Released 10 June 1996 Release date 10 June 1996 Label Warner Bros. Records | Length 44:53 Artist The Blue Nile Producer The Blue Nile | |
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Genres Pop music, Adult album alternative Similar The Blue Nile albums, Other albums |
The blue nile happiness
Peace at Last is the third studio album by Scottish band The Blue Nile, released on 10 June 1996 via Warner Bros. Records.
Contents
- The blue nile happiness
- The blue nile peace at last promo 1996
- Background
- Track listing
- 2014 Remastered Collectors Edition CD bonus disc
- Personnel
- Songs
- References
The blue nile peace at last promo 1996
Background
Peace at Last was a considerable musical departure for the band. Unlike their prior two albums A Walk Across the Rooftops and Hats, which featured electronic instrumentation almost exclusively, Peace at Last was primarily driven by Paul Buchanan's acoustic guitar. Even a gospel choir made a brief appearance on the lead single, "Happiness".
Critical reaction for Peace at Last was mixed. Despite some high praise, including a five-star review from Q, once the initial hype following the album's release had settled Peace at Last was soon overshadowed by A Walk Across the Rooftops and Hats. However, the album does include the heartbreaking song "Family Life" which many Blue Nile aficionados consider to be among their greatest tracks.
Following the reissue of their first two albums in 2012 as 2-CD deluxe editions, Peace at Last was also reissued in a similar 2-CD version on 3 March 2014.
Track listing
All songs written by Paul Buchanan, except where noted.
- "Happiness" – 4:39
- "Tomorrow Morning" – 4:15
- "Sentimental Man" – 5:05
- "Love Came Down" – 3:35
- "Body and Soul" – 5:16
- "Holy Love" – 2:42
- "Family Life" – 5:21
- "War Is Love" – 3:33
- "God Bless You Kid" (Robert Bell, Buchanan) – 4:56
- "Soon" – 5:27
2014 Remastered Collector's Edition CD bonus disc
- "Soon" (Laurel Canyon Mix) – 5:30
- "War Is Love" (New Vocal Mix) – 4:46
- "Turn Yourself Around" (Bell, Buchanan) – 4:46
- "Holy Love" (Picture Mix) – 4:03
- "A Certain Kind of Angel" (Bell, Buchanan) (unreleased demo) – 5:06
- "There Was a Girl" – 5:28
Personnel
The Blue Nile:
Additional musicians:
Technical:
Songs
1Happiness4:40
2Tomorrow Morning4:15
3Sentimental Man5:06