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Such a great album
I liked. :)
Loved it
So incredible!! What else can I say? Brilliant lyrically and sonically.
I like this. Not my favorite album, but has the best song - The Scientist <3
Very good album 5/10 best songs were scientist and clocks
I enjoyed this album. Has a good vibe to have on while trying to get work done. very mellow.
gostei
I just enjoy Coldplay. Good band that is easy to listen to
Politik representan el disco. De lo saturado a lo simple, así el disco. Este oed8es como hablar de los discos más valiosos con bandas que son agridulces. Lo escucharemos siempre 30 veces, la neta
Este disco me lo regalaron mis padres. Son 5 estrellas solo con ver la portada de nuevo. El primer tirón del disco es impresionante: Politik, In my place, God put a smile upon your face, The scientist y Clocks. 5 obras maestras del pop. Y por no hablar de "Green eyes" con ese toque folk-country-americana music.
Done
Estoy convencido de que ColdPlay fue el grupo representativo de los 2000's. Aunque varias canciones tienen un tono melancólico, tienen a la vez mucha energía y pasión. Es música que anuncia el comienzo de un nuevo milenio, aunque después como que perdieron el rumbo y se descompusieron, a mi gusto.
for me a 5,
4.5. Hated on Coldplay when I was younger. Never gave them a chance. Great album, great arrangements and lyrics.
In a alternative or more righteous world, Jimi Goodwin and Doves would be the superstars and coldplay would have been the hipster pick. But alas here we are. That all being said, this album came out in my PURE teen hormonal rage and wheewwww brings back memories. I still remember buying the CD and listening to it cover to cover. It’s a masterclass in how to write a hook even if all you can play is basic bar chords.
Лучше чем предыдущий Parachutes. Есть несомненные хиты. Но брит-поп всё же не моё.
This is the music U2 wished it could be. With catchy rhythms and choruses in the several iconic songs within this album, this becomes a memorable and consistently coherent album with a softer, more melancholic tone. Coldplay may feel like a cheesy choice, but the music here stands the test of time and brings interesting yet catchy ideas to their songs, all while maintaining a strong emotional feeling throughout the album.
Even beyond their hits, Coldplay makes very pleasant music for white folk like myself to enjoy.
I'm too familiar with this album for my rating to be impartial. All I can really say is that it finishes strong but I don't care for the opening track aka the singles which are decent at best. 7/10
This album reminds me of my dad and that makes me happy :)
Coldplay era muy bueno 4.5
Warning sign: No escuchar si no eres emocionalmente estable 4.6
Hier keek ik eerst tegenop want ik ken Coldplay van hun slick popslop. Maar deze heeft me echt verrast. De sound is crisp en weet de tijdsgeest goed te vatten zonder verouderd te klinken. En hoewel Chris Martin zijn stem zeemzoet klinkt zorgen de instrumenten dat er toch nog genoeg drive en weerbaarheid inzit. Ik zou willen dat nieuwe popproducties ook nog zo'n sound durven te gebruiken. Zelfs grote hits als Clocks en The Scientist zorgen bij een intensere beluistering nog voor verrassingen. Misschien gewoon enkele nummers te lang in totaal.
Kind of surprised myself here as I long ago stopped listening to any of their stuff bar the occasional hit of Parachutes - I’d forgotten how many quality tunes were on this.
4.5
A great pop album. I prefer my pop rock to be a little more on the rock side, but this definitely has some good songs.
Gran álbum, Qué bronca
Great album, again one I've listened to for years so there is a nostalgia factor, especially after having seen them live at Wembley. Probably not my favourite one of their albums but still full of bangers even if a few songs aren't quite so enjoyable. I need to start rating albums lower if this is a 4 😭
Coldplay became one of those bands that it's fashionable to hate, a bit like Nickelback, however while I can sort-of understand it, I think their early stuff in particular stands up to scrutiny. I don't think this album is perfect - there are a couple of duffers at the end and some that are middling - but at its peak level, the songs are absolutely superb. The Scientist and Amsterdam are all-timers in my book, and while Clocks became a cliche, there's always a reason things become cliches in the first place. There's also a comfort factor in the fact this album is from the sweet spot of my formative years listening to music, so it gets some points for sheer nostalgia.
I'd never listened to a whole Coldplay album before, but I was definitely aware of their hits. Totally still holds up. Great tunes. They knew how to write a hit.
As I get older, the more I like Coldplay. I never understood the fascination for them when I was younger, but I get it now (does that mean I’m old?) Every track is just charming and it’s so easy to listen to without it being boring. I’m also impressed with how many iconic songs from Coldplay came from this record.
It has been awhile that I listened to this. Like many people who were digging Colplay's first few albums, I lost my interest after they went to a kind of boring muzak. I remember that I really liked this album, I have the CD and even the Live DVD of the tour. It starts very strong with bangers like Politik, The Scientist and Clocks, but I must confess that I lost my focus a bit on the second half. But the main part of this album has stood the test of time and would still rate it as 4/5. After this came 1 or 2 albums that still are before they really went downhill unfortunately.
imo this is the best coldplay album. However, we've had all two good ones this week.
early coldplay slaps
A solid album from the famous Coldplay! Yay!
⏰👨🔬🌤️🗣️🧠
“You know how I know you’re gay?”
You know how I know you're gay...
First I thought I listened to a best of Coldplay cd, because this album is full of hits. After this one Coldplay went down the popular mainstream road.
Amo Coldplay y me alegró mucho verlo en mis notificaciones, pero no puedo admitir que este álbum sea un 10/10, no cuando existe X&Y. Aún si X&Y tampoco es perfecto, tiene muchas de mis canciones favoritas de la banda y le guardo mucho cariño, solo así puedo justificarme no darle otra estrella. Nunca he sido muy fan de The Scientist pero entiendo porqué es la más popular, tal vez escucharla tanto hizo que me empalagara de ella y aún con eso creo que es buena. Mi canción favorita de este álbum siempre será In My Place, no hay nada que me haga moverla de su lugar. Escuchar Clocks siempre me va a traer de recuerdo ese plagio de Madagascar, donde habia una jirafa, un león y creo que un koala, que por algún motivo tenía esa canción en una escena, no recuerdo más y eso es lo gracioso. En tercer lugar pondría a Politik, es muy buena. God Put a Smile upon Your Face enseguida, ambas muy buenas! Daylight y Warning Sign también quedan entre mis favoritas, de The Scientist y el resto puedo olvidarme pero no quejarme jaja, ojalá pudiera darle un 4.5. Muy buen álbum.
Coldplay might be corny, but there’s a reason why they got so popular. This album is original, is fresh, some of the songs have a grand production (Clocks is one of my favorites of theirs). In general I liked the first half more than the second. It’s also to their merit that some of the songs are more on the longer side and yet they don’t tire you.
