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Peace

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Some have suggested that "Peace" is simply an extension of Annie Lennox's solo career, but listening to this CD, I was once again struck by what I perceive to be Dave Stewart's strongest contribution to Eurythmics: great hooks. Annie has the voice, and she can turn out some biting, clever lyrics. But alone, her songs can tend to meander without a strong chorus or musical hook for the listener to latch onto. But with Dave Stewart's tunesmithing (is that a word?) back on board, it's easy to see that old Eurythmics magic working its way back again.

Just listen to 17 Again, I Saved the World Today, Power to the Meek, Forever (which is quickly becoming one of my favorite Eurythmics songs, period), or almost any of the other songs on this CD. They'll work their way into your subconscious and before you know it, you'll find yourself singing along...and loving every minute of it.

It's good to have Eurythmics back.

Annie and Dave are a couple of misfits that seem to connect. This CD represents some of the best I have heard from their "sensitive" side yet. A collection geared more towards the 'ballad', it releases some of the potential from this group's talent box. "17 Again" radiates with joy in an upbeat, but pop angled mode. "Beautiful Child" is one of the finest ballads I've heard in years and "Peace..." is just a calming intricate mood piece that let's you 'chill out'. "Power To The Meek" is straight out of the 'B-52's' style and if any song can be labeled as 'more' than borrowing from the Beatles, it is the great song, "Forever". Not only is the entire song Beatlesque, but the chord arrangments are nearly copied from "Across The Universe" and "Let It Be".

I could do without "I Want It All", a brash, obnoxious hard rock attempt that fails miserably. However, one of the best tracks here, "I Saved The World" is such fairy tale, lighthearted fare, that you can't help but feel all gooey inside - a great pop song. Dave doesn't stretch much, except with the use of some subtle keyboards and light handed guitar, but Annie really lets her vocal range stretch more than usual. A nice set.

I've been listening to this all week and trying to figure out why I like it so much. One or two of the songs are admittedly pretty awful - e.g "Anything but Strong" and "Forever". However, that's why you can programme your CD player. The rest is wonderful, with memorable lyrics, melodies and of course, Annie Lennox's voice. The first four songs are enough reason in themselves to buy the album and keep getting better every time I listen. Other favourites at the moment are "I want it all" & 'I've tried everything' (with its chorus "Yea, you're a loser now") which, ridiculously, has brought a smile to my face every time I've heard it.. The song "Lifted" is simple and perfect.....

After being a lifelong fan of the Eurythmics (bought nearly all of their stuff for the past seventeen years), I thought this album would be a shadow of the inspirational work we were all used to. Wrong! They haven't lost any of their magic, and more surprisingly, it appears from the album that they still really enjoy what they do. This thought was confirmed by the NEC appearance in December - so much magic in their music had the entire audience transported away to some magical place. Buy this album, and don't listen to the reviews on this page which describe it as plastic/white bread. These people obviously wouldn't know good music if it jumped up and hit them! As Shakespeare once (nearly) said, 'If Music be the food of love, let the Eurythmics play on'.

The Eurythmics were one of the definitive bands of the 80's, and Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox's reunion has produced this excellent album which is still has The Eurythmics sound, but has moved on in the 10 years since they last recorded. A couple of tracks have the wonderful powerful sound the 'old' 80's band, but the rest of the album is exactly what one would hope would come for the older, wiser, duo, that is more thoughtful, maybe less frenetic. The first single, and track 2, 'I saved the world today' is really superb, my favourite from an album of equally good tracks.Why was'nt it a UK No1??!!

I've had rather an on-off love affair with Annie & Dave over the years. Loved some of the early Tourists records, fell for 'Sweet Dreams', 'Here Comes The Rain Again' and most of the early Eurythmics stuff but went pretty cold around the 'Beethoven' period and failed to really get into either of the duo's solo stuff until Annie's excellent Christmas album a few years back. As far as this album was concerned back in 1999, I heard the singles on the radio thought they were o.k and failed to investigate any further...

Having recently picked up a copy of this at a Boot Sale, however, I have to say now though that i'm glad that I did. 'Peace' is a very good album and certainly any of the first seven tracks would not be out of place on a 'Best Of' compilation. What makes this album special for me though is its more romantic, wistful and reflective nature and personal sounding songs. Gone here are stark synths, arty lyrics, posturing and new romanticism and in their place are lush melodies, sweeping strings, sensitive, reflective, wistful and romantic songs and a kind of 'heart on sleeve' kind of record.

'17 Again' and 'I Saved The World Today' (both singles) sum up what I have just said perfectly and if you like both of these you will appreciate the rest of the album. 'Power To The Meek' is more uptempo and has plenty of 80's influences and early Eurythmics reminders worked into it and (worst track) 'I Want It All' rocks out a bit but essentially this is a mellow album. In fact, but for the uninspired, 'I Want It All', and (dare I say it!) over-sung 'My True Love' and 'Forever' (where Annie tries a bit too hard, I feel) I would have given this album the whole five stars.

As great as the vast majority of this album is, however, to give 'Peace' any less than 9 out of 10 would be mean and I therefore strongly advise anyone who also missed this at the time to add it to their collection now.

The material on this new album, is excellent as good as the music from Eurythmics in the 80's. All praise to Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, we hope there is still more to come. A must for any CD collection. Best Tracks: 17 Again and I Saved The World Today

Having seen 'Eurythmics' live at Wembley and hearing '17 again' and 'Peace' for the first time, I thought the songs were incredible. 'Peace' is poignant and haunting at the same time. If like me you have been a fan since 'Eurythmics' began, buy this CD, you will not be disappointed by its contents.

I have now been listening to it for a month now and it has completely grown on me. Power to the Meak is perhaps the song that stands out the most, mostly because its got all the same balls as Ball and Chain, but that does not mean that you can not be carried away by the mellow vibes of the other tracks. My personal favourite is Peace is Just a Word; the power of Annie's voice carries lyrics, which in another's hands might be just average, right into the core of what is me.This certainly in my top 3 favourite Eurythmics albums.

This eagerly awaited album is different to past works in it's more mellow approach and given several listens its appeal grows and grows. The rich musical arrangement and Annie's vocals are better than ever and soar to even greater hights, in a more grown up and sincere way. The album in short is a triumph and I'm certain that it will be around for a long time to come and is an essential addition to any music collection.