After
appearing on many “hottest new band” and “ones to watch out for” lists, the
intrigue and excitement surrounding the Birmingham
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what we thought of the debut album? Click below…
Album opener “Higher Than The Sun” is
euphoric and effortless, filled to the brim with quirky, angular guitar riffs;
the rest of the album follows suit. “I don’t wanna go to school, I don’t wanna
take the call, I just wanna be a fool and get lovesick with you”, begins the
undeniably catchy “Lovesick”. Much like
all Peace’s songs it is immediately identifiable, both sonically and in terms
of subject matter. “Peace” sing of love, heartache and teen angst yet, in a
music scene ridden with bands writing about the same things, “Peace” manage to
set themselves apart.
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“Float Forever” with its melancholic
beginnings, is poetic and heartfelt, stripped back and perfectly simple with
forceful vocal harmonies. Single “Wraith” is instantly infectious, with a
killer hook and a chorus that just cries out to be sung along to, before it
reigns in and sinks back into the verse. The catchy single is offset against
the off-beat and psychedelic “Delicious”, which on first hearing is hard to
appreciate, but stylistically grows with familiarity. Sophisticated and wild in
the same moment “In Love” manages to captivate with its perfect balance of
sumptuous riffs and experimental rhythms. At times it is easy to compare Peace’s
lyricism to The Cure; at other times they hold down the dark ambience of The
Horrors. What is certain is that Peace spiritedly strikes out with “In Love”
and for the most part their aim is spot on and the rest will come with time.
Songs such as “Toxic” with Harrison
Koisser’s smooth yet snarling gritty vocals scream out pained adolescence; a
fervent indie rock anthem. The album is perfectly finished off with “California
Daze”; a melodic and gradually building ballad that gracefully closes the album,
with just enough bite to leave us wanting more. “In Love” is a beautiful and
dynamic debut and Peace certainly do not disappoint.
8/10
Peace
“In Love” is out now
&
be sure to catch them on tour-
April
Headline Tour:
12th - MANCHESTER - Club Academy
13th - YORK - Duchess
14th - NEWCASTLE - Cluny
16th - GLASGOW - The Arches
17th - EDINBURGH - Electric Circus
18th - PRESTON - 53 Degrees
19th - SHEFFIELD - Leadmill
21st - GLOUCESTER - Guildhall
22nd - BRISTOL- Fleece
23rd - PORTSMOUTH - Wedgewood Rooms
24th - BRIGHTON - Concorde2
25th - READING - Sub89
26th - OXFORD - Academy 2
27th - BIRMINGHAM - Academy 2
30th - LONDON – Birthdays
May
1st - LONDON - Birthdays
2nd - LONDON - Birthdays
3rd - LONDON - Birthdays
4th - LEEDS - Live At Leeds
