OHW Suggestion: “Shattered (Turn the Car Around)” - O.A.R.

Every time someone gets rebuked for suggesting Snow Patrol as a One Hit Wonderland subject, I always think of O.A.R. as the band whose real-life reputation matches those users’ arguments for Snow Patrol.

O.A.R. (short for Of a Revolution) were part of the post-Dave Matthews wave of bands who were more rootsy than jammy, and eschewed commercial radio promotion in favor of a relentless touring schedule. “Shattered” was the lead single of the band’s sixth album when it received heavy mainstream attention in the summer of 2008, peaking at #36 on the Hot 100 primarily due to strong airplay on Hot AC stations. It remains their only appearance on the chart.

I know I’ve heard other O.A.R. songs, but “Shattered” is the only one I have recall of.