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Peaceful The World Lays Me Down | 
 enlarge | Artist: Noah And The Whale
Label: Universal
Category: Music
List Price: £13.99
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 212
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Running Time: 42 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.4
UPC: 602517681774
EAN: 0602517681774
ASIN: B001AQ8WLC
Release Date: August 11, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | 2 Atoms In A Molecule | | • | Jocasta | | • | Shape Of My Heart | | • | Do What You Do | | • | Give A Little Love | | • | Second Lover | | • | 5 Years Time | | • | Rocks And Daggers | | • | Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down | | • | Mary | | • | Hold My Hand As I'm Lowered |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Twickenham’s Noah And The Whale name themselves in honour of director Noah Baumbach’s 2005 feature The Squid And The Whale, which feels strangely appropriate: post Juno, no indie flick would quite feel complete without a soundtrack like Peaceful The World Lays Me Down--sensitive, homespun indie-folk that blends the tremulous intimacy of Jeffrey Lewis and Adam Green with an occasional grand breadth reminiscent of the Arcade Fire or some other such act with symphonic tendencies and big ideas. Vocalist Charlie Fink is your emotional guide, his quavering, expectant voice the perfect vehicle to the likes of “5 Atoms In A Molecule” and “Shape Of My Heart”, songs of romantic longing (and in time-honoured indie-flick style, this geek always gets his girl). The girl in question, incidentally, is Laura Marling, the young folk songstress who made her debut with Noah And The Whale before moving on to solo success: her voice is more conventionally strong than Fink’s, adding emotional lift at crucial moments, but even as Fink’s voice wavers, his words swell with resolve. As he sings on the gorgeous “Give A Little Love”, “Life is fleeting/But I love you”.--Louis Pattison
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 And it was fun fun fun (I know - sorry!) August 17, 2008
David Podlesak (Lincolnshire, UK)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
But it comes from such a catchy song that you just can't help it. But now the album has been released, it's an opportunity to see if 'the song of the summer' is just a one-off or are there other gems there too. And I'm pleased to say that the album is a very welcome surprise. Noah and the Whale have crafted a quirky, original album. The lyrics are witty and perceptive and set in music that is kind of folksy-pop. The singles 5 Years Time and Shape Of My Heart do stand out but only by a notch. All together, the album is a joy to listen to and will leave you smiling. And at just over 42 minutes, it doesn't outstay its welcome either.
Summer Fun Fun Fun June 25, 2008
P. Ferguson (U.K)
14 out of 17 found this review helpful
Having followed Noah and the Whale for a good few months and having seen them live a couple of times in Manchester i can safely say that they are good. Songs like "Rocks and Daggers", "Mary", "Beating" and the new single "5 Years time" will have you dancing and smiling in seconds.
Live, NATW are pretty special, working the crowds and getting everyone involved with their lively mainly upbeat music. There are also some slower and darker tones to some of the songs and lyrics and they are definately not just your typical pop group.
Including a violin, bass, drums, egg shaker(!), and glokenspiel and music box they create multi-layered sounds that can build into high energy, barn-dancing-esque madness!! This album is well worth buying and is definately going to be album of the summer whenn it eventually gets released.
Epic New Folk with tunes to die for August 8, 2008
Faren Goth (Cardiff, Wales)
10 out of 16 found this review helpful
New Folk doesn't get much better than this. If you want killers tunes you'll love this record - The Whale are set to conquer the world and earn a much deserved place in your heart.
Back in March 08 I had the privelidge of meeting Charlie Fink, Urby and co when they came in to BBC Wales Cardiff to record a session. Twenty minutes in and it was obvious I was in the presence of true genius. Listening to a promo of the finished album it's a like a thunderbolt to the soul - gut feelings are always right - this record has moments to lift even the saddest weariest of eyes into a wry happy smile.
What makes The Whale so wonderful is the romance - the melancholy in the lyrics make a 42 year old feel like he's thirteen again and running through fields of flowers, birds, bugs and heart shaped trees.
The singles you'll know and already adore, but prepare to be enchanted by Laura Marling's backing vocals on 'Second Lover' - 'I'll love you in reality and dreams' - it's one of touchstones of this record. Grown up sentiments from a young bang with a knack of making you feel life's worthwhile again - in spite of credit crunch, spiralling debts and unfullfilled promises - if you buy this record/download the tracks I'm pretty sure they'll be played and played and played - if 'Peaceful the world lays me down' was an lp you'd wear out the grooves - 'there are ghosts and demons in the dark' - Charlie sings on the title track - but you just know that inside his head - things will work out just fine. Or will they? There's more than enough heartfelt philosophizing to make Camus blush. Stand by to revel in the next great record of 08 after Fleet Foxes. 30 seconds into 'Mary' you'll remember what it's like to fall in love all over again.
If you buy this record you'll be inspired - and that's what makes it stand head, heart, neck and shoulders above the rest of the young pretenders.
noah and the whale September 2, 2008
Dr. R. S. Bailey
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Heard this at a virgin record shop, bought it on the spot, a truly stunning cd. wonderful clear lyrics a must for any record collection
Intelligent feel good sunshine music with fun July 1, 2008
MiAuCa (UK)
9 out of 18 found this review helpful
First off - I have not heard all the tracks on this album - but having seen them live (great shows!) and listened to some of the tracks a gazillion times (especially five year's time, Mary, shape of my heart) I can't wait to buy it - they are super fab.
A weird and wonderful collection of musical instruments (or every day objects that can make a noise), great tunes, funky words and vocals and they seem to be a great package - can't wait to see what they do next.
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