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Final Straw [Extra tracks]

~ Snow Patrol
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (127 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (2 Feb 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Extra tracks
  • Label: Polydor Group
  • ASIN: B0001BH15K
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (127 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 530 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  2. Wow 4:02£0.79
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Listen  7. Run 5:54£0.79
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Listen10. Tiny Little Fractures 2:27£0.79
Listen11. Somewhere A Clock Is Ticking 4:32£0.79
Listen12. Same 3:54£0.79
Listen13. We Can Run Away Now They're All Dead And Gone (Bonus Track) 3:15£0.79
Listen14. Half The Fun (Bonus Track) 2:54£0.79

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Final Straw, third album from Glasgow-based quintet Snow Patrol, is a darker, nastier and altogether bleaker beast than anything they've produced before. These are ostentatiously pop melodies that have been locked up in a basement, blindfolded over night and subjected to gleefully twisted torture and cruelty until they've squealed. The bruised, distorted (yet basically acoustic) "Wow" highlights this methodology best, producing an ugly princess of a song that sounds like U2 from the Achtung Baby era. There's even handclapping over a dangerously fuzzed-up guitar riff on "Tiny Little Fractures". Lead single "Spitting Games" is what the Thrills will sound like in 10 years time if a decade's worth of rock & roll excess takes its toll--it possesses the kind of catchy, fuzzed-up, demented bumblebee guitar hook that most bands spend their careers searching for.

"Chocolate" is more introspective, with its undulating drum pattern and fairy background guitar--"On my knees I'll think clearer...what have I done? What have I become?" croons Gary Lightbody with lethargic despair and weary horror. Less is most definitely more on "Grazed Knees", which sounds like some of Feeder's quirkier and quieter moments, backed up by a stirring, perfectly placed string section. Special mention must go to Garret Lee's production, which drops imperfections, crackles and white noise randomly into the mix to startling effect. Intelligent, interesting, honest, diverse and ever so slightly screwed up--what more could you want from a rock 'n' roll record? --Cortman Virtue



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'Final Straw' is the third album from the Northern Ireland outfit Snow Patrol and their first for major label Polydor, after parting company with Scottish indie Jeepster. Mixed with the help of Garret "Jacknife" Lee, the album sees the band play their unique brand of quirky guitar driven indie pop,led by frontman, Gary Lightbody's distinctive voice. The singles 'Spitting Games' and 'Run' are also included.

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63 of 65 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, 3 Feb 2004
By Michael Mouse (Leeds, UK) - See all my reviews
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There are many albums you buy on the strength of one single, only to find the rest of the album doesn't match up.

Final Straw is not one of those albums. I bought this on the sheer strength of 'Run' (as many people will), and I'm amazed at the quality of the other 13 songs.

Often, many bands that do great anthemic songs don't do other genres well. Every base is covered here - the absolutely lovely strings on 'Grazed Knees' contrast very well with the rock outs of 'Wow' and 'Gleaming Auction' and the incredible catchy power pop of 'Spitting Games'.
The songs are heavily electric guitar based, but there are some unusual twists - the electronic beeps and clicks on 'Somewhere A Clock Is Ticking' adds freshness and isn't too Radiohead.
As for the lyrics and the vocals - both suit the style of the music perfectly.

I've heard comparisons with Coldplay, which although a definite complement, isn't very imaginative. Snow Patrol have realised an album which standouts on it's own merits.

I cannot recommend this highly enough.

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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars In a word - wow, 29 Mar 2004
I bought this album after seeing Snow Patrol support Athlete. They were awesome live and really got the crowd going, so I thought buying their album seemed like a good thing to do. Good? It's one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life! Looking at these reviews, I can't believe one tone deaf visitor to Amazon rated it with 3 stars and called it "boring". I can only think they got this cd mixed up with something else. This album is full of gems such as 'Run', 'Same' 'Chocolate' and my personal favourite 'Spitting Games'. Enough upbeat tracks to counteract the melancholy ones, but all somehow manage to tug at the heartstrings. A truly magnificent album displaying how indie music should be done. As a student, it cost me a week's worth of food. I'm not complaining, it was worth starving myself for! Just buy it and then go see them live (they're playing V and Glastonbury I think, hurray!) You won't be disappointed.*****!
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Indie is back!, 7 Mar 2004
By taters "taters_is_mint" (york, England) - See all my reviews
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Snow Patrol are without doubt 2004's success story!After being hyped up with their first album 'songs for polar bears', they seemed to have faded off into obscurity due to lack of promotion, interest despite a critically acclaimed follow up 'when its all.....'!but now they are back, in the form of a reissue of their third album 'final straw' and its finally getting them the recognition they deserve!

Often when a band has a popular single (in this case 'run'), people are often disappointed by the rest of the album, I can safely say this is not the case. True the strong point of the album is probably the three singles ('spitting games', 'chocolate' and 'run') bunched together mid-album but there are many other great tracks too. 'how to be dead' is my highlight, closely followed by 'ways and means'.

Definately one of the albums of the year and fully deserved. Contributing to a chart revival alongside bands such as keane and franz ferdinand. Roll on album number four!

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5.0 out of 5 stars START TO FINISH IS BRILLANT!!!
What a great album this is featuring all the classics for me How To Be Dead and Spitting Games are the stand out songs from a list of many. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jason Thorne

5.0 out of 5 stars Snow Patrol - Final Straw
This CD is excellent! I think it is the best Snow Patrol so far, and I really like Snow Patrol. Every song is a winner! Read more
Published 11 months ago by Judith Arrieta

3.0 out of 5 stars Not there Final Straw
I suppose, with any artist and any album, if you get one really good song that you can take with you, and have it for ages to listen to, then i suppose it must therefore be ok... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Dreams beyond the Rainbow

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Band
I thoroughly enjoyed Snow Patrol's latest album "Eye's Open" ,but I didn't enjoy the band's 2004 album "Final Straw" quite so much. Read more
Published 22 months ago by L. Davidson

5.0 out of 5 stars The only Snow Patrol album worth owning?
Like many reviewers I started off owning "Final Straw" and it's been a constant visitor to the CD player in the car and my home over the last 18 months or so. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2007 by J. Reeves-serby

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh I Say!!!
Absolutely fantastic CD. Great songs, great music. Fully merits a five star rating, and to be honest with you, every home should have a copy. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2007 by Markie

5.0 out of 5 stars Their defining moment
Preceding the wonderful 'Eyes Open', 'Final Straw' is a dark, haunting and rewarding album that announced Snow Patrol's arrival as a major musical force. Read more
Published on 20 April 2007 by Mr. D. Woods

4.0 out of 5 stars Snow Patrol are not depressing
I have never found music depressing, ever. In all my life I have never listened to a peice of music and felt actually depressed, even Morrisey cant get me down. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2007 by Dave Redman

5.0 out of 5 stars Sheer brilliance in a piece of plastic!
After hearing "Run" on the radio, I knew i was in love with this band. I went on their website and previewed the other songs on the album and I decided that this band was truly... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2007 by Ms. K. Thavabalasingam

4.0 out of 5 stars next best shoe gazer band to Coldplay
I bought this album about two and a bit years ago after hearing Run on the radio at work. I found the track incredibly moving and NOT immitating Radiohead or Coldplay. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2006 by Paul Smithson

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