Snow Patrol's primary aim for a fourth album was to create a better one than the previous, Final Straw. [3] They felt the need to become better players of their respective instruments as they thought they had "barely [gotten] away" with the success of the last album. Subsequently, keyboardist Tom Simpson and drummer Jonny Quinn took classical piano and drum lessons respectively, during the recording of the album. [4] Coleman, Maureen (4 June 2010). "Snow Patrol return to pub where their story began". Belfasttelegraph.co.uk. Archived from the original on 20 January 2013 . Retrieved 18 July 2011. Gary Lightbody – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1994–present), piano, keyboards (1994–2005), lead guitar (1994–2002) Hoard, Christian (26 May 2006). "Eyes Open: Snow Patrol". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 12 June 2006 . Retrieved 27 December 2008. Singapore album certifications – Snow Patrol – Eyes Open". Recording Industry Association Singapore.

a b c d e Anthony, Paul. "Interview with Snow Patrol". Kevchino. Archived from the original on 21 August 2009 . Retrieved 13 June 2014. ARIA Top 100 Albums of the 00's". Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved 21 February 2022. Snow Patrol". Big Active. Archived from the original on 5 May 2009 . Retrieved 18 July 2009. Note: Needs to be manually searched.Radio 1 to reveal best-selling singles and albums of the Noughties". Press Office. British Broadcasting Corporation. 14 December 2009 . Retrieved 24 November 2011. On 28 January 2018, the band's social media announced the upcoming release of their seventh studio album, entitled Wildness, which was published on 25 May 2018. [85] Hogan, Marc (22 May 2006). "Snow Patrol: Eyes Open". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 27 December 2008 . Retrieved 27 December 2008. McLaughlin, Sophie (8 September 2023). "Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody issues update on future of band after two members leave". Belfast Love. Bassist Paul Wilson says that it came from the titles of songs they had written, citing " Open Your Eyes" as an example. [7] Appearances in other media [ edit ]

Youtube - Snow Patrol - Wildness' ". Youtube.com. 28 January 2018. Archived from the original on 30 October 2021 . Retrieved 29 January 2018. Interview With Jim Chancellor". HitQuarters. 26 October 2005. Archived from the original on 5 September 2018 . Retrieved 30 June 2010. On 26 November 2006, Eyes Open had become the best-selling album of 2006 in the UK, selling 1.5million copies. It was also the 15th best-selling album of the 2000s [50] and is one of the best-selling albums in UK chart history. [51] a b "Pussycat Dolls' solo work on hold for "Domination" ". Reuters. 20 September 2008 . Retrieved 25 August 2009. Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 January 2019.Year End Charts – European Top 100 Albums". Billboard. 2006. Archived from the original on 29 June 2012 . Retrieved 21 February 2022.

Jones, Alan (1 June 2018). "Charts analysis: Greatest Showman holds on at albums summit". Music Week . Retrieved 1 June 2018. a b BBC (30 December 2009). "Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars is most played of decade". BBC News. BBC . Retrieved 30 December 2009.During the course of their career, Snow Patrol have won seven Meteor Ireland Music Awards and been nominated for six Brit Awards and one Grammy. Final Straw, Eyes Open, and A Hundred Million Suns have sold ten million copies worldwide, combined. [8] History Early years (1994–1997) Snow Patrol originated from a band called Shrug, which formed in 1994 and consisted of Gary Lightbody, Michael Morrison, and Mark McClelland. Snow Patrol – Starfighter Pilot EP". Interscope Records. Archived from the original on 7 February 2009 . Retrieved 17 July 2008. Interview– Jim Chancellor, A&R Fiction/Universal UK". Universal Music Group. 26 October 2005. Archived from the original on 5 June 2009 . Retrieved 20 October 2009.