• Artist: Snow Patrol
• Flags: Lyrics are included with the album
• Rating:
• Style: Alternative Pop/Rock

Review

Snow Patrol's 1999 disc on Jeepster Records showcases the band's sometimes-edgy indie rock and occasionally spacy indie pop. The Edinburgh, Scotland, trio mixes tempos immediately, starting off with the crunchy "Downhill From Here" and the exuberantly poppy "Starfighter Pilot." The pace slows down quickly with the third track, the withdrawn and melancholy "The Last Show Ringing in My Ears." The borderline hip-hop beats of the fourth track, "Absolute Gravity," startle the listener, making it clear that listening to the disc is going to be a colorful ride. "Mahogany" is another acoustic-based ballad, sticking out on a disc full of non-traditional beats and chords. All of the songs highlight the band's earnest approach to songwriting. Tracks like "Velocity Girl" and "Favorite Friend" are some of the disc's catchiest and most endearing songs, calling upon a pop sensibility that's somehow different from the standard 1990s indie artists. Over-indulgent song titles like "One Hundred Things You Should Have Done in Bed" and "When You're Right You're Right (Darth Vader Bringing in His Washing Mix)" are examples of the band's unabashedly quirky approach to music. They're able to pull it off with their undeniable musicianship and musical sensibilities. On Songs for Polar Bears, Gary Lightbody appears on guitars, vocals, and keyboards, while Mark McClelland chimes in on bass and keyboards and drummer Jonny Quinn rounds out the lineup. Guest artists include Isobel Campbell, Richard Colburn, Fraser Simpson, and Tom Simpson. The album was recorded in Edinburgh, Scotland, by producer Jamie Watson. ~ Stephen Cramer, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	iTunes	Composers	Performers	Time
Downhill From Here		Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(3:23)
Starfighter Pilot		Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(3:19)
The Last Shot Ringing in My Ears		Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(4:25)
Absolute Gravity		Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(2:45)
Get Balsamic Vinegar... Quick You Fool	...	Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(3:27)
Mahogany		Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(2:46)
NYC		Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(4:27)
Little Hide		Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(2:41)
Make Up		Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(2:12)
Velocity Girl		Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(4:37)
Days Without Paracetamol		Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(3:32)
Fifteen Minutes Old		Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(3:08)
Favourite Friend		Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(2:45)
One Hundred Things You Should Have Done in Bed		Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(6:14)
Market Place [*]	...	Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(3:50)
I Could Stay Away Forever [*]	...	Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(4:29)
Sticky Teenage Twin [*]	...	Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(2:09)
Holy Cow [*]	...	Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(1:54)
When You're Right You're Right [Darth Vader Bringing in His Washing Mix	...	Snow Patrol	Snow Patrol	(3:30)

Credits

Jamie Watson (Producer), Jamie Watson (Engineer), Snow Patrol (Main Performer), Isobel Campbell (Vocals), Isobel Campbell (Musician), Richard Colburn (Drums), Richard Colburn (Keyboards), Richard Colburn (Laughs), Gary (Photography), Gary Lightbody (Guitar), Gary Lightbody (Keyboards), Gary Lightbody (Vocals), Mark (Photography), Mark McClelland (Bass), Mark McClelland (Keyboards), Fraser Simpson (Guitar), Tom Simpson (Turntables), Gary (Photography), Mark (Photography), Jonny Quinn (Drums)