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Love Spreads

The Stone Roses
Second Coming (1994)
Intense 112 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range8/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Dark, smoldering rock track with polished guitar licks, warm bass that cuts through, and a roomy mix providing power and blend; Ian Brown's vocals shift from eerily calm and monotonous to threatening and assertive with doubling effects.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksnone
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundsnone

Controversial rock song portraying a reimagined Jesus figure as a woman being crucified, featuring commanding guitar hooks and cohesive band musicianship.

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Moods: emotional, intense, rebellious

Traditions: alternative rock

How this song sits on each sensory axis

A dynamic range of 8/10 is in the upper band of our library. This song has a significant quiet-to-loud arc. For sensory-sensitive listening, set the opening volume well below your comfortable top-end; the climax will land harder than the intro suggests.

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: dynamic vocals.

Where this sits in The Stone Roses's catalog

We have 18 songs from The Stone Roses in the library. Of those, 0 are rated Safe, 11 Moderate, and 7 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 8/10 sits above the artist average of 7.2, making it the #5 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.

Other tracks from Second Coming

We have 6 songs from this album. Overall, the album leans moderate in sensory profile.

1994 context

Released in 1994. We have 365 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.7/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1990s.

Explore by mood and tradition

Moods
emotional · 2189intense · 2409rebellious · 1970
Traditions
alternative rock · 991

Why this rating

We rate this song Intense. Our rule is deliberately conservative: any one of high dynamic range, present sudden changes, harsh texture, or a strained/screamed vocal is enough to trigger Intense on its own. Full scoring rubric: methodology.

Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-15. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.

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Frequently asked about "Love Spreads"

Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.

What is the sensory intensity of "Love Spreads" by The Stone Roses?

"Love Spreads" by The Stone Roses rates as Intense. Dynamic range 8/10, mild sudden changes, layered texture, dynamic vocals vocal style. Any one of high dynamic range, present sudden changes, or harsh texture triggers the Intense rating.

How loud is "Love Spreads" — what is its dynamic range?

"Love Spreads" has a dynamic range of 8/10. Substantial quiet-to-loud arc. Start at a volume well below your top-end; the climax will land harder than the intro suggests.

Does "Love Spreads" have sudden or surprising changes?

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

What is "Love Spreads" best for?

In our library "Love Spreads" is recommended for: emotional release, energy. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.

When was "Love Spreads" released?

"Love Spreads" is from 1994, on the album "Second Coming". It appears in our 1990s catalog.

What is the emotional mood of "Love Spreads"?

We tag "Love Spreads" as emotional, intense, rebellious. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.

What is the vocal style of "Love Spreads"?

The vocal style is dynamic vocals.

Should I listen to "Love Spreads"?

"Love Spreads" is Intense in our ratings — dramatic dynamics, possible sudden changes, or strong vocal or textural energy. Best with intention rather than ambient use. If you are sensory-sensitive, the alternatives section surfaces calmer songs in the same mood family.

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