Is Peace Is the Mission a good place to start with Major Lazer?

Yes, Peace Is the Mission is recommended as a starting point for new Major Lazer listeners. A vibrant blend of global dance influences with infectious hooks and uplifting beats, perfect for any party atmosphere. Released in 2015, Peace Is the Mission is Major Lazer's third studio album, following their breakthrough record, Peace Is the Mission (2013). At this point in their career, the trio had solidified their reputation for genre-blending hits that combined reggae, dancehall, and electronic music, expanding their international audience significantly.

Who is Peace Is the Mission for?

Peace Is the Mission works well if you're into energetic dancefloor vibes, short, punchy tracks and uplifting party atmosphere.

How many songs are on Peace Is the Mission?

Peace Is the Mission has 9 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Peace Is the Mission

Major Lazer · 2015

32 min · 9 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of global dance influences with infectious hooks and uplifting beats, perfect for any party atmosphere.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Lean On — This track became a cultural phenomenon, characterized by its catchy melody and immersive beat, epitomizing the fusion of EDM and world music styles.
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Powerful — Featuring Ellie Goulding and Tarrus Riley, this song blends pop sensibilities with reggae influences, highlighting Major Lazer's knack for creating anthemic tracks that resonate across diverse audiences.
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Be Together Start here — With its emotive lyrics and enchanting production, this track showcases a more introspective side of Major Lazer while maintaining their signature upbeat energy.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

61 /100

Treeline

Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album blends global influences with strong hooks, creating an engaging party atmosphere.

What we noticed

The album opens with a melodic vocal track, 'Be Together', before transitioning into more upbeat tracks like 'Too Original' and 'Lean On', maintaining a danceable tempo.
The last three tracks shift towards a more energetic vibe, with 'Roll the Bass' and 'Night Riders' emphasizing heavy bass lines and rhythmic intensity.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

energetic dancefloor vibes
short, punchy tracks
uplifting party atmosphere
global celebration feel

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Major Lazer's global reputation, featuring the hit 'Lean On'.
Career context: Released in 2015, Peace Is the Mission is Major Lazer's third studio album, following their breakthrough record, Peace Is the Mission (2013). At this point in their career, the trio had solidified their reputation for genre-blending hits that combined reggae, dancehall, and electronic music, expanding their international audience significantly.
Stylistic neighbors: Diplo· DJ Snake· J Balvin