Peace at Last (The Blue Nile album)
Peace at Last is the third studio album by Scottish band The Blue Nile, released on 10 June 1996 via Warner Bros. Records. Following the reissue of their first two albums in 2012 as 2-CD deluxe editions, "Peace at Last" was also reissued in a similar 2-CD version on 3 March 2014. Background. "Peace at Last" was a considerable musical departure for the band, marking a shift towards a more acoustic sound. Unlike their prior two albums "A Walk Across the Rooftops" and "Hats", which featured electronic instrumentation almost exclusively, "Peace  at Last" was primarily driven by Paul Buchanan's acoustic guitar. A gospel choir made a brief appearance on the lead single, "Happiness". Critical reception. Critical reaction to "Peace at Last" was mixed. Despite some initial high praise, including a five-star review from "Q", in the years following the album's release it remained largely overshadowed by "A Walk Across the Rooftops" and "Hats". Track listing. All songs written by Paul Buchanan, except where noted. Personnel. The Blue Nile: Additional musicians: Technical: