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Track Listings
| 1. You're All I Have |
| 2. Hands Open |
| 3. Chasing Cars |
| 4. Shut Your Eyes |
| 5. Beginning To Get To Me |
| 6. You Could Be Happy |
| 7. Make This Go On Forever |
| 8. Set The Fire To The Third Bar Martha Wainwright |
| 9. Headlights On Dark Roads |
| 10. Open Your Eyes |
| 11. The Finish Line |
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Snow Patrol are frequently compared to Coldplay in the press, which seems strange as they write far better songs and do not appear to be quite so self-hating, nor as rich. Their delightfully dour little pop songs do touch on the melancholic side of things, but the lyrics are wonderfully slice-of-life descriptions. Singer/lyricist Gary Lightbody gives a shout-out to Sufjan Stevens when on the punchy "Open Your Eyes" he sings, "The anger swells in my guts." Perhaps a better comparison would be American indie-rock act Sebadoh? Regardless, this band continues to surprise. If you went to see this mixed Scottish/Irish group on tour after hearing their wistful, breakout third album Final Straw, you might have been a bit confused by the rock juggernaut confronting you. Eyes Open is their most straightforwardly rock record yet, and thanks in large part to producer Garret Lee, it's their best. If there was ever perfect music to get lost to while driving around confused about a relationship, this is it. --Mike McGonigal
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50 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having heard Chasing Cars, (the first song to make me stop what i was doing for a long time by the way) I knew that this had to be listened to as an album.
On first listening i didn't get far beyond 'You're all i have' 'Chasing Cars' and 'Set the fire to the third bar'. These three songs alone had made this a worthwhile purchase, but delving further into the album i discovered something more...these songs are not going to fit everyone but then again what songs do?
The fact is that the feeling in the lyrics, and the emotion in the sound make this the most powerful collection i've ever had the fortune of listening to.
'You could be happy' says just that, and how!
There are too many songs of quality to comment individually but feel safe in knowing that this will speak to you, the only decision you have to make now is, are you ready to listen?
don't miss the opportunity!
On first listening i didn't get far beyond 'You're all i have' 'Chasing Cars' and 'Set the fire to the third bar'. These three songs alone had made this a worthwhile purchase, but delving further into the album i discovered something more...these songs are not going to fit everyone but then again what songs do?
The fact is that the feeling in the lyrics, and the emotion in the sound make this the most powerful collection i've ever had the fortune of listening to.
'You could be happy' says just that, and how!
There are too many songs of quality to comment individually but feel safe in knowing that this will speak to you, the only decision you have to make now is, are you ready to listen?
don't miss the opportunity!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
i have to confess that on first listen, I wasn't blown away. However, I was also fortunate enough to see the band live a few months ago and it was one of the best gigs I have ever been to. it also made me go back and listen to the album again - and when you do, you realise the brilliance of the lyrics, the beautiful melodies, and the way it is all so skillfully linked together. Buy it, and listen to it. Then listen again, and another time after that to hear the true beauty of one of the best albums I have the pleasure of owning
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Chipstick
Format:Audio CD
Snow Patrol have topped their gorgeous 'Final Straw' with their new album! They have developed and honed their individual style into a mature and beautiful sound, which has echoes of U2 at their finest, while still being utterly unique.
The lyrics are painfully, achingly beautiful, the melodies a range of delicious mellow numbers and stadium fillers. This, for me, is by far their best album to date, and one of the finest of the year.
Existing fans will not be disappointed and they are sure to add an army of new fans with this outstanding piece of work. There's not a bad track on this. WOW!
The lyrics are painfully, achingly beautiful, the melodies a range of delicious mellow numbers and stadium fillers. This, for me, is by far their best album to date, and one of the finest of the year.
Existing fans will not be disappointed and they are sure to add an army of new fans with this outstanding piece of work. There's not a bad track on this. WOW!
25 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By T. Johnson
Format:Audio CD
Snow Patrol release their 4th studio album, and the first since the incredible success of 'Final Straw'.
The Album Begins with new release 'You Are All That I Have' followed by the 'Spitting Games' reminiscent 'Hands Open'. But it's Track 3, 'Chasing Cars' that comes closest to recapturing the success of 'Run'. It starts very quietly, and builds into an emotional climax which in itself is great, but it comes nowhere near eclipsing the awesome 'Run', and let's face it, nothing really could.
'You Could Be Happy' is a very gentle track that sounds a lot like a nursery rhyme, the lyrics ring out prominently, sounding particularly heartfelt, it leaves you wanting to play the song again, its that good. Along with that, 'Set the Fire to the Third Bar' is possibly the albums stand out track, it's a duet with Martha Wainwright, and is an absolutely beautiful song. Worth the price of the album alone.
The strings in another great song, 'Open Your Eyes' give it an almost 'orchestral' feel. My only qualm with it is that it seems to end too abruptly when you are just getting into it.
So, the album is fantastic. If you got into the band after songs like 'Run' and 'How to be Dead' then you wont be disappointed. Eyes Open is 11 tracks of that hugely enjoyable and crowd pleasing standard. But there lies my slight problem, and the reason I couldn't bring myself to give it 5 Stars. Gone are the obscure track names ('chocolate' anyone?) long soaring instrumentals and wild guitar riffs. This album is a massive step up for the band, the commercial success of Final Straw has paved the way for a much bigger budget, and a lot more obvious little studio flourishes. For example, the strings that were reserved for 'Run' on the last album are present in several of the tracks.... Read more ›
The Album Begins with new release 'You Are All That I Have' followed by the 'Spitting Games' reminiscent 'Hands Open'. But it's Track 3, 'Chasing Cars' that comes closest to recapturing the success of 'Run'. It starts very quietly, and builds into an emotional climax which in itself is great, but it comes nowhere near eclipsing the awesome 'Run', and let's face it, nothing really could.
'You Could Be Happy' is a very gentle track that sounds a lot like a nursery rhyme, the lyrics ring out prominently, sounding particularly heartfelt, it leaves you wanting to play the song again, its that good. Along with that, 'Set the Fire to the Third Bar' is possibly the albums stand out track, it's a duet with Martha Wainwright, and is an absolutely beautiful song. Worth the price of the album alone.
The strings in another great song, 'Open Your Eyes' give it an almost 'orchestral' feel. My only qualm with it is that it seems to end too abruptly when you are just getting into it.
So, the album is fantastic. If you got into the band after songs like 'Run' and 'How to be Dead' then you wont be disappointed. Eyes Open is 11 tracks of that hugely enjoyable and crowd pleasing standard. But there lies my slight problem, and the reason I couldn't bring myself to give it 5 Stars. Gone are the obscure track names ('chocolate' anyone?) long soaring instrumentals and wild guitar riffs. This album is a massive step up for the band, the commercial success of Final Straw has paved the way for a much bigger budget, and a lot more obvious little studio flourishes. For example, the strings that were reserved for 'Run' on the last album are present in several of the tracks.... Read more ›
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By DAZ
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
When I first heard this album I dismissed it as a bit slow and boring - all the songs seemed to blend into one another. I'm glad I persevered though because this album really grows on you. The first single 'You're All I have' that opens the album is a great, pacey rock song. The pace then slows down to include some beautiful songs, the highlights of which are 'Chasing Cars' and 'Set the Fire to the Third Bar' with Martha Wainwright (very powerful). Comparisons to Coldplay are very unfair as this is just so much better in every way.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Mark
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've always liked Snow Patrol, but only liked, my passion was elsewhere but this album is divine. There are no words to expess how good this really is.
Some albums grow on you over time, but not this one. This had me singing along and dancing in the lounge with the sub full up after the first track.
The neighbours know this album as well as I do!
Some albums grow on you over time, but not this one. This had me singing along and dancing in the lounge with the sub full up after the first track.
The neighbours know this album as well as I do!
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Shazza
Format:Audio CD
Love this album. I got introduced to "chasing cars" by Grey's Anatomy and loved it so went and bought the album. Fantastic and love EVERY song on it. Highly recommended!!!!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having been born in 1963, I have to admit to having little knowlege of the popular music being released in the current period. After loving "Chasing Cars", I made the decision to purchase "Eye Open", and I am so glad that I did. This release from Snow Patrol is full of catchy, hook laden songs , with great melodies. From the opener "You're All I Have", through to "You Could Be Happy" and "Open Your Eyes", I thorougly enjoy this album, and still have it on constant play. Would fully recommend this to anyone who enjoys British pop/rock music at its' best.
Maurice West
Koroit
Victoria
Australia
Maurice West
Koroit
Victoria
Australia
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Snow Patrol
Personally I think this is one of the best albums by snow patrol and I never get tired of listening to it (not all the time of course lol)
Published 17 days ago by Margaret Lawrence
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GREAT
Brilliant cd some of their early stuff and good cd for car especially if ur driving all day,would highly recommend it to all as a must have .
Published 25 days ago by doreen paterson
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I like this album a lot and I would definitely recommend it to any buyer. I find it a very worthy purchase!
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best cd ever
Can only say this group best ever in my world, can only recommend from here ,best buy ever fast delivering also
Published 12 months ago by henrikbfs
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Great Album
Having recently seen Snow Patrol's awesome concert at the Birmingham LG Arena, I realised that I had most of the recent albums but not this one so decided to buy to check on some... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Alan C
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Chasing Cars
I bought this album purely to get a hard copy of Snow Patrol's brilliant song chasing cars. I don't know about the other songs on this album, but I like the band. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Lexi Halls
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Snow Patrol
A great favorite of my wife's as where some of thier other CD's, I bought it in her memory, cars was her favorite which I played at her funeral.Still brings a tear's to my eye's. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Big D
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Excellent
Excellent service and a bit like the garden stuff - it did exactly what it said on the tin - well done.
Peter
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Published 21 months ago by peterthepanda
3.0 out of 5 stars
Easy listening
I bought this CD for one particular track, not so keen on the other tracks but I am not a huge Snow Patrol fan so my view must be taken with a pinch of salt
Published on 13 Feb 2011 by Denise K. Church
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Eyes Open - yes they are
I bought this as I wanted one of the tracks in particular, anyhow, the album is nice to listen to. Not earth shatteringly good but I am glad I have it. Would I buy it again? Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2010 by Rob Richards
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