Would I have voted for the Nazis? Entirely possible it seems.
Fav song: The Scientist
Alltid likt Coldplay og dette var den første CD-en jeg hadde med dem. Det er jo egentlig bare en samling med fine låter. Fra åpningssporet til spor 7 er det ren sjarmøretappe. Det beveger seg litt over i bonussporland fra spor 8 til siste spor.
I absolutely love coldplays first 2 albums, this is the second. After this they pivoted into stadium pop, and that was a journey I could do without. This album is awesome. Melancholic moaning British dudes, you just can’t beat it. It’s sad they became so happy and lost their way.
Great individual songs but the album doesn't really feel complete
Very solid. I don’t think any of it is revolutionary, but maybe that’s because these songs are all so famous that I take them for granted.
Coldplay's second album, and for me their best - very rarely would they reach these heights in their subsequent releases. Yes they're about as middle of the road as the painted white lines on the streets, but this is a reminder that they used that as one of their strengths. Bold songwriting, memorable songs, good videos too (The Scientist is a prime example of that). I gave Parachutes a 3 because I have a reputation to protect, but it was close to a 4 for sure. I have no such problem this time. It was almost close to a 5 actually, shock horror.
I remember Coldplay from the radio. More specifically "Vida La Vida", an annoying song probably because of the overplay (I used to work in a Home Depot), but "Clocks" as well (a good song you can melt into). This album is a lot better than those songs. It's like the perfect dark, urgent-sounding indie-rock album with pianos. My favorite song was "God Put a Smile upon Your Face". I didn't expect to enjoy it so much, but I'm glad I did.
Really good.
Great album with some very good songs
Loved it too! 2 coldplay albums in a row, interesting
Surprisingly enjoyable! I thought I didn't like Coldplay and that this band was hugely overrated but that album was basically back to back hits. I guess the production could be a bit less compressed and allow for a bit more space and breathing room though.
A fantastic album. It’s very British, with some notes of skiffle even. Some famous hits on here, and their musicianship shines through. His vocals are incredible, and I think continue to be in 2026, from what I’ve heard. A great easy listen overall!
Prvé dva albumy Coldplay mám rád. Ostatné ma ničím nezaujalo, začalo to byť príliš popové.
People seem to miss how for the melodies are in the great stuff here. Yes they're an annoying band and yes they're music for middle aged mums to have on while they do the cleaning, but their best stuff is still actually good. In particular, the first half of this has some great tracks. The rest of the tracks are pretty generic and the momentum falls off an absolute cliff. They don't deserve to have two albums in this list, but they aren't as bad as the reviews suggest
I've got a sweet spot for this album, the best by Coldplay in my opinion. When it came out, I was really into them after their debut and thought they were better than Radiohead. Things really changed as they took a turn towards straight-up pop but their first four albums all had a lot going for them. This album is a really strong group of melodic, emotional songs with great arrangements, playing, and production. It's the second half of the album that really stood out for me on this listen with songs like "Warning Sign," "Green Eyes," the title track, and "Amsterdam." Wish they could have continued with this version of the band because they were really good at what they did.
This is a great album, and honestly everything Coldplay did up to Viva La Vida was pretty great. I have it on vinyl and spin it fairly regularly, so I'm really familiar with the deeper cuts, and i think they're mostly better than the big hits here. Give me Green Eyes, God Put a Smile, Amsterdam, and the title track over the scientist or clocks any day (although those are good too). This is fundamentally a pop album more than alternative rock, so I'm not surprised Coldplay gradually went more poppy, but their early work had a much darker and atmospheric edge to it.
Peak Coldplay if you don't count Parachutes. It has been downhill from here. You can still see the same band from their better first album with a bigger budget.
I really enjoyed this album when it came out. Really well recorded and produced.
I remember this album being better. I think that's because of my changed perception of Chris Martin. What used to read as "earnest" now reads as "pretentious." And there's a lot of lazy songwriting here, which I notice more than before. Like, droning on forever on a two-note riff. Hot-take: Put more distortion on them guitars and Coldplay is basically a shoegaze band. All that said, it's still better than a 3.
So many huge hooks. There is something so professional about the arrangements and production that it creeps me out. I need some warts, surprises or weird decisions to get to 5 stars.
4/5 - Had never listened to an entire Coldplay album before, and I thought this was pretty great. It's well-produced and well-written. I'm not gonna go on a Coldplay bender or anything, but this was worth the time, no doubt.
Amazing by far my favorite. Clocks is an all time classic.
I remember playing Clocks on the piano when I was little. Gives summer night vibes.
made me understand why sometimes people put coldplay in rock lists. they are very particular of their own and i love that identity.
coldplay occupies a space in my heart thats rly only shared by Tom Petty, in that theyre not really what comes to my head when i think of my favorite artists (and they might never be) but i always find myself circling back around to them and never able to sustain a bad mood while listening to them. hilarious that by necessity there is in fact a coldplay album that almost qualifies as """overrated""", but im not solipsistic enough to place my own tastes in such primacy nor have i lost the plot with how relative that statement is. still its undeniable that many of the things that make coldplay a reliably comforting band for me are kind of muted in the icy The Bends-isms here...just about their only record where they seem to be actively avoiding saccharine sentimentality...with the saving grace for me being that they still basically fail to do so, as these twinkling and emotive soundscapes with patient and deliberate structures still do scratch my itches, just not as intensely as many of their more stylistically Unbound records. but not everyone could survive my personal version of 1001 Albums To Hear Before You Die that opts for mylo xyloto instead...and perhaps out of contrarianism i have been underrating this one a tiny bit.
Say what you will about Coldplay, I know many have, but I'll forever go to bat for this album (actually, their first 4 are a great run)! A bit of a change up from their debut, of which the lion share was acoustic and piano focused tunes, Rush Of Blood is filled with songs that feel like they have more of a forward momentum to them. Everything on this album feels and sounds intentional from the more prominent drums, sweeping and haunting melodies, playful bass lines and new instrumentation being added to the fold. This will forever be among some of my top albums, I don't care what the Coldplay haters say
Really consistent quality all the way through. Yeah, kind of pop-py; yeah, not as deep or serious as they think; but yeah, musically interesting and full of hooks that don’t quit.
Decent album, but have heard better by Coldplay🙃
Coldplay have a formula. They certainly sound like themselves. By the end of the album you've probably had enough of them but when it all comes together well their hits are massive. I 'm sure I can't distil their sound into a paragraph. I tried, but on review the rest of the paragraph was gibberish so I deleted it, a bit like the second half of this album could be. I feel there is some effect around Chris Martin's vocals that a sound engineer probably could explain and this obviously rubs some people the wrong way. Massive hits but if it's popular then the aficionado’s on the generator are clearly too cool for this. I think they are trying to sound simple as in not too much going on then but with major production around the basic tune. Perhaps it is all just a bit too slow. When it soars it reaches great heights but sometimes a song just doesn’t get off the ground.
