A Hundred Million Suns, released in 2008, is the fifth studio album by Snow Patrol, showcasing a more expansive and optimistic sound compared to the darker tones of Eyes Open. Recorded in Ireland and Berlin with longtime producer Jacknife Lee, the album blends sweeping anthems with emotional depth, weaving themes of love, wonder, and human connection. Known for its cinematic production and heart-on-sleeve songwriting, it features hits like “Take Back the City” and “Crack the Shutters.” The album closes with the ambitious 16-minute, three-part suite “The Lightning Strike,” a soaring testament to the band’s creative growth.

Tracklist:

1. If There’s a Rocket Tie Me to It

2. Crack the Shutters

3. Take Back the City

4. Lifeboats

5. The Golden Floor

6. Please Just Take These Photos from My Hands

7. Set Down Your Glass

8. The Planets Bend Between Us

9. Engines

10. Disaster Button

11. The Lightning Strike:
      i. What If This Storm Ends?
      ii. The Sunlight Through the Flags
      iii. Daybreak