Released in August 2008, Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down was like a breath of fresh air with its optimistic-yet-realistic worldview. As noted by The Guardian, its "twinkling acoustic songs, bursting with brass, keyboards, and fiddle" were "economic and brimming with sure-footed confidence."
The album features 11 songs, including the group's debut single and signature track, "5 Years Time," which went on to become their first UK Top 10 hit.