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Released in August 1971, Peace For Our Time is a concept album that tackled human conflict and exploitation from the 1930s through the Vietnam era. The title ironically references Neville Chamberlain's 1938 speech, and the music reflects this tension with a blend of heavy organ work and dual woodwinds.
Before Paul Carrack became the "Man with the Golden Voice" of 80s pop-soul, he was a long-haired experimentalist in Warm Dust , a British prog-jazz sextet named after radioactive debris. Formed in Sheffield in 1969, the band’s brief but ambitious career—spanning three core albums between 1970 and 1972—offered some of the era's most complex "brass rock". 1971: Peace For Our Time – A Pacifist Concept Warm Dust - 1971 - Peace For Our Time & 1972 - ...
It’s a significant step up from their debut, featuring tighter structures and strong bass lines that hint at early funk. Released in August 1971, Peace For Our Time
Their 1972 self-titled third album (often appearing on the German label ) saw the band veering toward a bluesier, more commercial sound on its first half, before diving back into lengthy prog epics. Formed in Sheffield in 1969, the band’s brief
"Blood of My Fathers" and "Justify the Things Your Hands Have Done" showcase their ability to mix jazzy improvisation with rock energy.