A Hundred Million Suns
Snow Patrol · 2008
58 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
An expansive blend of soaring melodies and introspective lyrics, merging alternative rock with orchestral textures.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart and received a mixed reception from critics, noted for its ambitious sound. It marked a shift towards a more expansive production style, which was both praised and critiqued for its grandiosity compared to earlier works.
- Career context
- Released in early 2008, 'A Hundred Million Suns' is Snow Patrol's fifth studio album and follows their breakthrough record 'Eyes Open'. At this stage, the band had solidified their status in the alternative rock scene, building on commercial success from previous hits like 'Chasing Cars'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Muse· Moby· Robbie Williams· Green Day· Lana Del Rey· Ed Sheeran· Beck
- If this clicks, go next to
- Fallen Empires — Continues the expansive sound with a mix of rock and orchestral elements.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If There’s a Rocket Tie Me to It 4:20
- 2 Crack the Shutters Standout 3:21
- 3 Take Back the City Standout 4:40
- 4 Lifeboats 4:42
- 5 The Golden Floor 3:20
- 6 Please Just Take These Photos From My Hands 4:26
- 7 Set Down Your Glass 3:44
- 8 The Planets Bend Between Us 4:18
- 9 Engines 5:10
- 10 Disaster Button 3:58
- 11 The Lightning Strike: What If This Storm Ends? / The Sunlight Through the Flags / Daybreak Standout 16:18
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