| Details / Tracklist: |
1.1 You're All I Have1.2 Hands Open1.3 Chasing Cars1.4 Shut Your Eyes1.5 It's Beginning to Get to Me1.6 You Could Be Happy1.7 Make This Go on Forever1.8 Set the Fire to the Third Bar1.9 Headlights on Dark Roads1.10 Open Your Eyes1.11 Finish Line1.12 In My Arms1.13 Warmer Climate1.14 Warmer Climate |
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| Description: | UK pressing features two bonus tracks, 'In My Arms' and 'Warmer Climate'. Snow Patrol release their eagerly awaited 4th studio album 'Eyes Open' on May 1st. Following the 4 x platinum success of their breakthrough record 'Final Straw', the band have made a phenomenal leap forward in every sense with their new album. With a lifetime of experiences accumulated over the last 2 years, including touring with U2, playing at Live8 and becoming one of the biggest bands in the country "Eyes Open" is a song writing tour de force, and takes the band to a whole new level. Highlights include first single 'You're All I Have" (released on April 24th), the huge and anthemic 'Chasing Cars", first debuted on the U2 tour and the staggering heartbreak of "Set the Fire to the Third Bar", a duet with Martha Wainwright. Universal. 2006.This release has been commonly referred as "UK Bonus Tracks Edition". Some copies came with a sticker stating "Special Edition".
Similar release, [r=8027095] is pressed by [l=EDC, Germany] and shows a very different CD label.
Tracks 4/6/11/12/13/14 mixed for Big Life Management.
Tracks 11/12 engineered for Big Life Management.
Strings on tracks 3/6/7/10: Contracted [at] Buick Production Ltd.
Choir on tracks 2/4/7/10: Recorded at The Arches, Glasgow.
Martha Wainwright appears courtesy of Drowned In Sound, Maple, Rounder, Shock, V2.
Ken Stringfellow appears courtesy of Rukodisc.
Recorded at Grouse Lodge Studios, Ireland; The Garage, Kent; The Garden, London; Angel Studios, London. Mixed at Olympic Studios, London and The Garage, Kent.
Mastered at Alchemy Soho, London.
Compiled at The Edit Suite.
Art direction at Big Active.
Management at Big Life Management.
? 2006 Polydor Ltd. (UK). © 2006 Polydor Ltd. (UK). The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Polydor Ltd. A Universal Music Company. Made in the E.U."Eyes Open" is the acclaimed studio album by Snow Patrol, presented here as an audio CD and manufactured by Polyg. With its atmospheric guitar sound, emotional vocals and sweeping arrangements, this release captures the band at a creative high point. The songs move between intimate ballads and powerful rock anthems, always carried by strong melodies and introspective lyrics. The CD format offers clear, detailed sound and a classic listening experience that invites you to enjoy the album from the first to the last track in one flowing journey.
Lyrically, "Eyes Open" explores themes such as love, loss, self-reflection and new beginnings. The band combines catchy hooks with a melancholic undertone that makes the songs both accessible and profound. Carefully sequenced, the tracks build a cinematic arc of tension that works equally well for focused listening on a hi-fi system and for background sound while driving or relaxing. The production emphasizes spaciousness and dynamics, giving each instrument room while keeping the emotional intensity at the forefront.
Snow Patrol, founded in the 1990s, developed from an indie insider tip into an internationally successful alternative rock band. They became widely known for their ability to write emotionally direct, stadium-ready songs that resonate with a broad audience. With several chart successes and platinum certifications in various countries, the band has established itself as a permanent fixture in modern guitar-driven rock. Their songs are used worldwide in films, TV series and advertising, which has further expanded their reach and recognition.
Polyg, as manufacturer of this CD edition, stands for solid, reliable physical media production. The label focuses on a clean audio transfer, robust disc quality and packaging that is designed for long-term use in any collection. With experience in producing music titles from different styles, Polyg places value on consistent manufacturing standards so that buyers receive a durable, high-quality audio product that does justice to the music and survives repeated playback without loss of quality. |
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| No. of tracks: |
14 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
9852908 |
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