Released 10 years ago
I'll Be Peaceful Then
Crash Test Dummies · 2016
2 min · 1 track · rock music
A reflective blend of somber melodies and introspective lyrics that invites listeners to ponder life's deeper meanings.
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I’ll Be Peaceful Then — This title track encapsulates the album's exploration of tranquility amidst life's chaos, featuring a haunting melody that lingers long after listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The song has solid writing and execution but lacks depth and innovation to stand out significantly.
What we noticed
- The track features a steady mid-tempo rhythm with a prominent acoustic guitar strumming pattern throughout.
- Vocals are delivered in a conversational style, with layered harmonies that build in the chorus.
- The song structure follows a traditional verse-chorus format, with an extended instrumental bridge before the final chorus.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Significant return after a long hiatus, showcasing mature themes and evolution.
- Career context
- Released in 2016, I'll Be Peaceful Then is the Crash Test Dummies' first studio album in nearly two decades, marking a significant return after the 1999 album Give Yourself a Hand. By this time, the band had navigated various changes in the music industry and personal lives, which influenced their songwriting and sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Barenaked Ladies· The Proclaimers· They Might Be Giants
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’ll Be Peaceful Then 2:44
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