Coldplay
Biography
After surfacing in 2000 with the breakthrough single "Yellow," Coldplay quickly became one of the biggest bands of the new millennium, honing a mix of introspective Brit-pop and anthemic rock that landed the British quartet a near-permanent residence on record charts worldwide. The group's emergence was perfectly timed; Radiohead had just released the overly cerebral Kid A, while Oasis had ditched two founding members and embraced psychedelic experimentation on Standing on the Shoulders of Giants. U.K. audiences were hungry for a fresh-faced rock band with big aspirations and an even bigger sound, and Coldplay were more than happy to take the reins. Parachutes went multi-platinum in several countries and earned the band their first Grammy, but Coldplay continued to grow into the 2000s, topping their debut album's success with higher record sales and an increased public profile.
Chris Martin (vocals/piano), Jon Buckland (guitar), Will Champion (drums), and Guy Berryman (bass) were all born into musical households. Martin, the eldest of five, began playing the piano as a young child and later took solace in the work of Tom Waits. Buckland, on the other hand, grew up with the heavy guitar sounds of Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix.
Selected Discography
Willow: Really? Did you need to be rude about it? I mean, if you don't like it, don't listen to it. No need to be nasty about it. And stretching out a 3-letter word over 3 lines, and adding more than 2 dozen exclamation points is really juvenile. Keep you comments to yourself.
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So, there are different sides to alternative. Coldplay represent the singer-songw r i t e r style. Death Cab for Cutie represent the post-punk style. Green Day represent the alternative pop style. I guess it's the third I don't like.
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Come On Guys! Viva La Vida, Clocks, Speed of sound... these are GREAT songs! Coldplay all the way!
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This bio is supposed to be about Coldplay. What's with the AMG comment "Radiohead had just released the overly cerebral Kid A"? Perhaps the reviewer is just "underly cerebral"?
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the greatest ,, touch your heart when you need,, support you when you have no support around you ,, the greatest
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I agree with Anneke. There are some bands I absolutely love the most in certain moods (Owl City when I'm excited, Daft Punk when I want to jam, Muse when I want to blast it, etc.) but Coldplay is a constant. Naturally, there are certain songs that won't fit with my mood, but they always seem to have at least one song that matches my feelings perfectly.
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daniel.lebla n c 8 8 - f y i they have medication for how you feel........ . . . . .
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I love Coldplay. They are perfect for whatever mood you're in. Coldplay and the Beatles share number one in my heart.
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I sure hope they do another album as transcendent as X&Y. I like Viva La Vida a lot, and it definitely holds up to repeated listenings. But X&Y was one song after the other, each one better than the last. What a band. Oh yes, would some of you please stop comparing bands that have nothing much in common (i.e. Muse vs. Coldplay)!?
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a u s t i n 99, i have to agree with you, it as not often that i find a band that i like as much as coldplay and owl city is right up there with them. maybe a titch better....
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I love coldplay. like right now i'm sad but this is making me feel all better
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cold play rox, but they are not the best.... i would have to say that incubus is the best ever. however, coldplay ranks right up there with snow patrol and stone sour and 10 years... it is not often that i find a band i like as much as them... and owlcity
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O LOVE coldplay.... . . . . a n d me too joeylaw99321 7 I have loved them sense...well forever my parent listen to them all the time....and now I am totally hooked.....K e e p doing what you do best Coldplay
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Coldplay is the best band out there with out a doubt they are the class of indie rock no one comes close. I'ved love'ed Coldplay since I was 10 im 15 now and I still love Coldplay just as much! Coldplay your the s**t!
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The best music of this decade. Unfortunatel y I have only followed them this year. When is the next US tour- I'll be there.
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Hey, some of there music represents U2 alot. White Shadows, the guitar sounds alomost identicle to the Edge. Yes they sound rielly good. Just an opinion.
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Check out The Scientist, Yellow, and Lovers in Japan. the videos to The Scientist and Strawberry Swing are gorgeous:)
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sk8xandxdie8 7 ,
Check out "Don't Panic" on Parachutes. Beautiful, perfect acoustic song. -Arvis |
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sorry guys, can't stand this group. Maybe they're good as individual musicians, and I can't downplay chris' vocal ability, but the sound and context I've heard are just so uninspiring. All of the music I know from these guys is just lacking something, and over-abundan t in softer less than driving feel. If anyone has an example song they think I'm just not hearing and would change my perspective, please do tell; I'm open to being proven wrong.
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geeeeeeeeeee z how do you work this darm site!! I want to just play coldplay!!
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