Eyes Open

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During the course of their career, Snow Patrol have won seven Meteor Ireland Music Awards and been nominated for six Brit Awards and one Grammy. Final Straw, Eyes Open, and A Hundred Million Suns have sold ten million copies worldwide, combined. [8] History Early years (1994–1997) Snow Patrol originated from a band called Shrug, which formed in 1994 and consisted of Gary Lightbody, Michael Morrison, and Mark McClelland. Lightbody, Gary (12 January 2011). "2:46pm". Tumblr. Archived from the original on 15 March 2011 . Retrieved 21 June 2011. a b Diver, Mike (28 November 2006). "More ears than Eyes Open: Snow Patrol album tops 2006 sales chart". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 11 May 2018 . Retrieved 11 May 2018. a b c d e f "That's Snow business". The Age. 25 July 2004. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012 . Retrieved 29 October 2009.

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The album is the first without founding bassist Mark McClelland. Simpson feels that the album is more confident that its predecessor, as the band pushed themselves more than ever before during its sessions, and had a better understanding of music. According to him, the album title does not mean anything specific and that it can have its own meaning to different people. [5]

I Am an Astronaut" was previously featured on the Save the Children compilation album Colours Are Brighter. Interview With Jim Chancellor". HitQuarters. 26 October 2005. Archived from the original on 5 September 2018 . Retrieved 30 June 2010. Radio 1 to reveal best-selling singles and albums of the Noughties". Press Office. BBC. 14 December 2009 . Retrieved 24 November 2011. Snow Patrol star arrested". NME. 8 July 2007. Archived from the original on 12 July 2007 . Retrieved 8 July 2007. Snow Patrol cover INXS". Hot Press. 21 August 2009. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014 . Retrieved 19 September 2009.

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Jurilj, Igor (4 August 2009). "Interview – Nathan Connolly (Snow Patrol)" (in Croatian). Muzika. Archived from the original on 9 August 2009 . Retrieved 1 October 2009. Note: Translation can be found here [3] [ permanent dead link]. New European shows announced!". Universal Music. 25 February 2009. Archived from the original on 18 April 2009 . Retrieved 12 May 2010. On 16 March 2005, McClelland left the band, with Lightbody stating, "a whole new set of new and unexpected pressures...have unfortunately taken their toll on working relationships within the band, and it was felt the band could not move forward with Mark as a member." [45] At the end of March 2005, former Terra Diablo member Paul Wilson was announced as the official replacement for McClelland, and Snow Patrol also declared longtime touring keyboardist Tom Simpson an official member of the band. [46]

Snow Patrol to support Coldplay!". Universal Music. 30 March 2009. Archived from the original on 4 April 2009 . Retrieved 12 May 2010. Rose, Hilary (12 November 2004). "Band on a Run". The Times. Archived from the original on 22 June 2022 . Retrieved 1 October 2009. The Noughties' Official UK Albums Chart Top 100". Music Week. 30 January 2010. p.19. ISSN 0265-1548. Farley, David (24 May 2009). "In N.Y., an appetite for Gastropubs". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 11 November 2012 . Retrieved 1 October 2009.Hogan, Marc (22 May 2006). "Snow Patrol: Eyes Open". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 27 December 2008 . Retrieved 27 December 2008. Snow Patrol's debut album, Songs for Polarbears, was released in 1998 after the band had started living in Glasgow. [14] Lightbody was then working at the Nice n Sleazy's Bar in Sauchiehall Street. [15] The album was a critical success but did not make any impact commercially. [13] The same year, the band came close to getting featured in a worldwide advertisement for Philips. Gomez was ultimately signed. [16] [17] In 1999, Snow Patrol won the "Phil Lynott Award for Best New Band" by Irish music magazine Hot Press. [18] In 2001, still living in Glasgow, the trio followed up with When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up. [19] Like its predecessor, the album was praised by critics but did not sell. [13] Special edition – in a deluxe box, with the full album plus a DVD featuring footage shot over the past months, including the band's tour with U2, special gigs and the making of the new record. Additionally contained exclusive photos and other content. [8] Yates, Don (15 May 2001). "Snow Patrol: When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up". KEXP. Archived from the original on 13 June 2010 . Retrieved 1 November 2009. The song experienced particular success in Brazil, where it ended at number 21 on the country year-end airplay chart, published by Crowley Broadcast Analysis.