Peace in Our Time
Good Riddance · 2015
26 min · 16 tracks · hardcore punk
A hard-hitting blend of melodic punk and introspective lyrics, channeling urgency through concise tracks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Take It to Heart — This track exemplifies the band's signature sound with its catchy hooks and poignant lyrics addressing personal responsibility and societal awareness.
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Grace and Virtue — In this song, the interplay of melodic riffs and intense vocals highlights the band's ability to balance aggression with introspection, making it a standout moment.
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Year Zero — This track captures a sense of urgency and existential questioning, delivering a powerful message about starting anew amidst chaos with its driving rhythm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines urgent melodies with introspective lyrics, maintaining a consistent punk energy across its short tracks.
What we noticed
- The album features 16 tracks, with most songs clocking in under three minutes, creating a brisk pace throughout.
- Melodic guitar lines are prominent, often layered over fast-paced drumming that drives the urgency of the music.
- Lyrical themes focus on introspection and social commentary, with verses often delivered in a rapid-fire vocal style.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of energetic intensity
- urgent themes in quick succession
- for quick afternoon boosts
- introspective moments with swift pacing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive tracks
- not suited for relaxed listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2015, 'Peace in Our Time' marked Good Riddance's return after a nearly decade-long hiatus since their last studio album, 'My Republic' in 2006. By this point, the band was well-established in the punk scene, known for their political lyrics and energetic sound. This album showcased their evolution while retaining the core values that defined their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Strike Anywhere· Rise Against· Pennywise
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Grace and Virtue
The bridge shifts to a reflective tone, contrasting previous aggressive verses by contemplating ethical choices and consequences directly.
This structural shift emphasizes a moment of vulnerability that deepens the thematic exploration of morality throughout the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Disputatio 1:48
- 2 Contrition 2:04
- 3 Take It to Heart 2:25
- 4 Half Measures 1:56
- 5 Grace and Virtue 2:01
- 6 No Greater Fight 1:21
- 7 Dry Season 2:21
- 8 Teachable Moments 1:33
- 9 Washed Away 1:55
- 10 Our Better Nature 1:45
- 11 Shiloh 1:42
- 12 Running on Fumes 2:35
- 13 Year Zero 1:52
- 14 Glory Glory 1:40
Disc 2
- 1 Avalon Drive
- 2 Familiar
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