On first impression, you would be forgiven for thinking you're listening to Damon Albarn singing in this second song of a double A side from Moonlight Parade, although Ben Todd has a far nicer vibrato that he uses beautifully at the extended notes ending each line. 'Peace of Mind' explores hope when it comes to mental health - something a lot of us, and certainly I can identify with. I assume that for this reason, the song has a fairly simple format and chilled out vibe, with a switch from minor to major in the chorus, indicating a positive shift in mindset. At this point there's also a lovely 80's style organ reminiscent of Simple Minds, with a phasing ethereal guitar riff that evokes a nostalgic feeling of the new romantic and synth pop era of my childhood. You can tell that Moonlight Parade are a band of experienced and professional musicians who know exactly what they're doing, and listening to this has inspired me to want to hear more.
On first impression, you would be forgiven for thinking you're listening to Damon Albarn singing in this second song of a double A side from Moonlight Parade, although Ben Todd has a far nicer vibrato that he uses beautifully at the extended notes ending each line. 'Peace of Mind' explores hope when it comes to mental health - something a lot of us, and certainly I can identify with. I assume that for this reason, the song has a fairly simple format and chilled out vibe, with a switch from minor to major in the chorus, indicating a positive shift in mindset. At this point there's also a lovely 80's style organ reminiscent of Simple Minds, with a phasing ethereal guitar riff that evokes a nostalgic feeling of the new romantic and synth pop era of my childhood. You can tell that Moonlight Parade are a band of experienced and professional musicians who know exactly what they're doing, and listening to this has inspired me to want to hear more.