This Could Be the Very Minute I'm Aware I'm Alive

Another effort from another U2-wannabe is due to be released May 9. Snow Patrol is releasing its follow-up to its excellent Final Straw. On Eyes Open, Snow Patrol evidently tries to increase credibility with the cool kids by referencing Sufjan Stevens, yet delivers the anthems that probably a majority of their fans want to hear. I like to see folks like Ken Stringfellow and Eugene Kelly involved (remember Eugenius and Kurt Cobain's favorite the Vaselines?!).

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