Snow Patrol Album: “Final Straw”

Very few albums lately move me both with the music and the lyrics, and this is one of the very best at both. Though this band is very good on their own and have their own distinct sound, I have to say that they remind me of a more indie sounding Coldplay, or a more accessible and less contrived version of Radiohead. It actually took me about three hours to listen to the whle CD because I kept repeating songs that I instantly wanted to hear again. The lyrics are emotionally charged and are genuine... not at all contrived or high school poetic. This is a fantastic album that should not be missed. I bought the import edition with two bonus tracks, which are definitely worth checking out. Don't let this CD pass you by...it's an instant classic.

First off, I definitely don't understand all the perfect 5 star ratings. This disc, even the most dedicated followers of SP can admit, is absolutely not at the same quality of a 'White Album' or 'OK Computer' or 'Moon and Antartica.'

Just listen to the lyrics for two seconds. And its not that Lightbody isn't capable, the album shows a lot of his true talent, but sometimes, you have to wonder what he was...or...wasn't, actually...thinking. Its like he thought he only had to write solidly HALF the time.

But, the album is certainly listenable. Everyone has mentioned 'Chocolate,' 'Spitting Games,' and 'Run.' There are definitely some good songs on here, but there are surely some missteps.

Not the best album of the year, for sure. Not even the best album of the season (see: Modest Mouse 'Good News for People Who Loves Bad News'). But it IS worth 10 or 12 bucks. If nothing else, its harmless at least.

Snow Patrol's breakthrough album "Final Straw" is one you'll definitely want to have in your collection (if you don't already) for any indie/alternative music fans or any music fans, really.

I first heard the track "How To Be Dead" after I downloaded it from hearing about this band from a friend, and I was hooked on the song. I listened to it on my playlist for several months, and then when I was at the CD store and I found their CD, and bought it right away. I have not stopped listening to it since the 2 weeks ago that I bought it. I bring it everywhere, I listen to it in my room, in the kitchen, on the computer, in the car, when I go to a friend's house, at work, and I even hook up my stereo in the bathroom when I shower to listen to it. I simply cannot stop. Every track is brilliant and catchy, and the lyrics are great. They sound like a mix between Switchfoot and Death Cab For Cutie. I can't list any favorite songs because they are all amazing on their own.

All of my friends I show this band to like them, and you will too!

an infectious and pleasing blend of hypnotic melodies, catchy hooks and moody lyrics.

If you're into Keane, Coldplay, The Shins, Grandaddy, etc., you should probably get into this.

This is one of the few CD's that you can listen to from start to finish. Each song tells a story that flows beautifully from one to the next. The lyric and melody will draw you in and you will not want it to end.