Moonlight Parade - Peace of Mind

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.