Peace at Last

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"Happiness"
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Peace at Last
Peace at Last cover
Studio album by The Blue Nile
Released June 1996
Genre Adult Alternative/Pop
Length 44:53
Label Warner Bros. Records
Producer The Blue Nile
Professional reviews
The Blue Nile chronology
Hats
(1989)		 Peace at Last
(1996)		 High
(2004)

Peace at Last is the third album from Glasgow, Scotland adult alternative/pop group The Blue Nile, released in 1996 (see 1996 in music).

The Blue Nile's long-anticipated follow-up to Hats was a considerable musical departure. Unlike the prior two albums, which featured electronic instrumentation almost exclusively, the new record was primarily driven by Paul Buchanan's acoustic guitar. Even a gospel choir made a brief appearance on the leadoff single, "Happiness." Despite being on a bigger label, the album sold poorly, and the critical reaction to the album was more mixed. However, the haunting and plaintive ballad "Family Life" was singled out for praise by most critics and listeners, with some calling it an instant classic. The album received a 5 star rating in Q Magazine.

Contents

[edit] Track listing

All songs written by Paul Buchanan except as noted

  1. "Happiness" – 4:39
  2. "Tomorrow Morning" – 4:15
  3. "Sentimental Man" – 5:05
  4. "Love Came Down" – 3:35
  5. "Body and Soul" – 5:16
  6. "Holy Love" – 2:42
  7. "Family Life" – 5:21
  8. "War Is Love" – 3:33
  9. "God Bless You Kid" (Robert Bell, Buchanan) – 4:56
  10. "Soon" – 5:27

[edit] Personnel

[edit] The Blue Nile

  • Robert Bell - Bass, Synthesizer
  • Paul Buchanan - Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer
  • Paul Joseph Moore - Keyboards, Synthesizer

[edit] Additional musicians

  • Nigel Thomas - Drums
  • Eddie Tate - Choir, Chorus
  • Craig Armstrong - Orchestration

[edit] Production

[edit] External links