Released 30 years ago
War and Peace
Syd Straw · 1996
58 min · 14 tracks · rock music
A blend of introspective lyrics and eclectic instrumentation that weaves through rock, folk, and pop sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Toughest Girl in the World — This opening track captures Straw's signature blend of vulnerability and strength, setting an empowering tone that resonates throughout the album.
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Million Miles — With its poignant reflections on distance and yearning, this song showcases Straw's ability to craft emotionally charged narratives within her music.
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Love, and the Lack of It — This track stands out for its incisive lyrics about the complexities of love, highlighting Straw's skill in blending personal experience with broader themes.
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Static — The song features rich imagery and a haunting melody, exemplifying Straw's talent for creating atmospheric soundscapes that evoke deep emotions.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Howl
The singer confronts her fears directly against a backdrop of intense imagery and raw emotion.
This bold narrative choice creates an emotional climax that encapsulates the struggle between vulnerability and empowerment present throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Toughest Girl in the World 3:49
- 2 Million Miles 4:06
- 3 Time Has Done This 3:37
- 4 Love, and the Lack of It 3:57
- 5 CBGB's 5:31
- 6 All Things Change 5:38
- 7 Madrid 5:44
- 8 Almost as Blue 3:46
- 9 Water, Please 3:34
- 10 X-Ray 3:16
- 11 Howl 3:59
- 12 Static 3:35
- 13 Black Squirrel 3:47
- 14 The Train That Takes You Away... 4:12
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