Chaotic music, by how it feels

Chaotic music hits a specific emotional register. This collection spans 16 songs we've measured for energy, dynamics and texture — so you can find the exact feeling you want.

The character of Chaotic

Across the 16 Chaotic songs we've measured, intensity averages 82/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part Two (the calmest here, 69) to The Glowing Man (the most charged, 100), with complex textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1911–2020.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to The Glowing Man.

Most intense (16)

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