Eyes Open is the fourth album by rock band Snow Patrol. It was released in the UK on 1 May 2006, and 9 May 2006 in the US. The first European single, "You're All I Have", was released on 24 April 2006; the first U.S. single was "Hands Open" and the first Australian single was "Chasing Cars". Eyes Open is the 15th best-selling album of the 2000s in the UK
Arena-sized melodies and yearning emotion combined to unlock the big time for British rockers Snow Patrol on this expansive fourth album. Frankly, it’s easier to find a song that isn’t borne by uplifting harmonies and propulsive guitars. “Hands Open” revives the snarly stomp of their early releases, “Shut Your Eyes” dabbles with choral call-and-response, and “Chasing Cars” (bearing the clear imprint of U2-approved producer Jacknife Lee) is a masterclass of cinematic scope.