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Snow Patrol on 'Eyes Open'

added 03 May 2006 at 17.51

Having conquered the country with thier last album 'Final Straw', Snow Patrol have finally returned with their long awaited and spoke to exclusively to John Kennedy in this track by track interview. Listen to it right here.

After years of languashing in indie rock hell, Snow Patrol's big breakthrough finally came in 2004 with the release of the massive anthem 'Run' that conquered both the charts and festival crowds around the nation. The album it was taken from, 'Final Straw' became one of last years biggest sellers following a long overdue re-release and after hooking up once again with producer Garret 'Jacknife' Lee they return with long awaited follow up 'Eyes Open' that sees them operating on a far larger and more anthemic scale.

Speaking exclusively to John Kennedy they told him about their sudden success, growing up in Belfast and the process of recording a highly awaited album. [listen]

Read highlights below and hit [listen] links to hear Gary and Nathan's commentary in full.

'You're All I Have' [listen]
"I guess superficially it's a very positive song with a strong dark undercurrent."

‘Hands Open’ [listen]
“There’s lots of references and nods to other artists in the lyrics.”

‘Chasing Cars’ [listen]
“This song is just about the most incredible person I’ve ever met.”

‘Shut Your Eyes’ [listen]
“It’s one of my favourite moments on this record.”

‘It’s Beginning To Get To Me’ [listen]
“This is a song written from the point of view from the girl in a relationship.”

‘You Could Be Happy’ [listen]
“The strings and music box bed on this are really beautiful.”

‘Make This Go On Forever’ [listen]
“As a band its our joint favourite on this album.”

‘Set The Fire To The Third Bar’ [listen]
“There’s just something about this track that’s just magical and other worldly.”

‘Head Lights On Dark Roads’ [listen]
“The song is in two completely separate parts.”

‘Open Your Eyes’ [listen]
“Its expansive, anthemic and it builds and builds and builds.”

‘The Finish Line’ [listen]
“Lyrically its disjointed and abstract, no narrative like most the others on this record.”

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