8/10
Sorry! Early Coldplay is totally a guilty pleasure of mine! I think it’s good! I think it works! Takes me back to my early teens! Watching videos from this album on Vh1 in the morning before school! A beautiful comfort to this album! I like it a lot!
Great record. Sonically speaking, Clocks does not belong on here, but still, great record.
Last good Coldplay album
This album is good, but not great. A lot of the songs kinda blend together, but none of them are bad. This is probably closer to a high 3, but after the past week of crap I've had this is a breathe of fresh air. Low 4.
They were good then even if a bit naff and too earnest. Ironic how Chris Martin could sing “give me real don’t give me fake” considering the awful shit Coldplay would come out with later on.
really liked this. dont get the hate
So sad that they didn't release more records.
Hear a few songs by Coldplay but never an entire album. This was very good
Foster was right. Bangers.
A classic Coldplay album. The Scientist & Clocks are all time bangers
Yes
I am a bit bummed I didn't listen to this more when it came out. I would have really loved jamming to this in my car as a teen. It's great, I always thought I didn't really like coldplay but this is super.
I never listened to a full Coldplay album in full until now- it was pretty good! I am unlearning the Coldplay hate that 2000s society instructed me. The album art is good too, it is like a digital version of fragmented Greco-Roman statues.
While I love this album dearly, I really really dislike "Clocks." It's not a bad song, it was just played every hour on 106.3 growing up, and I got so so so tired of hearing it. There are some unequivocal 10/10 songs on this album for me, though: "Daylight" is such a banger, "Green Eyes" was one of the first songs I learned on the guitar, "Warning Sign" makes me cry every time I hear it. The title track is absolutely haunting (the way Chris says "honey" in the song is very memey). What this album does really fantastically, too, is its pacing and sequencing, something that is certainly a lost art in the streaming era. The band really knows their beats, starting with an explosion with "Politik," dragging the listener up and down between moods to the thematic and sonic climax of the album with "Warning Sign," "A Whisper," and "A Rush of Blood." "Amsterdam," to me, is the song that fades to black and soundtracks the credits rolling. This is our second and last Coldplay album on the list and I'm bored so here is my ranking of each Coldplay album: 1. Viva La Vida 1.5 Prospekt's March 2. Parachutes 3. A Rush of Blood to the Head 4. Mylo Xyloto 5. Ghost Stories 6. Everyday Life 7. X&Y 8. Music of the Spheres 9. A Head Full of Dreams 10. Moon Music
Here I am again giving Coldplay high marks after being reluctant to give this one a listen. The first half of this album is remarkable: acoustic anthems to rival Wonderwall, the iconic melody of Clocks, and some surprising eastern-sounding vibes on Daylight. I think the brilliance of these Coldplay albums is that they figured out the formula for pop that’s both accessible and interesting. For me, they fuse a dash of the inventive songwriting and indie rock sound of Radiohead with the jangly, emotionally-powered pop sensibilities of U2 — two bands I really like.
Real pretty, real somber. Didn't care for all of it but its peaks are wayyy up there.
ранний coldplay это ульта, их первые 4 альбома занимают особое место в моем сердечке, правда из них конкретно этот меньше всех нравится именно как альбом, так как много проходного, но какие же крутые синглы. чудесный рифф in my place, мрачно-мелодичный god put a smile upon your face, мегахитовый clocks и шедевральный the scientist, наверно одна из моих любимых песен 00х. остальное и не нужно ничего. не 5 только из-за сравнения с другими альбомами, они делали еще лучше
понравилось, интересно - 4
Väldigt höga toppar, o överlag ganska intressant, med enstaka sömniga låtar tyvärr!
01/07/2026 I hate Coldplay. I think they are stupidly boring. I have no idea how I have ended up here with 4 stars, but they just deserve it for this. Spotify listeners: 93.1 million
I know this album well, but not as well as I thought. It's good stuff. Floaty. Dreamy. A bit slower than I remember.
I have a soft spot for Coldplay, touches my emo alt heart
Nur den anfang gehört ist sber ein klassiker
Effective and catchy, it got so much play that it’s hard to judge 3.7
I love this album! I was a big fan of the first two Coldplay records. This came out at a time when everyone was talking about Radiohead, and I think on this one they really tried to chase that Radiohead sound, which is always a good thing.
Genuinely hard one to call. There is so much classic work on there, and the pallette is distinctive. But is there just an X factor shy? Are Daylight and Green Eyes a bit too much of a drag?
what pop should be
Parachutes was definitely a Radiohead rip-off through and through, but A Rush of Blood to the Head is something else where it feels more inspired by its' predecessor instead of blatantly copying and with that something truly great is created. The songwriting on this album is the true star of the show as Coldplay is able to more thoroughly think out what they want to convey without relying so heavily on instrumentals. The Scientist, Politik, Clocks, Green Eyes, and Amsterdam are all incredible pieces of a more moody Art Rock sound also being able to somehow be something that can be played on radios and absolutely dominate the airwaves of that time to the point where they became an international sensation. I wouldn't ever said Radiohead went Pop even with Creep and any of their music, even with their more critically and commercially acclaimed albums like OK Computer, Pablo Honey, and In Rainbows, Coldplay managed to find that middle point and ride that high to stardom. Even if Coldplay is now a husk of the band they used to be in the early 2000s, A Rush of Blood to the Head is still an impressive feat nonetheless.
Pre Listen: Coldplay. I think this is arguably the most "mainstream" album I've gotten yet. Coldplay's music has been a staple of every alt-rock, indie-rock, hell any modern rock adjacent playlist and radio station since at least 2005. That being said, I could only really name a handful of their songs off the top of my head. Measured expectations going in. Notable Tracks: The Scientist - First song I recognized on this album. It's alright. Clocks - First song I INSTANTLY recognized on here. I actually like this song. Cool. Daylight - Probably my favorite song on the album. The melody between vocals is just so...nice. Green Eyes - Probably my least favorite song on the album. It's just kind of boring. Many acoustic songs work well to contrast more complicated songs on the rest of the album. This one's just boring, same chords throughout, bored-sounding vocals. Post Listen: It was good. I'm classifying this, and perhaps future albums under "Millennial Rock". Sometimes it's really boring, sometimes it's pretty neat, it's never really bad per say. It's characterized by smoother, low tempo beats, lots of ooo-ing and aaa-ing, and the occasional piano or other classic-adjacent instrument. Lots of talk of feelings and other abstract concepts through metaphors or storytelling. This album feels foundational for a lot of Millennial Rock. The key components are done well. 4/5.
always liked coldplay and this album cements my enjoyment for what they have done
I wanted to shit on this because of what Coldplay turned into but reflecting on who they were when this was realized, it still holds up. It feels reflective, personal, and intentional. Not selling me on some global message or some characterized version of themselves.
