Snow Patrol

Snow Patrol is a Northern Irish/Scottish rock band led by Gary Lightbody, formed while members were at the University of Dundee. They gained wide recognition with the album Final Straw and the hit "Chasing Cars" from Eyes Open, and continued releasing albums including A Hundred Million Suns, Fallen Empires and Wildness.

Formed while members studied at the University of Dundee. Gary Lightbody is the group's frontman. Johnny McDaid is noted in reviews as an official member on Wildness; Jacknife Lee is credited as producer/co-writer on Wildness. Guest appearances mentioned in reviews include Martha Wainwright and contributions/associations with Chris Martin.

DeBaser's reviews of Snow Patrol show a band known for strong melodies and melancholic ballads, with opinions ranging from critical to highly appreciative. Highlights include Final Straw, Eyes Open and A Hundred Million Suns; Wildness is noted as a solid return. Reviewers repeatedly mention Gary Lightbody's voice, U2 and Coldplay influences, and occasional experiments with electronics.

For:Fans of brit-pop, alternative/indie rock and melodic singer-songwriter-driven bands.