Peace on You
Roger McGuinn · 1974
38 min · 11 tracks · country music
An introspective blend of folk-rock and country, infused with McGuinn's signature jangly guitar and earnest vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Peace on You — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of hope and reconciliation, serving as an anthem for peace amid turbulent times.
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Going to the Country — This track showcases McGuinn's affinity for storytelling within his music, painting a vivid picture of rural life and escape.
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(Please Not) One More Time — A standout ballad that highlights McGuinn's vocal range and emotional delivery, illustrating the complexities of love and longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments for reflection
- easygoing vibe for road trips
- short tracks for casual listening
- uplifting anthems for group sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer complex, experimental sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1974, Peace on You marked Roger McGuinn's third solo album following his time with The Byrds. At this point in his career, McGuinn was transitioning from the psychedelic sounds of the 1960s to a more mature, reflective style as he sought to establish his solo identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Byrds· Gram Parsons· Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Peace on You
The moment shifts from a personal plea to a universal message of harmony, contrasting individual struggles with collective hope.
This transition broadens the song's impact, moving beyond self-reflection to invite listeners into a shared vision for peace.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Peace on You 4:02
- 2 Without You 4:07
- 3 Going to the Country 3:16
- 4 (Please Not) One More Time 3:23
- 5 Same Old Sound 3:30
- 6 Do What You Want to Do 3:00
- 7 Together 3:40
- 8 Better Change 2:58
- 9 Gate of Horn 2:46
- 10 The Lady 4:18
- 11 Rock and Roll Time 3:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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