Surprisingly good, Chill music. Worth another listen
I enjoy the music, but I'm not sure if it's for me.
didn't realize how many songs i already knew here. such a great nostalgic album. favourite song: warning sign
4-/5 surpris
Another band that gets a lot of hate. This is a great album but tails off in the second half.
POLITIK IS SO BEAUTIFUL. one of the best albums with a banger opening track, and the vocals are hauntingly beautiful in each and every song. s/o chris martin, how is this album 15 years old?
I think this might be the first time I've rated an album in just under 2 months so to get back on it I wanted to pick something that I knew would be easy listening and well, this delivered.
These guys are the best at basic pop
Si me gustó, ya era parte de mi
Never listened to an entire Coldplsy album!
Not a die hard fan but theres some well written and catchy songs on this. 3.5/5. Raising to 4.
A good album, I liked The Scientist, Clocks and A Rush of Blood to rhe Head the most.
Filho, temos Radiohead em casa… Radiohead em casa: Eu brinco, mas realmente é impossível fugir da comparação. Mas se for copiar algo bom, seja bom também. E eles são ótimos, Rush e Parachutes, seus primeiros álbuns, são realmente fantásticos. Gosto muito de ambos. Grande parte das canções aqui são boas por si só, mas o que eleva o disco pra mim são os pequenos floreios acrescentados, uma breve passagem, um riff escondido… é sempre uma pequena coisa que clica na cabeça e faz aquela faixa se tornar memorável. Gosto desse aspecto composicional deles. É um ótimo Rock meloso, sentimental e lento, mas sinto falta de algumas faixas mais energéticas, carregando o espírito pós-britpopiano igual Radiohead faz. 4.5
Du Coldplay, pop rock chill avec quelques tubes dans cet album (the scientist, clocks). Pas de grande surprise.
Un grand classique, avec The Scientist
2019 all over again :)
People hate on Coldplay too much. So many brilliant songs on here, and the closer Amsterdam is highly underrated
Made my daughter dance and sing along, automatic high grades. Also a classic coldplay album with a great soundtrack and awesome lyrics.
I definitely agree with a lot of the criticisms around Coldplay, and I think a lot of the claims about how basic/boring a lot of their music is really gets exemplified on a good portion of the latter half of this album. That being said, the first half of this album is so strong, that I still feel like I can't rate this lower than a 4, even if I'm not particularly a fan of the band overall.
3.5/5
es un 4 llegando a un 5. Muy buen album aunque coldplay tiene mejores
Genuinely really liked this album. Beautiful album. I didnt realize Coldplay has been around so long. The Scientist will always be a favorite, The Warning was a new favorite.
So good - one of my faves!
very good, how did they fall of so hard they gen sound like a completely different band
i do just have a soft spot for coldplay ngl x
Wow, green eyes. Four.
Best Coldplay album
I really like the first two Coldplay albums. This was nice to revisit. Say what you want about the band, but they did not shy away from crafting longer songs when they suited it. Honestly an all-shoegaze cover album of this would whip ass. Original idea, DNS.
Have I been wrong about Coldplay this whole time? That's the question that I was asking myself while listening to this album. The songwriting is there, the instrumentation is lush when it needs to be and pulled back when it needs to be, and Chris Martin sounds great on these songs. What's not to like?
Dope
There's a lot of good songwriting here. Politik is a strange song, a pounding repetitive rhythm through 2/3s of it that then transforms into a pretty Chris Martin Coldplay tune. I've always been a sucker for the shoegaze shimmery stuff when it's loud enough. Most of the time it's loud enough. 4/5. I'd put it on a list for a visitor from space who wants to understand how Coldplay got big, otherwise no.
Great album
It's all right. Seems a bit dated if you know what I mean.
Con un debut espléndido, que sigue sonando de maravilla hoy en día, el difícil segundo disco fue otro paso adelante para Coldplay. De cuando, junto con Radiohead, estaban al frente de las mejores bandas del momento. Clocks es a New year´s day lo que Viva la vida a One. La influencia de U2 es evidente, y la de Echo and the Bunnymen también. Una carrera ejemplar hasta que con Mylo Xyloto (2011) comenzó un camino diferente (a peor), salvando Ghost Stories y Everyday life. Otros temas destacados fueron In my place, Politik, The scientist, en fin toda la cara A si es que añun se puede hablar de caras. El disco se me hace un poco monótono y triste, le falta algo más de fuerza (U2 por ejemplo en eso siempre les sacaron ventaja), pero el disco es estupendo.
daylight omg i luv
Strangely, I have never listened to Coldplay, indeed everyone was been telling that it is the best group alive. But after listening to this album, I really liked it a lot. Not every song, but the Politik is my favourite
Not quite parrachutes, but still an awesome album with so many great songs.
Diet Radiohead. Probably their best album.
Such a beautiful album. Why did I wait this long to hear it🥹
Nostalgic listen. This is peak Coldplay. Amsterdam is an absolute stunner. The other singles are played a ton to this day for a reason. The non-singles in the album don't shine through as much.
Excellent album with one of my favorite songs from Coldplay.
Good album. Their first is better and should have been on this list instead.
Usually not my type of music, but it's pretty good.
Muito bom
Anthems
Good but not Coldplay’s best. The Scientist and Clocks are best
Before Coldplay became kind of a joke, they released a couple albums that got them there. Some incredible music. Saw this tour in a small venue and the music packed a punch. I know they are U2 level of grandiosity now, but at one time, this album was fresh and new. It was great.
I don't think I really listened to this since it came out in the early 2000s. In the years that passed, I never considered myself much of a Coldplay enthusiast and therefore no need to revisit it. It's better than I remember. It's not for everyone, I totally understand the "Coldplay are bland" jibes and how insufferable Chris Martin became, but this is still a very enjoyable and well written album. Good, simple, thoughtful, minimalistic and well-crafted songs in my view. I'm a big fan of the title track, I forgot how great that is. Never thought I would give it a 4 but here we are. Miles better that I remember.
I don’t know if nostalgia makes me love this album more than I should but either way I think it has some of Coldplay’s best songs.
Great memories from this album growing up in Laurel Drive, most of the songs on a constant loop on the piano by my sister, I’m lifting from a 3.5 to a 4
That was quite good actually. Probably a 3.5 but I'll give it a 4 because I'm feeling nice.
Full of Coldplay classics. They're a bit of a meme, but this is a really strong album.
Another great Coldplay record. Favourite Track(s): God Put a Smile Upon Your Face, A Rush of Blood to the Head Least Favourite Track(s): Warning Signs
Sounds like sad Imagine Dragons but its way better than Imagine Dragons
You can say a lot of things about cold play but you can’t say Chris Martin doesn’t have a great voice. This albums just pretty solid 2 major hits and there wasn’t an unpleasant song on the album. Nothing too spectacular or innovative but still an excellent album.
