Mood:  lyrical

Ever since I first heard "Run," I've been into Snow Patrol. Their albums "Final Straw" and "Eyes Open" are outstanding recordings. I remember thinking how "Eyes Open" was a much different sounding record. I remember thinking that "Chasing Cars" was probably too instrumentally sparse for it too hit radio depsite being the best song on the album. I remember thinking that they are obviously a band that is going to change gears, change production styles, change moods, and change styles continuously. I remember thinking that at some point they will release a clunker, and maybe just when they are on the verge of worldwide domination.

Here's a band that has not band the inroads in the U.S. as much as they have in Europe. I have heard some (thanks Pandora), but don't own any of their older pre-Final Straw stuff. That material is different too, though their tunes have become more accessible by just continuously growing, maturing, and improving their craft.

Then I got obsessed with their song from Spider-Man 3 - "Signal Fire." How did THAT song not become bigger than "Chasing Cars" in the U.S.? Now, the new album is due out next week. One Hundred Million Suns is easily their most anticipated release due to their growing success. And the first single, "Take Back the City," is fueling the growing buzz. It has some of the glossy rocking quality that really first appeared on "Eyes Open," but it still seems like a change, again for good.

Snow Patrol.com subscribers/members are able to listen to the album in its entirety starting today. I'm heading there next, because I can't wait for my pre-ordered album to download on Tuesday. I need my Snow Patrol fix NOW.