Landslide
Song DNA
A poignant reflection on change and growth.
Cultural Context
A beloved ballad that resonates with many listeners.
Listening Prompt
Consider the changes in your own life.
What to Expect
Starts quietly and builds emotional intensity.
Hear it the way it was made
The right gear changes everything.
Moods: contemplative, melancholy
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 4/10 is within the normal pop-mix band. There is variation between verse and chorus, but it's the kind of variation most listeners encounter routinely.
Sudden changes: none. Transitions are musically signaled — nothing will surprise you if you're only half-listening.
Texture: smooth.
Predictability is high — the song telegraphs what it will do next. A sensory-sensitive listener can usually guess where it's going without close attention.
Vocal style: soft vocals.
Where this sits in Fleetwood Mac's catalog
We have 40 songs from Fleetwood Mac in the library. Of those, 11 are rated Safe, 23 Moderate, and 6 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 4/10 sits below the artist average of 6.0, making it the #36 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Fleetwood Mac
We have 6 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.
- Rhiannon — moderate DR 6
- Say You Love Me — moderate DR 6
- Over My Head — safe DR 4
- Monday Morning — safe DR 6
- World Turning — moderate DR 7
1975 context
Released in 1975. We have 249 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.2/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 1970s.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Safe because its dynamic range stays within our low-variance band, there are no unsignaled changes, and the texture and vocal style are both in the low-fatigue range. Our methodology uses an AND rule for Safe — a song has to clear every dimension to earn the rating.
Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-05. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Landslide"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac?
"Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 4/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Landslide" — what is its dynamic range?
"Landslide" has a dynamic range of 4/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "Landslide" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Landslide" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Landslide" best for?
In our library "Landslide" is recommended for: anxiety relief, meditation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Landslide" released?
"Landslide" is from 1975, on the album "Fleetwood Mac". It appears in our 1970s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Landslide"?
We tag "Landslide" as contemplative, melancholy. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Landslide"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Landslide"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Landslide" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
Songs with the same DNA
smooth texture, similar intensity — across any genre or era.
What this song means to people
"I am getting older too"
My daughter played this at my 60th birthday and I completely fell apart. The line about getting older and being afraid. She picked that song because I told her once that I heard it the day I found out I was pregnant with her.
Jennifer — Denver