Gay Coldplay be like… cocks
Cuando Coldplay era bueno
Me fui gratamente sorprendida porque me considero fanática de Coldplay y encontré muchos temazos
Surprised - i guess early coldplay is great
Coldplay obviously gwt a lot of shit for being wet and generally a bit lame. But it doesnt stop them from being a good band, and having written good music. This is a great album, not their best, but definitely one worth note and worth listening to. Great well crafted songs with lyrics that stay with you. 4.5/5.0 Best Song: In My Place
Coldplay were decent back in the day, they have so much promise, before Chris Martin became the worlds most irritating bell sniff. What an album this is, the big tracks are so good, it falls of a bit on the second half of the album, but first 5 tracks are great. Best Track: God put a smile upon your face
Masterpiece
Solid album, very nostalgic
Álbum icónico de la banda, creo que de escucha obligatoria. No soy fan de Coldplay pero vale la pena escucharlo
Primer disco completo que escucho de coldplay y fue una buena experiencia. me gusta como dentro de lo suave de su estética, logran meter potencia e intensidad sin perder su enfoque pasivo y calmo. buen disquito.
Nice
This has some incredible songs.
i come from a 2000s coldplay family <3
They get some hate but this album along with everything up to Viva is pretty solid. This was a great morning album.
This is really good rock. I don't really understand the critiques here. They do this style really well and I think this album is so well done. Everything here is so interesting and mellow. I really enjoyed this. This is a solid 4 Liked Songs: "Politik" , "In My Place" , "God Put a Smile upon Your Face" , "The Scientist" , "Clocks" , "Warning Sign" , "A Whisper" , "A Rush of Blood to the Head" , "Amsterdam"
That was certainly more pleasing than I expected. The choices of instruments are very eclectic while the choices of style are kind of the opposite, but I don't mind it because they make up for it with really clever song progressions and melodies.
Wow, this was kind of a rocker, up there with some U2 albums. Caught me off guard to some extent. More power, more heft than I would have expected from Coldplay. I think there’s more here than meets the eye.
This album made me improve my opinion about Coldplay.
Classic Coldplay Great album
4/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/coldplay/a-rush-of-blood-to-the-head/ I will always defend early Coldplay, because this album is good! Some of their best on this. Also some less interesting stuff, but even that is miles better than their recent albums.
Bra
Almost a perfect record, very few skips, this is them at the height of their powers before they kinda went all U2.
Chris Martin is the Greg Maddux of frontmen: a guy with no fastball and the charisma of a furniture salesman who *somehow* manages to throw strikeouts over and over. Beneath Martin's anti-aura exterior there's a steely confidence that separates him from his post-Britpop peers - witness how often he goes back to the well of unadorned acoustic guitar or piano, using the negative space to great effect ("Green Eyes," "The Scientist," "Amsterdam"). It's also why he's unafraid to address, in his own oblique way, the uncertain post-9/11 world around him, from the chilling opener "Politik" (written while watching the Towers fall and recorded two days later) to the little spikes of dissonance in "God Put a Smile upon Your Face." Everybody's favorite Coldplay album is the one they heard right before they found out they were supposed to hate Coldplay, which for me is *X&Y*. But the legions who consider this their best effort are onto something.
Hearing some of these songs live changed my life lowkey
Favorite songs were: The Scientist, Politik, Clocks. Forgot there were some good ones on this album.
I wish they had kept making music this human and affecting and avoided the path of purposefully universally relatable anthems that corresponded to no actual human emotion within the artist they took from here on out
C'est une savante synthèse de tout ce qui se fait de bon dans les 10-15 années qui précèdent, j'ai trouvé qu'il y avait des flaveurs de Radiohead évidemment, mais aussi de U2, Oasis, de REM. Au niveau de l'émotion il y a pas grand chose qui percole pour moi, mais peut-être à réécouter.
Crime! C’est bon. Coldplay est rendu un peu une caricature du stadium rock des années 2000, mais il y a des gros hits là dessus! the scientist, Green Eyes, Clocks, In my Place. J’ai aussi bien aimé Politik et God put a smile upon your face. On voit que la gang etait assez influencé par Radiohead à certains moments.
It reminded me of my childhood
Se entiende el porque muchos dicen que Coldplay ya no es lo mismo de antes. Este álbum es, en comparacion con los recientes, infinitamente mejor.
I got a U2 and a Coldplay album this week. Same band, for different generations. I was honestly ready to write this album off as a cheesy middle 3 rating, but turns out I kind of liked it. I’m a Millennial, this comes as a shock to no one.
One of their better albums for sure
Stockholm
This album really has most of their hits eh. The piano riff in Clocks always gets me. It's great.
𝘈 𝘙𝘶𝘴𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 refines Coldplay’s post-Britpop sound into something more focused and cohesive. The album leans into a restrained, melancholic atmosphere, with clear, melodic songwriting at its core. Songs like 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 stand out in particular, capturing the album’s strength: simple structures, strong melodies, and a direct emotional pull. It’s not a flashy record, but it works through consistency and mood rather than big gestures. While not every track leaves a lasting impression, the overall flow and a few key highlights make it a compelling listen.
I've listened to this record prior and liked it then, my opinion hasn't changed since. I personally think in terms of Coldplay discography, Viva la Vida is much better, but this record definitely isn't bad either. It can be a little boring at times, as there aren't many songs that really try to leave a lasting impression I feel like... but it's very decent if not good regardless. The songs work, the singing works, the instrumentation is very tight and layered. The also has a few highlights throughout. The Scientist is a little cheesy, but it's a very nostalgic song for me and holds a special place in my heart regardless. Politik and Clocks are intensely outward-looking and bombastic at the same time, grasping at greater issues of the world at large. Most of the songs are kiiiind of about the same thing though? But again, it's not a bad record, can just feel a bit samey at times. 3/5.5 rounded up.
What can you say about Coldplay that hasn't already been said. Yes they are a meme. Yes lots of people claim not to like them. Yes they are somewhat average in many ways. Yes Chris Martin is a bit of a knob. But there's just something about their earlier albums that really hits.
I am sad. This album makes me sad. Every song is sad. Very nostalgic and overall a great work. 8/10
Well, well, well, Coldplay. This is the album when they were kinda good and I can see why: the first half of the album is quite stong,with basically the singles showing the potential the band used to have. The piano in clocks is still one of my favourite thing about Coldplay, and In My Place is also a strong single but the second half des show some lazy ideas. . It's funny to look back now over 20 years and see how bad they become, and now Chris Martin universe with first in the BTS (who they anyway?) Featured song. I think this was a basic rock but good album, and itvdid influence lotsbof people. 4/5
its an okay album but not a fan of coldplay really
*Conversational rock, piano guitar In my place The scientist Clocks
I got this album shortly after it came out based on hearing “Clocks,” and found it a little disappointing and unmemorable overall. Years later, I found more to like. It stats off a little slow with a few okay songs, but The Scientist takes things up a notch and starts a really good run through Clocks and Daylight. Green Eyes is the weakest track and starts a bit of a late-album lull. The closer, Amsterdam, might be the best thing on the album. I like the songs that are a bit more piano-forward. I don’t think it’s quite as good as Parachutes but still a light 4.
