Peacemaker
Texas Hippie Coalition · 2012
42 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
Raw, thunderous riffs collide with gritty vocals and Southern rock swagger, embodying the spirit of rebellion and defiance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hands Up — An explosive opener that sets the tone for the album, blending catchy hooks with aggressive instrumentals that encapsulate the band's party anthem ethos.
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Damn You to Hell — This track features a driving rhythm and confrontational lyrics that showcase the band's rebellious spirit, making it a standout anthem for fans of hard rock.
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Peacemaker — The title track combines contemplative lyrics with a powerful chorus, reflecting themes of conflict and resolution while demonstrating the band’s musical versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features energetic riffs and gritty vocals but lacks standout songwriting depth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Hands Up', and maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
- Vocals are delivered with a gritty edge, often layered with backing harmonies that emphasize the rebellious themes of the lyrics.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- raw energy for spirited gatherings
- thunderous riffs that ignite passion
- rebellious anthems for road trips
- gritty vocals that evoke defiance
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, melodic tunes
- seek smooth, polished production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Texas Hippie Coalition's third studio album, Peacemaker came after their 2010 album, Rollin', which helped solidify their presence in the Southern metal scene. By this point, they had begun to carve out a niche that blended heavy metal with Southern rock influences, establishing a dedicated fan base.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Label Society· Pantera· Down
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hands Up 3:56
- 2 Damn You to Hell 3:35
- 3 8 Seconds 4:02
- 4 Outlaw 3:00
- 5 Turn It Up 3:43
- 6 Wicked 3:45
- 7 Don't Come Lookin' 3:50
- 8 Sex & Drugs & Rock and Roll 3:52
- 9 Paw Paw Hill 4:01
- 10 Peacemaker 4:23
- 11 Think of Me 4:28
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