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Snow PatrolSongs for Polar Bears Release Date: 1998 08 25 Running Time: 61:44 Label: Jeepster Records Rating: ![]() |
Snow Patrol's 1998 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 The pace slows down quickly with the third track, the withdrawn and melancholy "The Last Show Ringing in My Ears."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:
| Title | Composer | Time | |
| 1 | Downhill From Here | Snow Patrol | 3:23 |
| 2 | Starfighter Pilot | Snow Patrol | 3:19 |
| 3 | Last Shot Ringing in My Ears | Snow Patrol | 4:25 |
| 4 | Absolute Gravity | Snow Patrol | 2:45 |
| 5 | Get Balsamic Vinegar... Quick You Fool | Snow Patrol | 3:27 |
| 6 | Mahogany | Snow Patrol | 2:46 |
| 7 | NYC | Snow Patrol | 4:27 |
| 8 | Little Hide | Snow Patrol | 2:41 |
| 9 | Make Up | Snow Patrol | 2:12 |
| 10 | Velocity Girl | Snow Patrol | 4:37 |
| 11 | Days Without Paracetamol | Snow Patrol | 3:32 |
| 12 | Fifteen Minutes Old | Snow Patrol | 3:08 |
| 13 | Favourite Friend | Snow Patrol | 2:45 |
| 14 | One Hundred Things You Should Have Done in Bed | Snow Patrol | 6:14 |
| 15 | Market Place [*] | Snow Patrol | 3:50 |
| 16 | I Could Stay Away Forever [*] | Snow Patrol | 4:29 |
| 17 | Sticky Teenage Twin [*] | Snow Patrol | 2:09 |
| 18 | Holy Cow [*] | Snow Patrol | 1:54 |
| 19 | When You're Right You're Right [Darth Vader Bringing in His Washing Mix | Snow Patrol | 3:30 |
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| Songs for Polar Bears [Bonus Tracks] Release Date: 1998 Label: Jeepster Records ![]() |
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