Olha, me dói o coração ter q falar bem de coldplay... Brincadeiras a parte, o álbum inicia com Politik, q traz uma sensação da radioheadização (não chega perto, mas tenho q reconhecer) das bandas britânicas do século atual, que até que acerta hein. Possui tmb os hits Scientists e Clocks. Me surpreendeu, NGL, mas a primeira metade sobrepõe a segunda. 7.5/10
Lots of hits, but some good deep tracks.
A Rush of boot to the arse. Seriously though I don’t mind Coldplay and one of their albums is justified. I’m not sure it’s this one but if this is the only one I’ll take it. They sold huge and showed the state of music in the early 2000s. So provided this is the only Coldplay. 3.5 rounded up. Clocks is a great song.
Far better than I'd expected, pre-stadium rock but still anthemic
The Scientist und Clocks sind 10/10 Songs, aber leider nicht ganz genug für 5 Sterne für das Album zu geben. Schäme mich nicht Coldplay zu mögen. ez gg
Absolute belter. Many great songs this, obviously The Scientist is a personal favourite, but I also found myself really getting into Daylight.
Honestly a lot better album than people give them credit for. If you don’t like pop-leaning indie, it will never be for you. But the sequencing and craftsmanship is among the best of the time
Not really my favorite band ever, given that they kinda earned their reputation as some of the safest yet still popular pop rock, but this is still easily their best album. Clocks is definitely a guilty pleasure all-timer pop song for me. 8/10.
Last listened to this one in full a decade ago. I appreciate this one for being their darkest album I've listened to (everything pre 2020) and I find myself appreciating the first two tracks (Politik and In My Place) much more than I used to. Favourite track: Amsterdam
nice
Aujourd'hui, on s'attaque à un morceau de choix, ou plutôt à une cible facile pour tous les snobs de mon espèce : Coldplay. On est en 2002, et quatre péquins de Londres débarquent avec A Rush of Blood to the Head. C’est leur deuxième essai, et comme je l'avais déjà dit pour Parachutes — que j'avais déjà noté 4/5, rappelez-vous — ils confirment qu'ils ont un don insolent pour la mélodie. Alors, on va aller droit au but, parce que j'ai pas vocation à vous faire une thèse sur chaque coup de charley de Will Champion. Cet album, c'est l'urgence faite pop et dès l'ouverture sur "Politik", on sent que le groupe a troqué la langueur un peu mollassonne de ses débuts pour quelque chose de beaucoup plus nerveux, de plus "crisp" comme disent les Angliches. C'est une entrée en matière qui te prend aux tripes, un rush de piano et de batterie qui reflète parfaitement l'angoisse d'une époque qui ne sait plus trop où elle va. On n'est plus dans le petit cocon acoustique de "Yellow". Ici, le son est plus dense, plus électrique, plus assuré. C'est un album de stade, certes, mais un stade où il pleut et où tout le monde a le cœur en miettes. Produit par Ken Nelson, le disque réussit ce tour de force d'être à la fois monumental et intime. On y trouve des hymnes que vous avez entendus jusqu'à la nausée, comme "Clocks" ou "The Scientist", mais force est de constater que même après vingt ans, ça tient la route. C’est de la pop de précision, presque chirurgicale. Ce qui me fascine, moi le vieux de la vieille qui a bouffé du post-punk et du post-rock jusqu'à l'indigestion, c'est cette capacité qu'ils ont à être universels sans être totalement insipides — du moins à cette époque-là. Il y a une sorte de sincérité un peu gauche, une urgence émotionnelle qui traverse tout le disque. On sent que les mecs sont sous pression, qu'ils veulent prouver qu'ils ne sont pas juste un "one-hit wonder" avec une chanson sur la couleur jaune. Les thèmes ? C’est du classique : l’amour, les doutes, les relations qui foirent, les incertitudes de la vie. C'est parfois un peu "simply", un peu niais si on gratte trop les textes, mais la machine de guerre mélodique derrière est tellement efficace qu'on leur pardonne leurs rimes un peu faciles sur "Green Eyes" ou "In My Place". Chris Martin nous balance ses vocalises de gamin blessé et ça marche, putain. On se retrouve à fredonner ces trucs-là dans sa bagnole en se demandant où est passée notre intégrité. Mais c'est ça la force de ce disque. Il n'essaie pas d'être expérimental ou de réinventer la roue comme Radiohead avec Kid A. Il assume son statut d'album pop majeur. La deuxième moitié du disque est peut-être un poil moins mémorable, on s'enfonce parfois dans des atmosphères qui rappellent le psyché-alt de The Verve, mais le final sur "Amsterdam" est une merveille de mélancolie pure. C'est un album qui a de la gueule, de la première à la dernière note et il est conçu pour toucher tout le monde, du cadre sup' stressé à l'adolescent boutonneux, et même le vieux disquaire cynique que je suis devenu. Il y a une honnêteté dans cette débauche de reverb et ces envolées de piano qui force le respect. Alors ouais, c'est une note de 4 sur 5, sans sourciller. C'est aussi bon que le premier, peut-être même un peu plus ambitieux techniquement. C'est l'apogée d'un certain rock anglais avant qu'ils ne décident de devenir les meilleurs amis de Gwyneth Paltrow et de nous pondre des trucs de plus en plus colorés et inoffensifs. Ici, il y a encore du sang, de la sueur et une vraie peur de l'avenir. Bref, c’est un classique, qu’on le veuille ou non. Un disque qui, malgré sa propreté apparente, cache une noirceur et une tension qui résonnent encore aujourd'hui. C'est l'album qu'on écoute quand on a besoin de se sentir vivant, ou au moins de se rappeler qu'on a encore un cœur sous nos t-shirts noirs de Joy Division.
When this album dropped I listened to it a lot. Believe it or not Coldplay was kinda cool back then and just really beginning their meteoric rise to global superstardom. These days it’s hard for me to take them seriously for one reason or another. That said, when I put this album on today I realized why I liked them. It’s great. It’s got all the good Coldplay with really none of the bad. These songs feel big and carry emotion. Well, it was fun while it lasted.
