Is Peace a good place to start with Eurythmics?

Yes, Peace is recommended as a starting point for new Eurythmics listeners. A blend of reflective balladry and soulful anthems, underscored by lush arrangements and poignant lyrics. Released in 1999, 'Peace' marked Eurythmics' first studio album after a decade-long hiatus since their last release in 1990. At this point, the duo was reestablishing their presence in the music scene, having transitioned from 1980s new wave icons to mature artists exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience.

Peace works well if you're into steady melodic journey throughout, reflective moments of resilience and uplifting themes of love.

How many songs are on Peace?

Peace has 11 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Peace

Eurythmics · 1999

49 min · 11 tracks · new wave

A blend of reflective balladry and soulful anthems, underscored by lush arrangements and poignant lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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17 Again Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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I Saved the World Today — This track serves as a powerful anthem of hope and perseverance, showcasing Annie Lennox's emotive vocal delivery and the duo's knack for crafting uplifting melodies.
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Beautiful Child — With its delicate arrangement and heartfelt lyrics, this song embodies the album's introspective nature, reflecting on themes of vulnerability and love.
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Peace Is Just a Word — This title track encapsulates the album's overarching theme, combining social commentary with 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.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album features strong melodies and lush arrangements, but its cohesion suffers from pacing shifts and varied lyrical themes.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature a steady mid-tempo beat, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace that continues through much of the album.
Several tracks employ lush string arrangements that create a rich backdrop for the vocals, particularly in 'Beautiful Child' and 'I Saved the World Today'.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady melodic journey throughout
reflective moments of resilience
uplifting themes of love
for relaxed evenings

Maybe skip if you

seekers of high-energy tracks
prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Reestablishes Eurythmics' presence after a decade, showcasing continued creativity.
Themes: social commentary· post-90s reawakening
Career context: Released in 1999, 'Peace' marked Eurythmics' first studio album after a decade-long hiatus since their last release in 1990. At this point, the duo was reestablishing their presence in the music scene, having transitioned from 1980s new wave icons to mature artists exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience.
Stylistic neighbors: Depeche Mode· Duran Duran· The Human League