feels

Rock leans intense. 76 of the 200 songs analyzed hit hard — but 6 calm anchors exist for sensory-friendly entry points.

The character of Rock

Across the 200 Rock songs we've measured, intensity averages 53/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Lovesong (the calmest here, 16) to Whole Lotta Rosie (the most charged, 87), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1966–2020.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to If You Want Blood (You've Got It).

Safe for sensitive ears (6)

Controlled — moderate intensity (118)

Intense — proceed with awareness (76)

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