Customer Reviews
Yes, worthwhile - By: Stu_cj, 05 Jan 2006 
I've done the same as many others, started at Final Straw & worked backwards. - None will dissapoint. As you would expect this one is a little more rough around the edges but is probably better for it. Recommended.
emotional bliss - By: J. E. Barraclough, 12 Sep 2005 
From the instantly recognisable, funky intro into 'Downhill From Here' to the inspired '100 thing you should have done in bed' this album could almost be Gary Lightbody's life-story.the stunningly heart felt 'Mahogany' & the hauntingly beautiful '15 minutes old' showcase the bad sides while songs like 'starfighter pilot' show the good. i would recomend this album simply for mahogany & 15 minutes old-musical brilliance & emotional bliss
I love songs that grow slowly on you!!! - By: M. Wilding, 06 Apr 2005 I bought alll 3 snow patrol albums in a backward order because the latest one (final straw)I loved it so much i played it to absolute death & so needed to get my teeth in to their past releases. Their second album I played to death as well, so then naturallly bought 'Songs for polar bears'. I knew very well on the first listen it would take some time to get used to. I percivered (cant spell that word) & am in love with this. I think its brilliant. Its taken many listens but was certainly worth the wait It took & thats how i like albums. To grow slowly & develope into something great. I dont always pick up the tunes at first listen & have to let them grow. Thats a good way to get your moneys worth, 20 listens of getting used to & a 1000 listens of pure pleasure. I listen to this album on my head phones at the gym to drown out the poppy radio rubbish that drives me away early. A brilliant album by brilliant song writers. Well worth the cash.
PS, I like alll the songs on this album as were I like only 85% on final straw!
A great album!!!!!!! - By: , 05 Feb 2005 I listened to the album 'Final Straw' & liked it a lot & so I listened to their fist album 'Songs For Polar Bears'which was amazing!!! It is very raw,music & a lot less commercial than their latest album.The music & vocals,in this are great.The lyrics included in the sleve are cool, if a little strange!I loved this album when I first heard it & it grows on you too. Some songs are cheerful & catchy, while others are more thoughtful. Definately my favourite band at the moment! - buy it now, it rocks!!!! :-)
Love em!! - By: Ms. A. Black, 05 Jan 2005 Having falllen in love with Snow Patrol on my first airing of Final Straw I had to buy the rest of the collection immediately. That was about 8 months ago & I haven't reallly listened to much else since! Album faves would be Mahogany, Velocity Girl & Fifteen Minutes Old, I like the mellow tracks. To be honest though, there's no track I don't like.
