The Forest Is the Path is the eighth album by Northern Irish-Scottish alternative rock band Snow Patrol. The album was released on 13 September 2024.[1] It is their first release following the departures of longtime members Paul Wilson and Jonny Quinn[2] and their first in 6 years follow up to their seventh album, Wildness (2018).
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| Released | 13 September 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023–2024 | |||
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| Length | 50:00 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
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Background
editIn September 2023, Paul Wilson (bass) and Jonny Quinn (drums) both departed Snow Patrol.[3] Frontman, Gary Lightbody confirmed that the band would continue as a three piece with remaining members Nathan Connolly (guitar) and Johnny McDaid (piano, guitar).[4] At the same time he confirmed that the band were working on a new album which would be released the following year,[3][4] having announced as such in July 2023.[5]
In May 2024, the release date was announced to be 13 September of that year.[6] Releasing the first single "The Beginning" on 30 May,[7] the second "This Is The Sound of Your Voice" on 4 July,[8] and the third "All" on 8 August.[9] In the absence of a rhythm section, bass and drums and played by touring members Ben Epstein and Ash Soan respectively.[10]
| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 71/100[11] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [12] |
| The Telegraph | [13] |
| MusicOMH |  [14] |
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Gary Lightbody, Johnny McDaid and Nathan Connolly; all music is composed by Snow Patrol
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "All" | 4:19 |
| 2. | "The Beginning" | 3:31 |
| 3. | "Everything’s Here and Nothing’s Lost" | 4:07 |
| 4. | "Your Heart Home" | 3:40 |
| 5. | "This Is the Sound of Your Voice" | 4:31 |
| 6. | "Hold Me in the Fire" | 4:01 |
| 7. | "Years That Fall" | 3:52 |
| 8. | "Never Really Tire" | 5:55 |
| 9. | "These Lies" | 4:49 |
| 10. | "What If Nothing Breaks?" | 3:43 |
| 11. | "Talking About Hope" | 3:56 |
| 12. | "The Forest Is the Path" | 4:31 |
| Total length: | 50:00 | |
Personnel
editSnow Patrol
- Gary Lightbody – vocals, backing vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, bass programming, synthesizers
- Nathan Connolly – electric guitar, backing vocals
- Johnny McDaid – electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, piano, synthesizers, programming, backing vocals
Additional personnel
- Fraser T. Smith – producer
- Ash Soan – drums
- Ben Epstein – bass guitar
References
edit- ^ Lynch, Jessica (13 September 2024). "Snow Patrol Drops Long-Awaited Album 'The Forest Is the Path': Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ McFee, Edwin (9 September 2024). "Album Review: Snow Patrol, The Forest Is The Path". Hotpress. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ a b Wilson, Rebekah; Murray, Amy (1 September 2023). "Snow Patrol 'heartbroken' as two members quit". BBC News. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ a b McLaughlin, by Sophie (8 September 2023). "Gary Lightbody on future of Snow Patrol after two members leave the band". Belfast Live. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Peacock, Tim (5 July 2023). "Gary Lightbody Reveals Details Of The Next Snow Patrol Album". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Schube, Will (30 May 2024). "Snow Patrol Announce New Album 'The Forest Is The Path'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Aubrey, Elizabeth (30 May 2024). "Snow Patrol share 'The Beginning' and announce new album 'The Forest Is The Path' with 2025 UK and Ireland arena tour". NME. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Heather (5 July 2024). "Snow Patrol release new single 'This Is The Sound Of Your Voice'". Hotpress. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Aubrey, Elizabeth (9 August 2024). "Listen to Snow Patrol's emotive new single 'All'". NME. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Swift, Jacqui (12 September 2024). "We've had a rocky time but now we're closer than ever - says Snow Patrol". The US Sun. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Reviews for The Forest Is the Path by Snow Patrol". Metacritic. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Yueng, Neil. "The Forest Is the Path – Snow Patrol". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ McCormick, Neil. "To learn to love Snow Patrol is to stop fighting against the tide". The Telegraph. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Murphy, John. "Snow Patrol – The Forest Is The Path". MusicOMH. Retrieved 13 September 2024.