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Peace (Reis) (Dlx) (Dig)
Eurythmics
Peace (Reis) (Dlx) (Dig)
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
 
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Japanese edition of the smash new wave duo's 1999 reunion album with 'Beautiful Child' (Live At The Church) added as a bonus track. 12 tunes in all, also including the single 'I Saved The World Today'. 1999 release.

     
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All Artists: Eurythmics
Title: Peace (Reis) (Dlx) (Dig)
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Legacy/Arista (US)/Sony BMG
Original Release Date: 1/1/1999
Re-Release Date: 11/15/2005
Album Type: Original recording remastered, Extra tracks, Original recording reissued
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Styles: New Wave & Post-Punk, Dance Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 828765612128

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Japanese edition of the smash new wave duo's 1999 reunion album with 'Beautiful Child' (Live At The Church) added as a bonus track. 12 tunes in all, also including the single 'I Saved The World Today'. 1999 release.

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! Metamorpho ;) | Castle in Scotland | 07/21/2008
(3 out of 5 stars)

"Good evening people. Or morning, or mid afternoon. Who cares at this point? I can see you all now - perched, waiting for my reviews like a sitcom on T.V. Face it - Metamorpho, by now, is your favorite soap opera (or extemely long comedy series). You must tune in to catch up. And for those who missed episodes,you can discover light and breezy and fun enlightenment on these very pages (that is, if you are industrious enough to seek and catch the real drift). If not, prior episodes will be shown on the internet at appropriate times. Just remember, this is not Shamu, so tricks won't happen every half hour.



I have been thinking of titles for my show. So far, I have "I Love Metamorpho", "Seerfeld" or "The Seersons". Another possibility is "Family Seer". But, I can't decide. Thus, I am leaving it up to you, my loyal public, to vote accordingly. Just remember, they don't accept any hanging chads, so this is serious my people. Have that shot of whiskey and go vote!



I am here today (unbelievable but true!) to review the Eurythmics offering of "Peace". I want to state, right up front, I have loved the output of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart for a very long time. They were known for creative, incisive, biting bits of music that sort of transcended the boundaries that we always thought music was contained in. This, however is certainly peace, that is, if you are a fan of the comatose.



It's not that these songs aren't good, they, in fact, are. However, there is nothing memorable here. Yes, they reunited after many years. And they put this out. But, there is nothing here to rival their heydey of cutting edge artists. Gone are the days of Annie's red or blonde or whatever colour of the day was, hair. Gone are Dave's productions of over-the-top synth and gritty guitars with tasteful (but with an edge) ballads. It is just o.k. Nothing more, nothing less.



There are two tunes that kick somewhat, "Power to the Meek" and "I Want It All". But, the power these song have, or could have had, is deflated by songs such as "17 Again" (whereby Annie moans about lost youth. She should with this offering), and "I Saved the World Today" ( she should have saved this effort instead and might have succeeded).



I, seriously, do not want to disparage this proffering by them. Everything here is accomplished and thoughtful song writing and execution. However, if you are expecting the former Eurythmics to appear, you have a better chance of Shamu showing up in your swimming pool!



What we have here, I think, is Annie Lennox taking charge with thoughtful ballads and not enough of Dave Stewart to roughen it up a bit. I do not want anyone out there to think that I don't love these artists. I do. Very much. But it is definitely not their best effort. A let down after so many years. Then again, how many reunions are really as good years later? It's a shame (or a Shamu) really. It's good, but really something you should listen to in the privacy of your home. Alone. After the bill collector has stopped calling. It will bring you an uneasy, but peaceful, peace.



Now, do forgive me. I have to go now to negotiate my new series contract for another year. I asked for a million and a half per episode. They came back and said eight hundred thousand per. The nerve! I could make that on one world wide lecture tour easily. Just remember people, never undersell yourself to vested interests. You are more valuable than that. And, they know it!



Next show 11:15. Line up now! -- Metamorpho ;)





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Not their best, but still....
WoW | Netherlands | 06/03/2006
(3 out of 5 stars)

"... an OK album. I got this album when it came out. The album is diverse, and kind of blends the Eurythmics sounds with Annie's solo sound. Songs like the gorgeous I Saved The World Today and I've Tried Everything sound like they could have been on Diva, and I Want It All and Power To The Meek have a We Too Are One feel to them. Still, it sounds dated now, and I never return to this album I must admit. Savage and In the Garden remain their best!"
Don't lose your original
Tim Brough | Springfield, PA United States | 02/08/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)

"Just a note - my original rating of "Peace" was four stars. The rating drops by one for the weird remastering.



The first time I heard that Eurythmics were planning a reunion album, I was more than a little suspect. After all, Annie's solo career didn't necessarily need to be "rescued." Originally I didn't even buy the "Peace" CD when it was released, and there was a time when I was at the door of the shops the day a new Eurythmics' disc hit the shelves.

But then came two rather unconventional events. One was an episode of "The Sopranos." At the end of one show, after Tony Soprano decides that he didn't need to resort to violence to solve a problem, the fabulous and haunting "I Saved The World Today" played below the credits. I instantly recognized Annie's voice but not the song. A few days later, the A&E network played the Eurythmics' reunion concert show featuring a few of the songs from the new CD, "Peace," and the classics from their past. I was astounded that all the new songs didn't sound like throw-aways and bought the new CD that week.



I'm glad I did, because unlike most reunion albums that come across as desperate attempts to snare a few extra nostalgia bucks, "Peace" sounds like Dave and Annie never had the fights that split them after "We Too Are One." The tongue in cheek "17 Again" even teases the listener with references to "Sweet Dreams." Yet the remainder of the songs, especially the title track, follow in the footsteps of Annie's finest solo material. Dave's rocker instinct comes to the fore in a couple tracks ("I Want It All" and "Power To The Meek"), which could have been from "Savage" or "Be Yourself Tonight."



There are days I actually like "Peace" better than Annie's "Bare," because here she has an exuberance that "Bare" needed so much. (Not that I would ever say you shouldn't own both!) But "Peace" certainly builds on the Eurythmics' legacy of durable albums, and a worthy one off between two artists with undeniable chemistry. And as several reviewers here have noted, the tracks are remixed from the barely six year old original. That counts of the drop to three stars from an original four star rating.



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