Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance

Last updated

Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance
GirlsInPeacetimeWantToDanceBelleandSebastian2015.jpg
Studio album by
Belle and Sebastian
Released19 January 2015 (2015-01-19)
Recorded2014
StudioMaze Studios, Atlanta, Georgia [1]
Genre Indie pop
Length61:16
Label Matador
Producer Ben H. Allen III
Belle and Sebastian chronology
The Third Eye Centre
(2013)		Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance
(2015)		 How to Solve Our Human Problems
(2018)

Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance is the ninth studio album by Scottish indie pop band Belle and Sebastian, released on 19 January 2015. [2] It was the first album by the group to be distributed by Matador Records worldwide. [3] The album was recorded in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2014, and marked the first time the band worked with producer Ben H. Allen III. "The Party Line" was announced as the first single from the album on 29 October 2014, with its first airplay on BBC 6 Music.

Contents

The album reached number nine on the UK Albums Chart and number 28 on the US Billboard 200.

Reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?7.2/10 [4]
Metacritic 76/100 [5]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [6]
The A.V. Club B+ [7]
Entertainment Weekly A− [8]
The Guardian Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [9]
The Independent Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [10]
Los Angeles Times Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [11]
NME 7/10 [12]
Pitchfork 6.6/10 [13]
Rolling Stone Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [14]
Spin 7/10 [15]

On review aggregator website Metacritic, the album has a weighted average score of 76 out of 100 based on reviews from 36 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". [5] Highlighting the group's increased sense of rhythm and attention to dance music, Stephen Carlick of Exclaim! wrote that "Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance is a statement record that Belle and Sebastian are still expert songwriters, with more than a few musical cards left to play." [16]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Belle & Sebastian

No.TitleLength
1."Nobody's Empire"5:08
2."Allie"3:16
3."The Party Line"4:14
4."The Power of Three" (Sarah Martin on lead vocals)3:57
5."The Cat with the Cream"5:17
6."Enter Sylvia Plath"6:48
7."The Everlasting Muse"5:25
8."Perfect Couples" (Stevie Jackson on lead vocals)5:29
9."Ever Had a Little Faith?"4:21
10."Play for Today" (featuring Dee Dee Penny [1] )7:33
11."The Book of You" (Sarah Martin on lead vocals)4:23
12."Today (This Army's for Peace)"5:25

4-LP box set track listing

Disc One: The Party Line

Side 1
No.TitleLength
1."The Party Line"4:10
Side 2
No.TitleLength
1."The Everlasting Muse"5:21
2."The Power of Three"3:54
3."Today (This Army's for Peace)"5:24

Disc Two: Enter Silvia Plath

Side 1
No.TitleLength
1."Enter Sylvia Plath"6:51
Side 2
No.TitleLength
1."Born to Act" (bonus track)3:08
2."Two Birds" (bonus track)3:45
3."Ever Had a Little Faith?" (extended version)7:48

Disc Three: Play for Today

Side 1
No.TitleLength
1."Play for Today"7:33
Side 2
No.TitleLength
1."Nobody's Empire"5:07
2."Piggy in the Middle" (bonus track)4:18
3."The Book of You"4:19

Disc Four: Perfect Couples

Side 1
No.TitleLength
1."Perfect Couples" (extended version)7:48
Side 2
No.TitleLength
1."Allie"3:15
2."A Politician's Silence" (bonus track)5:41
3."The Cat with the Cream"5:13

Charts

Chart performance for Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance
Chart (2015)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [17] 57
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) [18] 28
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) [19] 40
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) [20] 69
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) [21] 12
French Albums (SNEP) [22] 49
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) [23] 30
Irish Albums (IRMA) [24] 14
Italian Albums (FIMI) [25] 86
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) [26] 24
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista) [27] 23
Portuguese Albums (AFP) [28] 17
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE) [29] 12
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) [30] 31
UK Albums (OCC) [31] 9
US Billboard 200 [32] 28
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard) [33] 7
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [34] 8

Related Research Articles

<i>Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like a Peasant</i> 2000 studio album by Belle & Sebastian

Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like a Peasant is the fourth album from the Scottish group Belle & Sebastian released in 2000.

<i>Dear Catastrophe Waitress</i> 2003 studio album by Belle & Sebastian

Dear Catastrophe Waitress is the sixth studio album by the Scottish indie pop band Belle & Sebastian, released on 6 October 2003 on Rough Trade Records.

<i>Storytelling</i> (Belle and Sebastian album) 2002 studio album / soundtrack by Belle and Sebastian

Storytelling is the fifth studio album by Scottish indie pop band Belle and Sebastian. It is the score to the Todd Solondz movie Storytelling. Belle and Sebastian experienced many problems in communication with Solondz while scoring the film, and as such only about six minutes of their music was actually used in the movie. The album contains five tracks that are recorded dialogues. The instrumental track "Fuck This Shit" uses the prosody of the title phrase in a number of different keys but never the words themselves. The album was the band's final release on Jeepster, as they went on to sign a deal with Rough Trade the following year.

