Snow Patrol
Hundred Million Suns
the grammynominated band's fifth studio album was recorded throughout the summer of 2008 in hansa studios in berlin where bowie recorded 'low' 'heroes' and 'lodger' and at grouse lodge deep in the irish countryside written by snow patrol the album was produced by garret 'jacknife' lee bloc party rem u2 gary lightbody vocalsguitars says'i'm so proud of this record everybody played out of their skin garret jacknife lee continued his progression from maverick genius to one of the best producers in the world musically lyrically and sonically the best record we've made' the album sees them exploring a somewhat rockier although still decidedly radiofriendly direction than on the introspective 'eyes open' as evinced by the single 'take back the city' the band's knack for writing catchy pop hooks remains intact