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White Freight Liner Blues

Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Spinning Around (1993)
Moderate 85 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range6/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Stylesoft vocals
Notes: The song features a gentle, flowing melody with soft, emotive vocals that create a reflective atmosphere. The instrumentation is layered, providing a rich backdrop without overwhelming the listener.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A contemplative country song that explores themes of longing and travel, characterized by its smooth vocals and layered instrumentation.

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Moods: contemplative, melancholy

Traditions: country

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 6/10 means this song moves. Expect a real volume climb between quiet sections and the loudest part of the arrangement — enough that you may want to set the initial volume below where you'd normally land.

Sudden changes: mild. There are one or two transitions worth knowing about, though they're musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

Texture is layered — a full arrangement with clear separation between parts.

Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.

Vocal style: soft vocals.

Where this sits in Jimmie Dale Gilmore's catalog

We have 19 songs from Jimmie Dale Gilmore in the library. Of those, 13 are rated Safe, 6 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 6/10 sits above the artist average of 5.3, making it the #1 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

1993 context

Released in 1993. We have 260 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.6/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 1990s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
contemplative · 3297melancholy · 5399
Traditions
country · 833

Why this rating

We rate this song Moderate because it falls between our Safe and Intense thresholds on at least one dimension. Moderate is the default for most well-produced music that has real arc but no surprise elements. Full rubric: methodology.

Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-17. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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Frequently asked about "White Freight Liner Blues"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "White Freight Liner Blues" by Jimmie Dale Gilmore?

"White Freight Liner Blues" by Jimmie Dale Gilmore rates as Moderate intensity. Dynamic range 6/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture. Moderate is the default for well-produced music with real arc but no surprise elements.

How loud is "White Freight Liner Blues" — what is its dynamic range?

"White Freight Liner Blues" has a dynamic range of 6/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.

Does "White Freight Liner Blues" have sudden or surprising changes?

"White Freight Liner Blues" has mild sudden changes — one or two transitions worth knowing about, but they are musically resolved rather than surprise-driven.

What is "White Freight Liner Blues" best for?

In our library "White Freight Liner Blues" is recommended for: deep listening, relaxation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "White Freight Liner Blues" released?

"White Freight Liner Blues" is from 1993, on the album "Spinning Around". It appears in our 1990s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "White Freight Liner Blues"?

We tag "White Freight Liner Blues" 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 "White Freight Liner Blues"?

The vocal style is soft vocals.

Should I listen to "White Freight Liner Blues"?

"White Freight Liner Blues" is Moderate intensity — fine for most listeners, but with enough dynamic activity that it works best as active listening rather than background.

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