Peace in Our Time
Big Country · 1988
50 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A soaring blend of anthemic melodies and introspective lyrics that capture the spirit of late '80s alternative rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- soaring melodies for introspection
- an emotional journey through nostalgia
- for late-night listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- avoid lengthy cohesive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1988, 'Peace in Our Time' marked Big Country's fourth studio album and followed their commercial peak with 'Steeltown' in 1984. At this point, the band was navigating the challenges of maintaining relevance in a rapidly changing music landscape, as they experimented with sound while dealing with lineup stability.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Waterboys· Simple Minds· U2
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 King of Emotion 4:51
- 2 Broken Heart (Thirteen Valleys) 5:12
- 3 Thousand Yard Stare 3:53
- 4 From Here to Eternity 4:58
- 5 Everything I Need 4:45
- 6 Peace in Our Time 4:37
- 7 Time for Leaving 5:03
- 8 River of Hope 4:32
- 9 In This Place 4:23
- 10 I Could Be Happy Here 4:32
- 11 The Travellers 3:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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