Songs For Polarbears
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Snow Patrol's debut album gained critical acclaim but failed to garner mainstream success. Despite slow sales, the album was heavily promoted by Jeepster Records and the band performed at local pubs in Ireland to promote it as well. Hard work has paid off when the group finally had its own following.
Songs For Polarbears is an Alternative Rock album by Snow Patrol released in August 31, 1998 under Jeepster/Never Records.
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[edit] About
Starfighter Pilot was their first single from the album. It garnered local popularity and played on local radios all over Ireland. The band performed relentlessly on small gigs and local pubs to promote the album. Lightbody's cool, calm voice mixes well with all tracks, upbeat or not. Although the record did not gain much album sales, the band was still determined to stay together and create more albums. A local fan base gave the band the a fresh start and inspiration to record their next album, When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up three years later.
[edit] Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downhill from Here | 3:23 |
| 2 | Starfighter Pilot | 3:19 |
| 3 | The Last Shot Ringing in My Ears | 4:25 |
| 4 | Absolute Gravity | 2:45 |
| 5 | Get Balsamic Vinegar...Quick You Fool | 3:27 |
| 6 | Mahogany | 2:46 |
| 7 | NYC | 4:27 |
| 8 | Little Hide | 2:41 |
| 9 | Make Up | 2:12 |
| 10 | Velocity Girl | 4:37 |
| 11 | Days Without Paracetamol | 3:32 |
| 12 | Fifteen Minutes Old | 3:08 |
| 13 | Favorite Friend | 2:45 |
| 14 | One Hundred Things You Should Have Done in Bed | 6:17 |
| 15 | Sticky Teenage Twin Bonus Track | 2:08 |
| 16 | Limited Edition Bonus Track | 2:33 |
| 17 | JJ Bonus Track | 1:47 |
| 18 | My Last Girlfriend Bonus Track | 2:59 |
| 19 | T.M.T. Bonus Track | 2:51 |
| 20 | I Could Stay Away Forever Bonus Track | 4:28 |
| 21 | When You're Right, You're Right [Darth Vader Bringing in His Washin Bonus Track | 3:31 |
| 22 | Raze the City Bonus Track | 4:20 |
| 23 | Riot, Please Bonus Track | 2:52 |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot 100 | Modern Rock | Pop 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Little Hide | - | - | - |
| One Hundred Things You Should Have Done In Bed | - | - | - | |
| Velocity Girl/Absolute Gravity | - | - | - | |
| 1999 | Starfighter Pilot/ Remixes | - | - | - |
[edit] Credits
Performance Credits
Snow Patrol Primary Artist
Isobel Campbell Track Performer
Richard Colburn Drums, Keyboards, Laughs
Gary Lightbody Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals, Group Member
Mark McClelland Bass, Keyboards, Group Member
Fraser Simpson Guitar
Tom Simpson Turntables
Jonny Quinn Drums, Group Member
Technical Credits
Jamie Watson Producer, Engineer
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