After Radiohead stubbornly refused to accept the mantle of "world's biggest and most important ock band" by releasing the willfully strange rocktronica fusion Kid A in 2000, Coldplay stepped up to the plate with their debut, Parachutes. Tasteful, earnest, introspective, anthemic, and grounded in guitars, the British quartet was everything Radiohead weren't but what the public wanted them to be, and benefited from the Oxford quintet's decision to abandon ock stardom for arcane art rock. Parachutes became a transatlantic hit and 2002's sequel, A Rush of Blood to the Head, consolidated their success by being bigger and better than Parachutes, positioning Coldplay to not be just the new Radiohead, but the new U2: a band that belongs to the world but fans believe that the music is for them alone. To that end, Coldplay's third album, X&Y -- slightly delayed so it follows Rush of Blood by nearly three years, but that's no longer than the time separating OK Computer and Kid A, or The Unforgettable Fire and The Joshua Tree -- is designed to be the record that elevates Coldplay to the major leagues, where they are at once the biggest and most important band in the world. It's deliberate and sleek, cinematic and pristine, hip enough to sample Kraftwerk and blend in fashionable retro-'80s post-punk allusions without altering the band's core. Indeed, X&Y is hardly a bold step forward, but rather a consolidation of Coldplay's strengths, particularly their skill at crafting surging, widescreen epics.
I've been out for workin' issues. I would like to say that the past weekend I watched Coldplay here in Mexico City, two really tasty shows to end Twisted Logic world tour.The sound great, I'm not such a fan but, they played really great, and the sound were beautiful, the are sharp and consistent song after song all hits, not time to breath. A complete acoustic version of 'Til The Kingdom Come, ...
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I just encountered a remedy for the dyspepsia brought on by Sting's recent, self-aggrandizing visit to NBC's dramedy "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" (see the earlier post "Lute-ing the Vaults"). And that remedy is Coldplay's Chris Martin, who, in the name of comedy, shows exactly how craven one can be when flogging one's product.To reiterate: Instead of promoting his just-released classical alb...
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This is bound to put a smile on your face! Chris Martin noted on the Coldplay website, this is a terrible song but good video. The original video of the couple was shot in 1982 and the woman since past away. Coldplay's shots were done 24 years later and thanks to editing, here we have it together. Barbara is her name and she's *quite* agile. Most of us can only hope to be looking and movin...
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To celebrate Glastonbury Weekend here in the UKalthough Coldplay wont be there the Rain and the Mud will be enjoy everyone x
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Incredible performanceHigh up above or down belowtoo in love to let it goenjoy x
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One for the weekendDerm u must watch the vid for the 'doggy' pics lolenjoy everyone xalways said I'd be no good on my ownmy song is love, is love unknown
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Thanks for getting MOG back to us all u guys. Most of us moan because we miss youDid try making a post Friday and hoping I'll have more success with this one? It dissappeared?Then later that day the comments appeared on my post that have no relevance whatsoever ??Hey what the hell least MOG is up and runningThink I've probably posted this in the past but thought it fits the billenjoy everyone x...
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We all have good days and bad days one I think I've missed previouslyenjoy everyone xColdplay LyricsLow Lyricsyou never looked hard enough
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Heard this on radio and it jogged some memories. They recon its the closest thing to ‘Gospel’ that Coldplay have done… upto now that is …not so sure myself but love it anyway. Enjoy everyone x
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Feeling nostalgic and pensive. Not having a good time of things lately. Would prefer to be smiling again ! We cant always have what we wish for tho Here's hopin fellow Moggers are happier x
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Just found this quite clever compilation and couldnt resist a 2nd post while mog seems to be workin ok again.Only prob bein no-one can put it right . Enjoy everyone x
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Have just been reading the Coldplay post about the soon to be released new album and cant wait as it promises to be something different !Borrowed their 'Live 2003' dvd and have watched some of it today & remember feeling how happy I was back then.
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If only? Love every track from this album so many deep thoughts ! Enjoy
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Alright, I've had my tears.I've had my dose of heartache.What's done is done.I can't change the past.It's time to move oneven if it hurts me to.I'm not as strong as I used to be,as strong as I thought I was,as strong as I hoped to be.And it takes a real personto know whendefeat is inevitable,strength fails,and tears are no sign of weakness.Cupid has won.The ex has left.And I'm still standingmir...
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Had a pretty eventful-ish day. Rode around with Sashasaur at the beach. Drove to OC while listening to Interpol and Coldplay. I finally picked some good music to listen to. I'm still waiting for some more suggestions for music. Don't be shy, that's why I opened an account on ths site, to get some new music up in the heezy, yeah, I said it. Anyway, looking forward to hearing your suggestions. I...
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| 1 Square One |
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| 2 What If |
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| 3 White Shadows |
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| 4 Fix You |
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| 5 Talk |
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| 6 X&Y |
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| 7 Speed of Sound |
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| 8 A Message |
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| 9 Low |
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| 10 The Hardest Part |
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| 11 Swallowed in the Sea |
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| 12 Twisted Logic |
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| 13 Til Kingdom Come [Hidden Track] |
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