| 词条 | Peace of Mind (Boston song) | ||||||||
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| name = Peace of Mind | cover = PeaceofMind.jpg | alt = | type = single | artist = Boston | album = Boston | B-side = Foreplay | released = April 1977 | format = 7-inch vinyl | recorded = October 1975{{snd}}April 1976 | studio = {{hlist|Foxglove Studios in Watertown, Massachusetts|Capitol Studios in Hollywood, California|The Record Plant in Los Angeles, California (album version)/ April 1976 (single version)}} | venue = | genre = Hard rock | length = 5:02 (album version) 3:38 (single version) 5:31 (full version) | label = Epic | writer = Tom Scholz | producer = John Boylan, Tom Scholz | prev_title = Long Time | prev_year = 1977 | next_title = Don't Look Back | next_year = 1978 }} "Peace of Mind" is a song written by Tom Scholz and originally released by Boston on their debut 1976 self-titled album. It was released the next year as the third and final single from the album and peaked at number 38 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1977,[1] as well as number 33 on the Cash Box Top 100.[2] It received substantial radio airplay, both upon the initial release of the Boston album and subsequently, and has been described as a "rock-radio staple." Writing and recording"Peace of Mind" is one of six songs, five of which eventually appeared on the Boston album, that Scholz worked on in his basement in 1974 and 1975, before Boston got its record contract. The demo was specifically finished in 1974.[3] The drum parts were originally developed by Jim Masdea, although Sib Hashian played the drums on the official release.[3] According to Ultimate Classic Rock critic Michael Gallucci, the demo version was "fully formed" and so the album version didn't change much except for "[amping] up the guitars and production."[4] Lyrics and musicThe song is about the people Scholz worked with at Polaroid Corporation before getting his recording contract, and about Scholz's lack of interest in climbing the corporate ladder into company management.[5][6] According to music journalist Chuck Eddy, the lyrics argue that it is unhealthy for people to compete with each other.[7] Paul Elliott commented on the lyrics' "positivity," exhorting people to look past their mundane life to "find deeper meaning."[9] He also noted the song's "uplifting quality," expressed through "its freewheeling riff, its rich melody and dazzling vocal harmonies."[9] AXS contributor Craig James describes the theme as being that it is better to make music and being at peace with yourself is better than corporate aspirations.[8] Vanyaland's Daniel Brockman found irony in the refrain, "I understand about indecision, and I don’t care if I get behind/People living in competition, all I want is to have my peace of mind,” noting that this was a hit single premised on lyrics stating that one shouldn't take their career too seriously.[6] Mojo magazine cited the lyrics as presenting an alternate view of the American Dream to that described in another song from the Boston album, "Hitch a Ride."[9] The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Rock History described it as being "built around soaring guitars, tight vocal harmonies, and huge hooks," which were part of the band's appeal.[10] Boston lead singer Brad Delp cited "Peace of Mind" as an example of how Scholz was able to combine the vocal harmonies of the Beach Boys with the heavy guitar sound of Led Zeppelin.[11] Rolling Stone commented on how the guitars "feel epic" but also "delicate and intimate."[12] Tom Moon cited "Peace of Mind" and "Long Time" as examples to illustrate how Scholz varied his guitar effects for each Boston song, stating that "Peace of Mind" has a "grittier, less airbrushed attack."[13]ReceptionRolling Stone Album Guide critic Paul Evans called "Peace of Mind" a "satisfying, if similar, followup" to "More Than a Feeling".[14] Scott Tady of Beaver County Times described "Peace of Mind" as one of the songs that "helped set the foundation for classic-rock radio."[15] Eric Deggans wrote that "Bouncy, slick tracks such as 'More Than a Feeling' and 'Peace of Mind' defined new parameters for rock radio during the 70s, with soaring vocals searing guitars and trite lyrics."[16] Jamie Reno of San Diego magazine described it as an "infectious flick-your Bic staple."[17] MTV's Gil Kaufman similarly described the song as a "rock-radio staple."[18] Brockman called it "one of the most overplayed songs in rock history" but praised Delp's singing, particularly his vulnerability and sincerity, making Brockman believe that Delp really believed the words of the refrain.[6] Gallucci rated it Boston's 5th greatest song, particularly praising the "fuzzy guitar riff" and noting that it has remained a classic rock radio staple.[4] Elliott and Craig both rated it even higher, as Boston's second greatest song behind only "More Than a Feeling."[19][8] Guitar World magazine selected "Peace of Mind" as one of their 50 greatest rock songs of all time.[20][21][22]Personnel
