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Eyes Open  Hear it Now

RS: 3of 5 Stars Average User Rating: 4of 5 Stars

2006

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These Irish rockers became stars in the U.K. with 2004's Final Straw, an album long on Coldplay-style melancholia and delicate atmospherics. Eyes Open is even more decadently cushy, setting chiming guitars, strings and electronics under Gary Lightbody's aching croons. Starry-eyed ballads like "You're All That I Have" are dragged down by Lightbody's Hallmark sentiments, and the cinematic production feels overbearing on songs such as "Make This Go On Forever," a desperate hymn outfitted with a choral accompaniment. Lightbody is better on "Hands Open," a sharp, catchy rocker that could have come from late-Eighties R.E.M., and "It's Beginning to Get to Me" features a heart-tugging tune that sounds fully formed rather than hazy and shapeless. Eyes Open may make Snow Patrol something like famous over here, but stronger songs could have elevated it past mere prettiness.

CHRISTIAN HOARD

(Posted: May 26, 2006)

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Review 1 of 5

edwardpan writes:

5of 5 Stars


Eyes Open...definitely one of the best albums of 2006, and one of my favourite albums ever...Gary's voice is unique, untouchable, incredible but it's not just his voice. He feels every word that he sings! and that is soooo amazing. Eyes open is lyrically brilliant, and full of great songs. The diamonds of this masterpiece are: Make this go on forever, Chasing Cars, Set the fire to the 3rd bar, open your eyes and my fave Shut your eyes....I still can't understand how this brilliant album got only 3 stars, when britney's blackout got 3.5! WHAtEver! If you like good british alternative-rock music, that's a brilliant choice!...press play and travel with it!

Nov 21, 2007 15:17:17

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Review 2 of 5

artslvr503 writes:

3of 5 Stars


Though "Chasing Cars" got on my nerves because of how it was overplayed..it is a great song and as for the rest of the c.d. it is also great! The writing is not the best but it is good enough to WANT to listen. I must say that the instruments they used with the voice mixed well together. "Shut Your Eyes" is my favorite making me want to do exactly what they say in the song. Great, fun, dancy c.d.

Jun 30, 2007 19:00:57

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Review 3 of 5

fun2playwif writes:

4of 5 Stars


i luved the advert in which Chasing Cars was used. my brother then borrowed me his copy of Eyes Open and i luved it! this ISNT normally my 'type' of music, im quite into DJ and Dance, but this is really original - i recommend it!

Sep 17, 2006 09:18:22

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Review 4 of 5

theamazingsteph writes:

5of 5 Stars


this is one of my favorite albums EVER by anyone. i copied it off
of my brother's computer and listened to it nonstop for three
weeks! its absolutely incredible and catchy! i love it! give it a
try!

Sep 15, 2006 14:47:26

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Review 5 of 5

trigganometry30 writes:

4of 5 Stars


This album sparkles from start to finish, with these boys from across the pond having grown up a bit from Final Straw. Maturity is a key factor on Snow Patrol's latest, Eyes Open. With powerful lyrics and tunes, this is gonna be one of the best albums of the year, and you should probably pick it up and give it a listen.

May 27, 2006 16:51:08

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