Description
Information Society – Peace And Love, Inc. – 30th Anniversary Vinyl Edition – Double 180 Gram Translucent Black Vinyl Record
Released in 1992, Peace and Love, Inc. marked the third studio album from Information Society, the Minneapolis-based electronic group that helped bring synth-driven dance music into mainstream pop during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Known for their heavy use of synthesizers, sampling, and futuristic themes, the band continued to refine their electronic sound on this release while also pushing into darker and more complex territory.
Following the success of earlier hits like “What’s on Your Mind (Pure Energy),” the group entered the 1990s with a more industrial-tinged approach. Peace and Love, Inc. reflects that shift, combining dance-oriented beats with sharper electronic textures and a slightly more aggressive edge. The production leans heavily on programmed rhythms, layered synth lines, and digital effects that create a sleek but intense sonic atmosphere.
At the center of the album is vocalist Kurt Harland, whose distinctive voice adds personality and emotion to the futuristic soundscapes. His delivery often balances melodic clarity with a slightly dramatic tone that fits the band’s technological and philosophical themes. The lyrics frequently explore ideas about identity, technology, and modern society, giving the music a conceptual dimension beyond typical dance-pop material.
The album’s title track, “Peace & Love, Inc.,” became one of the band’s standout songs from this era. Built around a pulsing electronic groove and sharp synth patterns, the track combines club-ready rhythms with lyrics that hint at a more cynical view of corporate culture and manufactured ideals.
Throughout the album, Information Society blends elements of synth-pop, industrial music, and electronic dance. The arrangements often feature intricate sequencing and digital sampling, reflecting the band’s long-standing interest in technology as both a musical tool and a lyrical theme.
While the album did not reach the same commercial heights as the group’s earlier releases, it earned respect among fans of electronic and alternative dance music for its darker tone and more experimental direction. The record showed the band willing to evolve beyond straightforward pop toward a more complex electronic sound.
Peace and Love, Inc. is often appreciated as a forward-looking entry in Information Society’s catalog. With its blend of sharp electronic production, thoughtful lyrics, and dancefloor energy, the album captures a moment when electronic pop music was beginning to explore deeper and more futuristic creative possibilities.
INFORMATION SOCIETY
PEACE AND LOVE, INC.
30th Anniversary Vinyl Edition
180 Gram Translucent Black Injection Mold Pressing
100% Recyclable material
79% Co2 reduction to produce compared to traditional vinyl
PVC & Phthalates free material
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Peace & Love, Inc.
Going, Going, Gone
To The City
Made To Be Broken
Still Here
1,000,000 Watts Of Love
Where Would I Be Without IBM
To Be Free
If It’s Real
Crybaby
Where The I Divides
Strength
Going, Going, Gone (Saber Vocal Mix)
Going, Going, Gone (Mindwarp Mix)
Peace & Love, Inc. (Passion Mix)
Peace & Love, Inc. (Disco Mosh Pit Mix)
