Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down

Description

Noah and the Whale were one of the leading protagonists of the small but perfectly formed indie-folk scene of the early days of the 21st Century. Formed in Twickenham, the five-piece, led by vocalist and guitarist Charlie Fink, originally boasted Laura Marling in their line-up, before she left to begin her successful solo career. Released in August 2008, ‘Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down’ was like a breath of fresh air with its optimistic-yet-realistic worldview and, as The Guardian was to note, its ‘twinkling acoustic songs, bursting with brass, keyboards and fiddle’ were ‘economic and brimming with sure-footed confidence.’ Its 11 songs include the group’s debut single and signature track, ‘5 Years Time’, which was to become their first UK Top 10 hit.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. 2 Atoms in a Molecule – Noah and the Whale
2. Jocasta – Noah and the Whale
3. Shape of My Heart – Noah and the Whale
4. Do What I Do – Noah and the Whale
5. Give a Little Love – Noah and the Whale
6. Second Lover – Noah and the Whale
7. 5 Years Time – Noah and the Whale
8. Rocks and Daggers – Noah and the Whale
9. Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down – Noah and the Whale
10. Mary – Noah and the Whale
11. Hold My Hand As I’m Lowered – Noah and the Whale