Peace, Love, Death Metal
Eagles of Death Metal · 2004
51 min · 17 tracks · hard rock
A raucous blend of garage rock energy and hard-hitting riffs, exuding a playful yet rebellious spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Only Want You — This track opens the album with an infectious groove and catchy chorus that encapsulates the band's playful yet gritty aesthetic.
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Kiss the Devil — This song features provocative lyrics paired with a driving beat, demonstrating the band's knack for combining humor and edge in their songwriting.
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Bad Dream Mama — With its punk-infused sound and anthemic chorus, this track showcases the band's ability to blend melodies with raw energy, becoming a fan favorite.
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So Easy — The breezy instrumentation and laid-back vocals create a contrast that highlights the band's versatility while maintaining their signature style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic songwriting and a raw sound, establishing its place in the garage rock revival.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocal patterns, creating an interactive feel that engages listeners.
- The instrumentation often includes prominent guitar riffs and driving rhythms, with a raw production style that emphasizes the garage rock aesthetic.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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, consistent energy levels
- short, punchy listening sessions
- playful and irreverent vibes
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Peace, Love, Death Metal marked Eagles of Death Metal's debut album, establishing them as notable figures in the garage rock revival scene. The band was led by Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme, both prominent in the rock world, with Homme's involvement particularly linking the group to a broader musical lineage.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Queens of the Stone Age· The Dead Weather· Royal Blood
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Only Want You 2:49
- 2 Speaking in Tongues 2:49
- 3 So Easy 4:00
- 4 Flames Go Higher 2:53
- 5 Bad Dream Mama 3:02
- 6 English Girl 2:38
- 7 Stacks o’ Money 2:48
- 8 Midnight Creeper 1:57
- 9 Stuck in the Metal 3:18
- 10 Already Died 2:59
- 11 Kiss the Devil 2:53
- 12 Whorehoppin’ (Shit, Goddamn) 3:34
- 13 San Berdoo Sunburn 3:42
- 14 Wastin’ My Time 2:42
- 15 Miss Alissa 2:38
- 16 Miss Sanders 4:18
- 17 Just Nineteen 2:52
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