Quiet and Peace
Buffalo Tom · 2018
40 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A reflective blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics, wrapped in Buffalo Tom's signature alternative rock sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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All Be Gone — This opening track sets the tone with its haunting melody and contemplative lyrics, encapsulating the album's exploration of loss and reflection.
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Freckles — A standout moment on the album, this track combines catchy riffs with poignant storytelling that captures the essence of nostalgia.
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Only Living Boy in New York — A cover that showcases the band's ability to reinterpret classic songs while infusing their own emotional weight, making it a resonant closing piece.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a steady build-up of instrumentation, culminating in layered guitar harmonies that create a rich soundscape.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, with verses that are more subdued and choruses that explode with intensity, particularly in 'Overtime' and 'Freckles'.
- The album closes with a cover of 'Only Living Boy in New York', which introduces a different texture and mood compared to the preceding tracks.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of quiet introspection
- short bursts of melodic hooks
- gentle pacing for evening relaxation
- thoughtful lyrics that encourage reflection
Maybe skip if you
- want high-energy, fast-paced tracks
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Quiet and Peace is Buffalo Tom's eighth studio album, coming after a significant hiatus since their previous release, Skins, in 2007. This album marked a return to form for the band, re-establishing their presence in the alternative rock scene while exploring deeper emotional themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Lemonheads· Soul Asylum· Gin Blossoms
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All Be Gone 3:28
- 2 Overtime 2:28
- 3 Roman Cars 3:16
- 4 Freckles 6:01
- 5 CatVMouse 3:01
- 6 Lonely Fast and Deep 3:10
- 7 See High the Hemlock Grows 3:04
- 8 In the Ice 2:58
- 9 Least That We Can Do 4:20
- 10 Slow Down 3:15
- 11 Only Living Boy in New York 5:19
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