Song DNA
Misophonia Triggers
A melancholic folk ballad narrating a father's death coinciding with his daughter's birth, delivered in Sam Beam's signature hushed, poetic style.
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Moods: introspective, melancholy, nostalgic
Traditions: folk, indie folk
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 3/10 places this song in the "steady volume" band. Loudness stays within a narrow window from start to finish — you won't be ambushed by a louder section if you set the volume at the opening.
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 Iron & Wine's catalog
We have 17 songs from Iron & Wine in the library. Of those, 12 are rated Safe, 5 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 3/10 sits below the artist average of 3.9, making it the #12 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
Other tracks from Our Endless Numbered Days
We have 6 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans safe in sensory profile.
- Naked As We Came — moderate DR 5
- Free Until They Cut Me Down — safe DR 4
- Cinder and Smoke — safe DR 4
- Passing Afternoon — safe DR 4
- Sunset Soon Forgotten — safe DR 3
2004 context
Released in 2004. We have 334 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.4/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 2000s.
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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: 2026-04-14. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Sodom, South Georgia"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Sodom, South Georgia" by Iron & Wine?
"Sodom, South Georgia" by Iron & Wine rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 3/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Sodom, South Georgia" — what is its dynamic range?
"Sodom, South Georgia" has a dynamic range of 3/10. This places it in the steady-volume band — loudness stays within a narrow window start to finish.
Does "Sodom, South Georgia" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Sodom, South Georgia" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Sodom, South Georgia" best for?
In our library "Sodom, South Georgia" is recommended for: anxiety relief, deep listening, meltdown recovery. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Sodom, South Georgia" released?
"Sodom, South Georgia" is from 2004, on the album "Our Endless Numbered Days". It appears in our 2000s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Sodom, South Georgia"?
We tag "Sodom, South Georgia" as introspective, melancholy, nostalgic. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Sodom, South Georgia"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "Sodom, South Georgia"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Sodom, South Georgia" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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