<i>The Life Pursuit</i> 2006 studio album by Belle and Sebastian

The Life Pursuit is the seventh studio album by Scottish indie pop band Belle & Sebastian. It was released in Europe on 6 February 2006 by Rough Trade Records and in North America on 7 February 2006 by Matador Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Robyn discography</span>

Swedish singer Robyn has released eight studio albums, one compilation album, six extended plays, 50 singles, nine promotional singles, and 45 music videos.

<i>This Is Happening</i> 2010 studio album by LCD Soundsystem

This Is Happening is the third studio album by American rock band LCD Soundsystem. It was released first on May 17, 2010, jointly through DFA and Virgin Records in the United States and Parlophone elsewhere. It was recorded over the course of 2009 and early 2010 in the Mansion recording studio in Los Angeles. The first single, "Pow Pow", was released in April 2010, with a music video directed by Spike Jonze. The album is dedicated to Jerry Fuchs (1974–2009), who performed drums live with the band on occasion, as well as having a big part in associated DFA acts.

<i>Belle and Sebastian Write About Love</i> 2010 studio album by Belle and Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian Write about Love is the eighth studio album by indie pop group Belle and Sebastian, released on 11 October 2010. It was the second collaboration between the band and Tony Hoffer, who had produced their previous album, The Life Pursuit (2006).

<i>Audio, Video, Disco</i> 2011 studio album by Justice

Audio, Video, Disco is the second studio album by the French electronic music duo Justice, released on 24 October 2011 by Ed Banger Records and Because Music in France, and Elektra Records in the US.

<i>Do It Again</i> (EP) 2014 EP by Röyksopp and Robyn

Do It Again is an extended play (EP) by Norwegian electronic music duo Röyksopp and Swedish singer Robyn, released on 23 May 2014 by Dog Triumph. The EP coincides with Röyksopp and Robyn's joint tour, the Röyksopp & Robyn Do It Again Tour 2014, featuring shows in Europe and North America. Following her Body Talk Tour, Robyn travelled to Bergen, Norway, where she began working on new music with Röyksopp in early 2013, having previously collaborated with the duo on the songs "The Girl and the Robot" (2009) and "None of Dem" (2010).

<i>Carrie & Lowell</i> 2015 Sufjan Stevens album

Carrie & Lowell is the seventh studio album by American musician Sufjan Stevens. It was released on March 31, 2015, by Asthmatic Kitty. It was produced by Stevens, and features guest contributions from Thomas Bartlett, Sean Carey, Casey Foubert, Ben Lester, Nedelle Torrisi, and Laura Veirs.

<i>True Colors</i> (Zedd album) 2015 studio album by Zedd

True Colors is the second studio album by Russian-German electronic music producer Zedd released on 15 May 2015 by Interscope Records. The album features collaborations with singers Jon Bellion, Troye Sivan, Selena Gomez, rapper Logic, upcoming production duo Botnek and bands such as Echosmith, Bahari and X Ambassadors, as well as uncredited production by Rock Mafia and KDrew.

<i>Peace Is the Mission</i> 2015 studio album by Major Lazer

Peace Is the Mission is the third studio album by American electronic dance music project Major Lazer. It was released on June 1, 2015. The album was preceded by the international hit single "Lean On" featuring DJ Snake and MØ. The single reached number one in Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands and peaked within the top ten in an additional fourteen countries including the United Kingdom, the United States, and Germany.

<i>Everything Is 4</i> 2015 studio album by Jason Derulo

Everything Is 4 is the fourth studio album by American singer Jason Derulo. It was released on May 29, 2015, by Beluga Heights Records and Warner Bros. Records. The lead single "Want to Want Me" which reached number one in six countries, was released on March 9, 2015. The album is a follow-up to Derulo's previous studio album, Tattoos (2013) in the international market and Talk Dirty (2014) in the United States.

<i>Divers</i> (album) 2015 studio album by Joanna Newsom

Divers is the fourth studio album by American musician Joanna Newsom, released on October 23, 2015 via Drag City.

<i>Beverly Hills Cop</i> (soundtrack) 1984 soundtrack album by various artists

Beverly Hills Cop: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack to the 1984 action comedy film Beverly Hills Cop. It was released in December 1984 by MCA Records. The soundtrack was mastered by Greg Fulginiti and features various artists whose tracks were included in the movie plus some other tracks not included in the movie but are similar in electronic style. The instrumental title tune, "Axel F" by Harold Faltermeyer, became a worldwide hit single and has since been covered by numerous artists.

<i>Know-It-All</i> 2015 studio album by Alessia Cara

Know-It-All is the debut studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Alessia Cara. It was released on November 13, 2015 through Def Jam Recordings. The album followed the release of her debut extended play (EP) Four Pink Walls (2015), which Cara regarded as a preview of the album. Know-It-All contains the five original songs from Four Pink Walls as well as five new songs recording for the album. Cara co-wrote all the tracks and worked closely with Pop & Oak and Sebastian Kole amongst others. The album led Cara to receive the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2018.