Love this album
Clocks and The Scientist. It’s really good album. (11 songs, 54 mins)
Definitely reminiscent of the Oasis album we listened to, but though I enjoyed many of these songs, some of them were just a bit forgettable. Regardless, I think this album gets less credit than it deserves. I was surprised by how almost Radiohead-esque some of these songs were and by the more ambient, drone-y moment on songs like Daylight and A Whisper. There is definitely some great songwriting here. Also, I really love The Scientist a lot... very nostalgic even for me. Favorites: In My Place, The Scientist, Daylight, A Whisper
Come take my cool card. I'm giving this four stars
Great opener. It’s a shame there’s so much filler in the second half of this album. The last two songs are coldplays best though.
87/100
Increíble disco
Love the vibe so much.
Really great album I loved it so much I will definitely be listening to it again
Sometimes, you gotta just ignore all the hipsters and chill out and vibe to some early Coldplay. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
I‘m at 3.5 on this. It‘s too long
This album was such a pleasant surprise for me. I wasn’t very impressed with Parachutes when I listened to it so I wasn’t expecting much from this one. Then I listen to it and realize it’s freakin transcendent. Great album.
Good album
Very pleasant
Coldplay gets an undeservedly bad rap. People like to talk trash about them like Creed or Nickelback or something. Their music is actually well written, fairly complex, and well performed. It's just softer and not pushing boundaries like Radiohead or Muse, who I'd most closely compare them to. It's nice to have something that's just nice.
It is remarkable how popular Coldplay is. The number of monthly listeners on Spotify must have them in the top 5 of all artists, if not the top 1. And while it's probably not cool to like them these days, their first 2 albums were remarkable, and seeing the tour for this album at the Hollywood Bowl was a top concert going experience for me. I feel like their music went downhill after this... obviously not from a success or popularity standpoint but it lost some of its rawness after this album. Maybe Chris Martin was chasing the hits or something.
Honestlyyyyy
Their music feels familiar
Famous Coldplay songs just kinda existed as I grew up, and I never really went out of my way to listen to their albums in full. But surprisingly, I really enjoyed this. Also, God Put a Smile upon Your Face chords are super similar to Canto de Ossanha, and honestly kinda great use of that progression.
Some classic Coldplay bangers on this album!
Lots of Coldplay's classic songs represented in this album
Exceeded my expectations, pretty good lyricism from Chris Martins alongside a very sweet and clean production
nuts to the haters this was a great listen. i think these coldplay lads are gonna be huge someday
man, this album took me back to grade school, when coldplay was a legitimately enjoyable and interesting band. i haven't really cared for any of their output after x&y, but AROBTTH is a Pretty Good Album. the first half is great, and the latter half is... fine. also, as a kid, i thought the album cover was a picture of a spray bottle before seeing it up close. favorites: tracks 1-5
I'm one of those rare people who has heard all the singles (repeatedly) but never listened to an album... and yet is indifferent to Coldplay. They exist and I've never really felt the need to dig deeper, but I also don't understand why they get so much hate or end up the butt of so many jokes. Before we get to the run of massive singles, I actually really liked Politik as an opener - it's dramatic and urgent and a great start. Of the singles, I think I have just heard some of these songs too much and the over exposure has not been kind. Except God Put A Smile Upon Your Face exists and I have always and will always love that song. Rolling Stone described it as "slinky" which is a perfect word for it. Onto the other album tracks, I liked Green Eyes' honky-tonk sound. The Whisper was also really enjoyable and I liked Amsterdam (though Chris Martin sounds very different during chunks of it which threw me slightly). This is a very solid album, with undeniably massive appeal, which generated some global mega hits. If I had half stars, this would be a 3.5, but even though I'm not sure it's totally for me (I like it and can see the quality, but it doesn't grab me emotionally like many other records do) it deserves more than a 3, so: 4/5
The first half has all the big singles, but the deep cuts in the second half are just as good
Really great listen. Crazy how many smash hits the first half of the album has. This album is quintessential early Coldplay for me, with the dreamy shimmery guitar and vocal performances that feel very raw and unprocessed. Campfire songs taken to a next level. Really like this one, just a super solid album.
Very good. A bit sad to give 4 stars but it's not outstanding. I do love it, and very prone to listen again
Halcyon and on and on is a 5, the rest of the album, a 2.
I love this album, I feel like this was Coldplay’s prime time album in the 2000s before they got downhill. Hopefully we get Parachutes soon. Favorite tracks: Politik, God put a smile upon your face, The scientist, Clocks, Daylight, Green eyes, Warning sign, A rush of blood to the head, Amsterdam Least favorite tracks: A whisper Rating 4/5
Huge Coldplay fan!
As per Parachutes last week, it's difficult to not enjoy this album, there are 6 top quality songs here - cinematic, stirring and simple - with strong melodies, and tons of emotion. So there I said it, it's great.
I listened to this album as I collected the final DLC trophies in A Little To The Left. I came into this album with a lot preconceived notions about Coldplay, specifically their reputation for being a pretty boring band. I left my first listen feeling pretty unimpressed aside from the big singles like The Scientist and Clocks, but once it was over, I felt like I hadn't given the album an actual proper chance, so I listened to it one more time, and well... This feels like my least justifiable opinion so far on this list, but I actually quite like this album. It might be my exposure to, and love for, standard radio pop music when I was younger, but despite much of this album not being particularly innovative or ambitious at first glance, I just can't help but find it compelling. I tend to like the lyricism and songwriting on the album (I'm always a sucker for repeated lyrical motifs bringing an album together), and many of the instrumentals, while simple, scratch an itch in my brain and I find them to be catchy and powerful. The sparseness of the instrumentals also helps sell the lonely and despondent tone of the album in a really strong way for me. We don't get to choose what music resonates with us, and though I would never have guessed it beforehand, this album does speak to me; how dare you do this to me, Coldplay? How will I ever recover from this? Highlights: Politik, In My Place, God Put a Smile upon Your Face, The Scientist, Clocks, Green Eyes, A Rush of Blood to the Head
Solid album. I think Parachutes is tighter, but still plenty of good tracks here.
Great one
Great album but holy hell did it get oversaturated after it came out.
sounded like my childhood
me encantó
Coldplay is one of those bands people either roll their eyes at or secretly defend. I get both reactions. On this record, though, it’s hard to deny the craft. The melodies are strong, the arrangements are thoughtful, and the songs actually build instead of just floating. This feels like Coldplay before they became a stadium algorithm. There’s still a band here. The piano lines are simple but effective, the dynamics are earned, and the emotional tone—while sometimes flirting with saccharine—mostly lands. Chris Martin’s voice comes and goes for me. At times it carries genuine vulnerability; at others it leans a little too sweet. But even when it tips toward sentimental, the songwriting underneath is sturdy enough to hold up. Not transcendent. Not life-altering. But undeniably solid. A very strong four.
