Peace, Vol. II cover

Peace, Vol. II

Bethel Music · 2021

70 min · 12 tracks · contemporary worship music

Lush soundscapes blend heartfelt melodies with ambient textures, creating a soothing atmosphere for worship and reflection.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Graves into Gardens — This track encapsulates the album's theme of transformation and renewal, combining powerful lyrics with an anthemic chorus that invites congregational participation.
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    Way Maker — A reimagining of the popular worship song, this version features fresh arrangements that enhance its message of divine intervention and hope amidst uncertainty.
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    You're Gonna Be Ok — With its comforting lyrics and gentle melody, this song serves as a reminder of resilience and faith during challenging times, making it particularly poignant.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

52 /100
Foothills
Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends ambient textures with worship themes, creating a soothing atmosphere for its intended audience.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of lush instrumental layers, often building from soft piano to rich orchestral arrangements across tracks.
  • Several tracks incorporate repetitive melodic phrases that create a meditative quality, encouraging reflection and worship.
  • The sequencing of the tracks maintains a steady emotional arc, with gradual builds leading to climactic moments before returning to softer passages.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • soothing background ambiance
  • contemplative reflective moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Peace, Vol. II marks Bethel Music's continued exploration of contemporary worship music, following the success of their previous albums like Peace, which debuted in 2020. By 2021, the collective was solidifying its influence within the genre, fostering a community-focused approach to music that emphasizes healing and hope.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 You’re Gonna Be Ok 4:21
  • 2 You Came (Lazarus) 6:01
  • 3 Rescue 5:16
  • 4 Graves into Gardens 7:33
  • 5 The Light in You 4:23
  • 6 Battle Belongs 6:12
  • 7 Build My Life 5:18
  • 8 Another in the Fire 5:46
  • 9 Way Maker 6:00
  • 10 Living Hope 6:20
  • 11 It Is Well 6:25
  • 12 Arrows (I Will Be With You) 6:23

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