I Don't Mind (Lindsey Buckingham song)

"I Don't Mind"
Single by Lindsey Buckingham
from the album Lindsey Buckingham
Released	June 8, 2021 (2021-06-08)
Genre	Rock
Length	4:06
Label	Reprise
Songwriter(s)	Lindsey Buckingham
Producer(s)	Lindsey Buckingham
Lindsey Buckingham singles chronology
"The End of Time" (2011) "I Don't Mind" (2021) "On the Wrong Side" (2021)

"I Don't Mind" is a song by American vocalist and guitarist Lindsey Buckingham from the eponymous seventh solo studio album Lindsey Buckingham . It was released on June 8, 2021, as the lead single from the album, which was announced simultaneously. ^[1] Buckingham also performed the song live in support of his self-titled album, where he positioned it as the 12th song in the setlist. ^{[2] [3]}

Background

"I Don't Mind" is Buckingham's first single release since "The End of Time" from the album Seeds We Sow , released in 2011. It is also his first single released following his departure from the British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac in 2018. ^[4]

According to Buckingham, the song is about "the challenges couples face in long-term relationships." He added that "over time, two people inevitably find the need to augment their initial dynamic with one of flexibility, an acceptance of each others' flaws, and a willingness to continually work on issues; it is the essence of a good long-term relationship. This song celebrates that spirit and discipline." ^[5]

Critical reception

Writing for Stereogum , Tom Breihan noted the song's "driving beat" and thought that the instrument playing the main riff sonically resembled a harpsichord. ^[6] In his review for NME , Rhs Buchanan called "I Don't Mind" one of the most "enchanting moments" on Buckingham's self-titled solo album and said that the "elegant" lyrics reflected the "compromise of a long-term relationship." ^[7] Alfred Soto of Pitchfork believed that "I Don't Mind" evoked the "touch-activated pitch experiments he mastered on Tango in the Night's 'Big Love'". ^[8] Record Collector labeled "I Don't Mind" as "jangly guitar pop" and called it one of the highlights on the album. ^[9] John Bergstrom wrote in his review for PopMatters that the "breathy vocals and minor chords" of "I Don't Mind" provided the song with a "sense of unease below the pristine surface." ^[10]

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	June 8, 2021	Digital download streaming	Reprise	[11]

References

1. Scarlett, Elizabeth (June 8, 2021). "Lindsey Buckingham announces solo album and releases single I Don't Mind". Classic Rock . Retrieved July 25, 2021.
2. Bream, Jon (September 5, 2021). "Buckingham let his lyrics speak for himself". Minnesota Star Tribune . p. B3. Retrieved September 29, 2025– via Newspapers.com.
3. Rolli, Bryan (September 2, 2021). "Lindsey Buckingham Commences Solo Tour: Set List and Video". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
4. Turman, Katherine (June 8, 2021). "Lindsey Buckingham Shares 'I Don't Mind' Single Off His First Solo Album in a Decade". Spin . Retrieved July 25, 2021.
5. Shaffer, Claire (June 8, 2021). "Lindsey Buckingham Announces First Solo Album in a Decade". Rolling Stone . Retrieved July 25, 2021.
6. Breihan, Tom (June 8, 2021). "Lindsey Buckingham Announces Tour & Self-Titled Album, Shares New Song "I Don't Mind": Listen". Stereogum . Retrieved April 22, 2025.
7. Buchanan, Rhys (September 15, 2021). "Lindsey Buckingham – Lindsey Buckingham review: Fleetwood Mac visionary's stellar return". NME . Retrieved April 22, 2025.
8. Soto, Alfred (September 14, 2021). "Lindsey Buckingham: Lindsey Buckingham". Pitchfork . Retrieved April 22, 2025.
9. Waring, Charles (September 20, 2021). "Lindsey Buckingham | Lindsey Buckingham". Record Collector . Retrieved June 6, 2025.
10. Bergstrom, John (October 21, 2021). "'Lindsey Buckingham' Sounds Like Lindsey Buckingham". PopMatters . Retrieved June 5, 2025.
11. "Lindsey Buckingham Self-Titled Solo Album Out September 17, First Single "I Don't Mind" Out Now". Rhino. Retrieved July 25, 2021.