First initial thoughts were that this has a crazy good texture, very luscious. I can definitely see why sometimes people compare this to OK Computer, it's not exactly but I can see why now. As I though why a pop band like Coldplay would be compared to that, but Coldplay at least around this time were a bit more deep than just 'pop.' My favourite song on this one was"Politk" which has a main part sounds like a orchestral rendition of the distorted, thumping guitars of My Bloody Valentine's song "You Made Me Realise." Highlight Song/s: "Politik"
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I enjoyed this album more than I anticipated. I loved Viva La Vida, but outside of that I've slept on them.
Éste Coldplay estaba muy cabrón, lástima
I remember when this band came out - everyone was comparing them to Radiohead and I still don't know why. Could it be the vocals? It sure wasn't the instrumentation and arrangements. Coldplay is a straight-up pop-rock outfit and Radiohead morphed into an electronic band with OK Computer which was 3 whole years before Coldplay's debut. Coldplay has more in common with Keane or U2. This is their second album and it's basically the same as their first, decent hooks and melodies with a couple blockbuster singles. The singer is kind of an acquired taste with a weird nasal delivery and frequent forays into falsetto. Clocks was the big single from this one like Yellow was for the previous one. I liked them when they first started out - their songs have an epic-style production and are catchy. Over the years it's become easier to be dismissive of Coldplay as a calculated hit factory churning out generic top-40 hits and racking up Grammys, but before they were the ubiquitous sold-out-arena monster they were just a band. They're adept at making euphoric-sounding tunes, even if they verge into adult contemporary territory. This is a good record, but I couldn't tell you about anything they've done after this other than Chris Martin's relationship with the ridiculously pseudo-hippie-yet-bougie self-absorbed nepo-baby Gwyneth Paltrow.
Excellent Coldplay album. Slow at times, but I enjoyed it. Some really good songs on this album. I like most if not all songs on here, even if Chris Martin's lyrics come off as corny sometimes. I felt this was quite a cohesive album experience. All the songs were similarly paced.
It is a good album but their sound is too close to U2 for me to not just listen to U2 instead. 4 stars or B.
Classic
Loud and proud
Never listened to Coldplay too much just their popular songs and I was surprised with liking this album this much!
For a time, this felt like it was everywhere and touted as the next big thing. Hyped up as this huge sweeping record. When I finally listened to a few of these songs, I was surprised by how low-key they were. I think if you approach this without grand expectations, then chances are you might enjoy this a good deal. Its pleasing and possibly their best album.
Another one I own and love. Haven't listened in a while so I went back through it a couple of times and while I may not love it as much as I did when it first came out, it's still excellent.
NOBODY SAIIIID IT WAS EEAAASYYYYYYY
"We have OK Computer at home" OK Computer at home: ------------------------------------------------------- Fr though I really enjoy this album, I've had some ups and downs with my enjoyment of Coldplay over the years, they were one of the first bands I was really obsessed with as a kid and I then jumped on the Coldplay hate bandwagon through my later teens, which I think was understandable considering the rapidly decreasing quality of their work, but going back now to listen to their earlier albums I think their is some really fantastic music to be found, this record especially standing above the rest. The only thing I could hold against it is I think they could have cut a couple tracks in the latter half, tracks 8 and 9 in particular really start to drag the momentum of the album. But tracks 1 through 6 really showcase some genuinely phenomenal song writing. Or maybe its the nostalgia talking, who can say? Fav Track: 5 - Clocks Best Three Track Run 3, 4, 5
Highlights: - Politik - In My Place - God Put a Smile upon Your Face - The Scientist - Clocks - Daylight - Warning Sign - A Rush of Blood to the Head - Amsterdam
I had a difficult time rating this one. There were some good songs here, but I also felt it had lots of filler and forgettable songs. I wish I could give a 3.5/5.
Trails off a bit at the end but this is still when they were good
Yeah, sure, why not?
Favorite songs: Politik, In My Place, The Scientist, Clocks, A Whisper
Great lyricism
Clocks is in my too favorites. Very instrumental and beautiful.
Before they peaked for me.
so many good songs, already heard
Classic Coldplay before they sold out and went full pop. Not as good as Parachutes.
וואווווווו פשוט מושלם. כל שיר אחד אחרי השניייייי אבל אני לא בטוחה אם זה ממש 5 כוכבים.. למרות שבאמת ממש אהבתי!
tbh second favorite coldplay album now. it fell off i like parachutes
My rating. 3.8
Liked Songs: - Politik - God Put a Smile upon Your Face - The Scientist - Clocks - Daylight - Green Eyes
call me basic....kinda excited for this.....i always forget how much i enjoy coldplay oh wow...i fully meant to write so much more and i just didn't..... i think this is a great album but i wonder if it being such a departure from the vibe of the past few impacted this assessment.....
i’ve always liked this cover, i think it matches the coldplay sound/vibe i like coldplay’s sound, very easy to listen to and i like the instrumentals feel like the songs are distinct but still blend well, very cohesive sound standouts: warning sign daylight green eyes the scientist * a rush of blood to the head * clocks * * def a nostalgia factor w some of these
Politik 4.5/5 In My Place 3.5/5 God Put A Smile upon Your Face 5/5 The Scientist 3.5/5 Clocks 4/5 Daylight 4/5 Green Eyes 3.5/5 Warning Signs 3.5/5 A whisper 3/5 Rush of Blood to The Head 4/5 Amsterdam 4/5 Average: 3.86 4 Stars
Coldplay get a lot of grief for their newer stuff (some warranted, some unwarranted) but this absolutely slaps. Honestly close to 5 for me. Hit after hit after hit
Coldplay are overrated IMHO, this has some total bangers on it
Best song: The Scientist Pretty good, love album. But I feel like Coldplay is underrated
Love this album, could listen to every song on it.
Beautiful. Timeless
I forgot how much I actually like this album. It was a good listen.
8 - GOOD
Для группы, которая по моим ощущениям должна была играть скучную музыку, сделано круто. Что-то вроде Radiohead с более простыми и попсовыми аранжировками. Лучшая песня: A Whisper
Solid.
No sé por qué les tenía manía. Muy buen disco
Guilty pleasure alert! I've enjoyed Coldplay through the first the albums. Bit shocked to observe their global domination from humble beginnings... but it's a jigsaw that works. Simple songs played and sung beautifully. The right hint of psychedelic, some actually interesting chord progressions. And a real knack for a catchy melody. Restrained guitars. It's a great package. Clocks is brilliant in its simplicity, and politik works. Like a bridge between yellow and miss you.
Politik - 9 In My Place - 8 God Put a Smile upon Your Face - 8 The Scientist - 8 Clocks - 9 Daylight - 8 Green Eyes - 8 Warning Sign - 7 A Whisper - 7 A Rush of Blood to the Head - 9 Amsterdam - 8
Once upon a time Coldplay was cool and good and this album was the pinnacle of that time.
A timeless classic despite Chris Martin being mildly irritating.
No.
coldplay are kind of good actually. politik + the scientist forever
Liked this one a lot, really good songs on here