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When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up

Snow Patrol · 2001

47 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

Melodic alternative rock infused with introspective lyrics and atmospheric instrumentation that captures a sense of yearning.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • yearning melodies for introspective listening
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • consistent progression towards resolution
  • for late-night contemplation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party vibes
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up is Snow Patrol's second studio album, following their debut, Songs for Polarbears, released in 1998. By this time, the band was beginning to shape their sound and identity within the alternative rock scene, having gained some recognition but still aiming for broader appeal.
Stylistic neighbors
Coldplay· Keane· The Fray
If this clicks, go next to
Final Straw — Continues the melodic alternative rock with deeper emotional themes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Never Gonna Fall in Love Again 2:10
  • 2 Ask Me How I Am 2:34
  • 3 Making Enemies 4:19
  • 4 Black and Blue 3:39
  • 5 Last Ever Lone Gunman 2:42
  • 6 If I’d Found the Right Words to Say 4:47
  • 7 Batten Down the Hatch 3:29
  • 8 One Night Is Not Enough 3:22
  • 9 Chased by… I Don’t Know What 2:40
  • 10 On/Off 2:39
  • 11 An Olive Grove Facing the Sea 5:18
  • 12 When It’s All Over We Still Have to Clear Up 3:17
  • 13 Make Love to Me Forever 2:55
  • 14 Firelight 3:43

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