| Peacemaker | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | February 2, 2024 | |||
| Length | 44:18 | |||
| Label |
| |||
| Producer |
| |||
| Vera Sola chronology | ||||
| ||||
Peacemaker is the second studio album by American-Canadian singer-songwriter Vera Sola, released on February 2, 2024, through Spectraphonic Records and City Slang. It was co-produced by Sola and Kenneth Pattengale, and received acclaim from critics.
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 80/100 [1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Clash | 8/10 [2] |
| Exclaim! | 7/10 [3] |
| Mojo |   [4] |
| Uncut | 7/10 [5] |
| The Line of Best Fit | 8/10 [6] |
Peacemaker received a score of 80 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on seven critics' reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reception. [1] Mojo stated that "there's a full band, a string section Swarmatron and brass. Reassuringly, the songs are strong enough to carry the new load". [4] Uncut felt that "Sola can be detached but is at her best when she leans into the songs". [5]
Exclaim! 's Jordan Currie opined that Sola and Pattengale's intention of "introduc[ing] richer sounds and textures" results in "rock, blues, country and folk mingl[ing] with dramatic orchestral flares, always guided by Sola's powerful alto", calling it "clear that Peacemaker is a labour of love". [3] Craig Howieson of Clash wrote that "the fuller orchestration matches the grandeur of her voice well" and "through an exploration of war, bloodspill, loss and confusion Vera Sola has continued to tell her story, and invite us into her arresting world". [2] John Amen of The Line of Best Fit gave the album a score of 8/10, noting that "Sola concludes Peacemaker much as she launches it, striking a sublime balance between pop know-how and theatrical flair." [7]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bad Idea" | 2:59 |
| 2. | "The Line" | 3:52 |
| 3. | "I'm Lying" | 5:26 |
| 4. | "Get Wise" | 3:29 |
| 5. | "Desire Path" | 4:42 |
| 6. | "Waiting" | 2:35 |
| 7. | "Bird House" | 4:06 |
| 8. | "Hands" | 3:51 |
| 9. | "Is That You?" | 4:42 |
| 10. | "Blood Bond" | 4:50 |
| 11. | "Instrument of War" | 3:46 |
| Total length: | 44:18 | |
The Violence is a studio album by British singer and songwriter Darren Hayman featuring backing band the Long Parliament. It was released on 5 November 2012 by Fortuna Pop! The Violence is the third and final part in Hayman's Essex Trilogy.
Halo is the seventh studio album by Argentine singer-songwriter Juana Molina, released on May 5, 2017, by Crammed Discs.
Le Kov is the second studio album by Welsh singer-songwriter Gwenno. It was released on 2 March 2018 on Heavenly Recordings. The first single from the album is "Tir Ha Mor ". Heavenly Recordings claim Gwenno felt a duty to make her second album entirely in Cornish as a record of the living language.
Elastic Days is the third solo studio album by Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis. It was released through Sub Pop Records on November 9, 2018.
At Weddings is the debut studio album by American musician Tomberlin. It was released on August 10, 2018, under Saddle Creek Records.
Keepsake is the debut studio album by Australian musician Hatchie, released on 21 June 2019, through Double Double Whammy, Ivy League and Heavenly Recordings. The album was preceded by the singles "Without a Blush", "Stay With Me", and "Obsessed".
925 is the debut studio album by English indie band Sorry. It was released on 27 March 2020 under Domino Recording Company.
Hypnoprism is an album by Scottish musician Momus. It was released on 27 September 2010 through independent label Analog Baroque in the United Kingdom, and in the United States by American Patchwork, distributed on CD by Darla Records.
"Lost in the Citadel" is a song by American rapper and singer Lil Nas X. In limited release, it was sent to Italian contemporary hit radio through Sony Music on April 8, 2022, as the fifth and final single from his debut studio album, Montero (2021). The song was written by him and the track's producer John Cunningham.
Pompeii is the sixth studio album by Welsh singer and producer Cate Le Bon, released on 4 February 2022 by Mexican Summer.
The Land, the Water, the Sky is the third studio album by American musician Katherine Paul under the moniker Black Belt Eagle Scout, released on February 10, 2023, through Saddle Creek Records. It received positive reviews from critics.
False Lankum is the fourth studio album by Irish folk music group Lankum, released on 24 March 2023 through Rough Trade Records. It received positive reviews from critics and peaked at number two on the Irish Albums Chart. The album was shortlisted for the 2023 Mercury Prize and appeared on several best-of lists for 2023 albums.
I Don't Know is the second studio album by British shoegaze band Bdrmm, released on 30 June 2023 through Rock Action Records. It was produced by Alex Greaves and received positive reviews from critics.
Mia Gargaret is the second full-length studio album by American pianist Gia Margaret, released in 2020.
We Buy Diabetic Test Strips is the sixth studio album by American hip hop duo Armand Hammer. It was released on September 29, 2023, through Fat Possum. The album features guest appearances by JPEGMafia, Moor Mother, El-P, Pierce Jordan of Soul Glo, Pink Siifu, Junglepussy, Curly Castro and Cavalier. It is the first Armand Hammer album to not be released under the Backwoodz Studioz label. It was met with critical acclaim.
Cartwheel is the second album by American shoegaze project Hotline TNT, fronted by Will Anderson. It was released on November 3, 2023, through Third Man Records and received acclaim from critics.
At the Party with My Brown Friends is the second studio album by American musician Katherine Paul under the moniker Black Belt Eagle Scout, released on August 30, 2019, through Saddle Creek Records. It received acclaim from critics.
The Collective is the second solo studio album by the American musician Kim Gordon, released on March 8, 2024, through Matador Records. It received acclaim from critics.
Moaning is the debut studio album by Los Angeles band Moaning, released on 2 March 2018 by Sub Pop. The band wrote songs for the album several years prior to the release, with most of the debut being recorded and released following being signed to the label. Upon release, Moaning received generally favorable reviews, with critics praising the album's energy and fusion of genres, but expressed mixed views on the impact of the album's tone and lyrical themes, and the use of distortion and noise.
Love in Constant Spectacle is the twelfth solo studio album by English musician Jane Weaver, released on 5 April 2024 through Fire Records. It received acclaim from critics.