This album is amazing. One of the best I've heard in a long time. These guys definatly need some recognition. Favorite Tracks are "StarFighter Pilot", "Velocity Girl" and "100 Things You Should Do Before You Go To Bed". All are great tracks, but these stand-out.

I'm not going to lie. Not all of this album is top grade stuff, but the songs that are good, are songs you will love for years to come. This album ranges from drab and annoying to lush and beautiful. I picked up this album just based on the fact that they're label mates with Belle and Sebastian. I was surprised to find that this is an Irish rock band rather than a Scotch folk-pop band. True, this band does rock, but don't think it's going to be grunge Belle and Sebastian as the review below (or above) indicates. They remind me a bit of a post modern Nirvana, but that might be taking things a bit to far. "I Could Stay Away Forever" is my favorite song on the album, and is a gentle and forlorn ballad (hate that word) with the lyrics in their entirety "I could stay away forever/If I tried/If I tried." This song is actually the reason for me writing this review. I just got off the phone with a girl who used to make my heart race, and coincidentally, this song began to play on my stereo. It really hit home, and I know I will forever associate this song with her. Sorry, I'm getting sappy, but I just can't help being a little corny sometimes. Anyway, anyone who wishes rock would have stayed sweet, or is just curious what song could make someone write such a sappy review, buy this album. You won't be disappointed.

I first came across snow patrol last year when I was watching tv and heard their song "Spitting Games" playing during a commercial for a Fox tv show. I loved the song so much that I bought "Final Straw" and was impressed by the whole album. I decided to go further and purchase this record, going for the version with the extra tracks. The whole album is full of great pop melodies but without being too cliche or dull. I love the way Gary Lightbody's voice blends in with the music and his lyrics are very honest. There's nothing new here or brilliantly technical, but it's worth a listen. If you enjoy pop/rock and great hooks then check this band out. My favorite track is probably "Starfighter Pilot"; but every song rocks. Even the bonus tracks are really nice. Hopefully this band will keep going and make more great music.

Having heard of them from Jeepster (record label) as the grunge version of Belle And Sebastian, I decided to check them out. I wasn't disappointed. Their sound is very loud and more importantly, very good. Their melodies are superb and the standard is excellent. Although all the tracks are great, check out Starfighter Pilot, Absolute Gravity, NYC, Days Without Paracetamol, One Hundred Things....etc, etc! Snow Patrol should have world domination under their belts when the next album comes out!

Ok. The title of this review is weird, but I can't help but think this band is the Irish version of the american Lou Barlow outfit "Sebadoh". Snow Patrol are awesome! I was going to buy this record a long time ago, after I read up on it a bit. I finally bought it used at a record store, and now I wish would have purchased it months ago. But the fact remains that I did buy it and now I'm better for it. Sweet, noisy, poppy, loud, soft, sad, melodic, I can go on forever, if I tried, if I tried. buy this now, or buy it used at a good record store, just hear it.