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Covers"Peace of Mind" was covered by Stryper on their 2009 Murder by Pride album.[23] Tom Scholz also played guitar on that track.[23] Allmusic critic James Christopher Monger described Stryper's version as "as a choice cover of the Boston classic."[23] References1. ^1 {{cite web|title=Boston: The Hot 100|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/297005/boston/chart?f=379|publisher=Billboard Magazine|accessdate=2017-04-24}} 2. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://50.6.195.142/archives/70s_files/19770702.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=September 18, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228183657/http://50.6.195.142/archives/70s_files/19770702.html |archivedate=2014-12-28 |df= }} 3. ^1 {{cite web|date=2008|title=Feelin' Satisfied: An Interview with Tom Scholz of Boston|author=Wright, J.| url=http://www.thirdstage.ca/boston/articles/online-articles/523-feelin-satisfied-an-interview-with-tom-scholz-of-boston|publisher=thirdstage.ca|access-date=June 5, 2012}} 4. ^1 {{cite web|title=Top 10 Boston songs|author=Gallucci, Michael|url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/boston-songs/|accessdate=2017-03-23|publisher=Ultimate Classic Rock}} 5. ^{{cite web|title=Boston: Heaven is a Reel-to-Reel Tape|author=Miller, Chuck| publisher=Goldmine| url=http://www.thirdstage.ca/boston/articles/newspaper-and-magazine-articles/360-boston-heaven-is-a-reel-to-reel-tape|access-date=August 16, 2013}} 6. ^1 2 {{cite web|title=Peace Of Mind: On the 10th anniversary of his death, Brad Delp’s legacy with Boston remains in the music|author=Brockman, Daniel|url=http://www.vanyaland.com/2017/03/09/peace-of-mind-on-the-10th-anniversary-of-his-death-brad-delps-legacy-with-boston-remains-in-the-music/|publisher=Vanyaland|accessdate=2017-04-24|date=March 9, 2017}} 7. ^{{cite book|title=The Accidental Evolution Of Rock'n'roll: A Misguided Tour Through Popular Music|author=Eddy, Chuck|page=99|year=1997|publisher=Da Capo|isbn=9780306807411}} 8. ^1 {{cite web|title=Top 10 best Boston songs|author=Craig, Bill|url=https://www.axs.com/top-10-best-boston-songs-114847|publisher=AXS|accessdate=2017-05-03|date=February 18, 2017}} 9. ^{{cite book|title=The Mojo Collection: 4th Edition|page=374|year=2007|publisher=Canongate|isbn=9781847676436}} 10. ^{{cite book|title=The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Rock History: From arenas to the underground, 1974-1980|author=Chris Smith|page=74|year=2006|publisher=Greenwood Press|isbn=9780313336119}} 11. ^{{cite book|title=The Big Book of Hair Metal: The Illustrated Oral History of Heavy Metal's Debauched Decade|page=120|author=Popoff, Martin|year=2014|publisher=Voyageur Press|isbn=9781627883757}} 12. ^{{cite web|title=100 Best Debut Albums of All Time|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/the-100-greatest-debut-albums-of-all-time-20130322/boston-19691231|publisher=Rolling Stone|accessdate=2017-04-24|date=March 22, 2013}} 13. ^{{cite book|title=1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die: A Listener's Life List|author=Moon, Tom|page=107|year=2008|publisher=Workman Publishing|isbn=9780761149415}} 14. ^{{cite book|title=The Rolling Stone Album Guide|author=Evans, P.|editor=Brackett, N. |editor2=Hoard, C.|edition=4th|publisher=Simon & Schuster|page=96|year=2004|isbn=0743201698}} 15. ^{{cite news|title=More than a feeling: Boston back in Pittsburgh|author=Tady, S.|newspaper=Beaver County Times|url=http://www.thirdstage.ca/boston/articles/newspaper-and-magazine-articles/737-more-than-a-feeling-boston-back-in-pittsburgh|accessdate=2017-04-24|date=August 5, 2012}} 16. ^{{cite book|title=MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide|author=Deggans, Eric|page=147|editor1=Graff, Gary|editor2=Durchholz, Daniel|year=1999|publisher=Schirmer Trade Books|isbn=0825672562}} 17. ^{{cite news|title=Boston Rocks|author=Reno, Jamie|page=203|date=August 2004|newspaper=San Diego|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2_8DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA203&dq=%22peace+of+mind%22+boston+scholz&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwisqNWH5b3TAhXhzIMKHQazB3A4FBDoAQg9MAY#v=onepage&q=%22peace%20of%20mind%22%20&f=false|accessdate=2017-04-24}} 18. ^{{cite web|title=Brad Delp, Singer For '70s Rock Icons Boston, Died Virtually Anonymous|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1554450/boston-lead-singer-died-virtually-anonymous.jhtml|publisher=MTV|date=March 12, 2007|accessdate=2017-04-24}} 19. ^1 2 {{cite web|title=The 10 Greatest Boston Songs Ever|date=March 10, 2016|author=Elliott, Paul|url=http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-03-10/the-10-greatest-boston-songs-ever|publisher=Future plc|accessdate=2017-04-06}} 20. ^{{cite book|title=Guitar World's 50 Greatest Rock Songs of All Time Songbook|publisher=Hal Leonard|year=2013|isbn=9781480348271}} 21. ^{{cite web|title=Guitar World's 50 Greatest Rock Songs of All Time|publisher=Hal Leonard|url=https://www.halleonardbooks.com/product/viewproduct.action?itemid=691143&viewtype=songlist|accessdate=2017-04-25}} 22. ^{{cite web|title=Learn Guitar World's '50 Greatest Rock Songs of All Time'|url=http://www.guitarworld.com/learn-guitar-worlds-50-greatest-rock-songs-all-time|publisher=Guitar World|date=June 2, 2015|accessdate=2015-04-25}} 23. ^1 2 {{cite web|title=Murder by Pride|author=Monger, James Christopher|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/murder-by-pride-mw0000821669|publisher=Allmusic|accessdate=2017-04-25}} External links
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