<i>AIM</i> (album) 2016 studio album by M.I.A.

AIM is the fifth studio album by British rapper and singer M.I.A. It was released on 9 September 2016 by Interscope and Polydor Records. Prior to its release, M.I.A. claimed that it would be her final album. She worked on the composition and production of the album with a range of collaborators, including Blaqstarr, Diplo, and Skrillex. The album was recorded in various countries, including Jamaica and India, and includes vocal contributions from Dexta Daps and Zayn. As with M.I.A.'s earlier releases, the album mixes Eastern and Western musical influences. Lyrically, several tracks on the album contain themes of borders and refugees.

<i>A Moment Apart</i> 2017 studio album by Odesza

A Moment Apart is the third studio album by the American electronic music duo Odesza, released on 8 September 2017 through Counter, Ninja Tune and the duo's own label, Foreign Family Collective. It is the duo's first album in three years after their second album, In Return, and the first released through Foreign Family Collective.

<i>Singularity</i> (Jon Hopkins album) 2018 studio album by Jon Hopkins

Singularity is the fifth studio album by English electronic musician and producer Jon Hopkins, released on 4 May 2018 through Domino Records.

<i>A Bit of Previous</i> 2022 studio album by Belle and Sebastian

A Bit of Previous is the eleventh studio album by Scottish band Belle and Sebastian, released on 6 May 2022 through Matador Records. It was preceded by the singles "Unnecessary Drama", "If They're Shooting at You" and "Young and Stupid". A non-album single, also called "A Bit of Previous", was released in June 2022.

References

  1. 1 2 Parkhouse, Will (6 October 2014). "Didn't See it Coming: An Interview With Belle and Sebastian". The Quietus . Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  2. ↑ Beauchemin, Molly (29 September 2014). "Belle and Sebastian Announce New Album Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance". Pitchfork . Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "New album "Girls in Peacetime Want To Dance" 19th/20th January 2015". Belle and Sebastian. 28 September 2014. Archived from the original on 5 August 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  4. ↑ "Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance by Belle And Sebastian reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  5. 1 2 "Reviews for Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance by Belle and Sebastian". Metacritic . Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  6. ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance – Belle and Sebastian". AllMusic . Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  7. ↑ Adams, Erik (20 January 2015). "Belle & Sebastian returns with its purest pop yet". The A.V. Club . Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  8. ↑ Anderson, Kyle (15 January 2015). "Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  9. ↑ Gibsone, Harriet (15 January 2015). "Belle and Sebastian: Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance review – dexterous and witty ninth album". The Guardian . Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  10. ↑ Harley, Kevin (17 January 2015). "Belle and Sebastian, Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance, review: Another win for lit-pop faithful". The Independent . Archived from the original on 19 January 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  11. ↑ Robers, Randall (19 January 2015). "New Decemberists, Belle & Sebastian albums are a lesson in confidence". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  12. ↑ Stubbs, Dan (14 January 2015). "Belle And Sebastian – 'Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance'". NME . Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  13. ↑ Gordon, Jeremy (21 January 2015). "Belle and Sebastian: Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance". Pitchfork . Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  14. ↑ Spiegel, Amy Rose (20 January 2015). "Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance". Rolling Stone . Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  15. ↑ Brodsky, Rachel (22 January 2015). "Review: Belle and Sebastian Dream of Disco on 'Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance'". Spin . Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  16. ↑ Carlick, Stephen (16 January 2015). "Belle and Sebastian – Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance". Exclaim! . Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  17. ↑ Ryan, Gavin (24 January 2015). "ARIA Albums: Taylor Swift 1989 Is Back At No 1". Noise11. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
  18. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Belle and Sebastian – Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  19. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Belle and Sebastian – Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  20. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Belle and Sebastian – Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  21. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Belle and Sebastian – Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
  22. ↑ "Lescharts.com – Belle and Sebastian – Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance". Hung Medien. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  23. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Belle and Sebastian – Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  24. ↑ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Belle and Sebastian". Hung Medien. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  25. ↑ "Italiancharts.com – Belle and Sebastian – Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance". Hung Medien. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  26. ↑ "Charts.nz – Belle and Sebastian – Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance". Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
  27. ↑ "Norwegiancharts.com – Belle and Sebastian – Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance". Hung Medien. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  28. ↑ "Portuguesecharts.com – Belle and Sebastian – Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance". Hung Medien. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  29. ↑ "Spanishcharts.com – Belle and Sebastian – Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance". Hung Medien. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  30. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Belle and Sebastian – Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance". Hung Medien. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  31. ↑ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  32. ↑ "Belle and Sebastian Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  33. ↑ "Belle and Sebastian Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  34. ↑ "Belle and Sebastian Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.