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67 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings

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  • Summary: Martha Wainwright and Ken Stringfellow are among the guests on Gary Lightbody's fourth Snow Patrol album.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Stylus Magazine
    83
    Eyes Open is composed of broad, obvious songs with broad, obvious hooks, aimed straight for the hearts of as many people as the band can manage. All of this would be bad, horrible even, if it didn't work. But it does.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    60
    To sum them up in one word, "reliable" would be the most appropriate.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    Gone completely is any passing trace of the grubby, US college rock that made them so beloved underground when the real world wasn't taking notice. In its place, is an awful lot of big, blustery ballads.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 42
  3. Negative: 2 out of 42
  1. [Anonymous]
    10
    This has got to be one of my favorite albums of all time. It's true that the beats might sound similar but its the lyrics that really make it stand out. Also Lightbody's voice is truly mesmerizing.… Expand
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  2. CraigP
    5
    Unlike the new Guster album this one is a big letdown after Final Straw. they seem to be making they're bid for the big-time but what get's lost on the way are great tunes. I found myself quickly forgetting these song's after a few listens and found the polished production killed all that was unique about the band. There is not one song on here with the emotional resonance of "Run" or "Chocolate"for that matter. It may sound great but is quickly forgettable.… Expand
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  3. Jorge
    3
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