Forgotten Songs of the 21st Century: Snow Patrol
Forgotten Songs of the 21st Century: Snow Patrol
While everyone thinks about “Chasing Cars,” one of Snow Patrol’s best songs was one released before they became super famous because of “Grey’s Anatomy.” “Run” was released in 2003 on what was expected to be their last album, Final Straw. While of course the band didn’t break up afterwards, the marginal success of “Run” was one of the things that kept them going.
The first single off the record, “Spitting Games” wasn’t very interesting but it served to pique the interest of American listeners. When “Run” was released in late ’03, the band didn’t really expect much but once one hears the song, they can’t help but be swept away by its majestic beauty.
The song starts off kind of slow but then when Gary’s voice comes in in a sweeping, hushed tone, everything becomes clear that this is a song to remember. By the time the chorus comes in, you’re so swept up in the whole thing that you realize that the song is never going to leave your memory and that’s a good thing to remember.
While the song was anthemic and seemingly tailor-made for the radio, it was kind of passed over and didn’t get the attention it deserved. But in the wake of songs that did get radio play like “Chasing Cars” and “Shut Your Eyes,” one should go back and listen to “Run” to see where the band once was.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83ITQsLv8Es
While everyone thinks about “Chasing Cars,” one of Snow Patrol’s best songs was one released before they became super famous because of “Grey’s Anatomy.” “Run” was released in 2003 on what was expected to be their last album, Final Straw. While of course the band didn’t break up afterwards, the marginal success of “Run” was one of the things that kept them going.
The first single off the record, “Spitting Games” wasn’t very interesting but it served to pique the interest of American listeners. When “Run” was released in late ’03, the band didn’t really expect much but once one hears the song, they can’t help but be swept away by its majestic beauty.
The song starts off kind of slow but then when Gary’s voice comes in in a sweeping, hushed tone, everything becomes clear that this is a song to remember. By the time the chorus comes in, you’re so swept up in the whole thing that you realize that the song is never going to leave your memory and that’s a good thing to remember.
While the song was anthemic and seemingly tailor-made for the radio, it was kind of passed over and didn’t get the attention it deserved. But in the wake of songs that did get radio play like “Chasing Cars” and “Shut Your Eyes,” one should go back and listen to “Run” to see where the band once was.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83ITQsLv8Es
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