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Solid pop rock album that flows nicely.
4.25
Some mega hits on an overall timeless album.
Nice album, made me think
Bangers and bops aplenty, nothing hugely amazing but good fun to listen to.
what a banger album, maybe not as good as parachutes imo, but still amazing.
Heeft een heel sterk begin. Was erg verrast, aangezien ik helemaal niet zo'n fan ben van Coldplay, en ook echt een hekel heb aan Viva la vida. Ben dus ook gaan luisteren met een negatieve houding, maar was snel verrast met de ideeën die Chris Martin te delen had. Het sterkste deel waren de eerste 5 nummers en daarna fizzled het een beetje uit, maar er blijft genoeg te horen als je blijft opletten. De beste nummers zitten wel echt aan het begin vind ik maar het einde van het album heeft goede highs, en ook geen lage lows naar mijn mening. Eindigt ook wel mooi op Amsterdam. Daarom ben ik van mening dat het 4 sterren verdient. Als het een ep was van de eerste 5 nummers was het een masterpiece geweest.
Coldplay overrated but not by too much imo. Good stuff esp Clocks
I actually liked it. I was a little apprehensive at first because it was coldplay. Easy listen with nice vocals with some interesting instrumentals. The scientist is a banger of course. 7/10
Definitely preferred the first half of the album to the second. Lots of nostalgia for this one, as I bought it with my own money when I was a kid. The Scientist is best song on the album.
Great listen—wouldn’t expect less from Coldplay. Timely listen as I will be going to see them live this weekend :)
Always liked Coldplay the guitar band better than Coldplay the worldmusicpopU2-light band. Saw them touring this record at the 1300 capacity venue Rockefeller in Oslo, and thought they were a treat.
One thing about me is that I'm always partial to a little early-Coldplay album. I feel like they had such a unique essence back then. There are some great tracks on this one, some of them have been on my favourites playlists for years. Is The Scientist one of the most overplayed songs ever? Sure. Is it still one of the most beautiful sad songs ever? Absolutely. If you've never experienced the kind of feeling that would make you relate to this song, I'm honestly jealous. There are a few tracks on this album that I don't consider the strongest, but having never listened through this album in its entirety before, there were quite a few positive surprises as well, such as Green Eyes and the title track.
Lots of good tunes on this album. Hadn't listened to this one in a long time.
look. i'm tired of pretending coldplay sucks
Honestly if you don't like "mainstream pop-py" stuff like this you're just coming off as a pretentious, no-fun snob and i can guarantee you are boring at parties and trust me, nobody wants you there.
absolute classic
8/10
Some good stuff on here. The scientist is on it's own would have been a 5, but all together it's a 4
Maybe I've given Coldplay too much slack. This was enjoyable
Clocks had a chokehold on everyone in the 2000s. It’s still so mystical and emotional sounding like a lot of this album. This one holds a special place in my heart.
This was fun. I like the Scientist of course and there were a few others. Better than average for sure! LOL
As much as I want to call it corny schmaltz, it hits all the right spots.
annoyingly some good songs here so a begrudging 4
I guess I'm boring. I really like Coldplays early stuff. I can listen to every single song.
An above average album highlighted by the hits in Clocks and The Scientist. Every song sounds good though and is unique enough. 7.25/10 (3.625/5)
Coldplay is one of those bands i was told was band and i shouldn't listen to by the internet and some friends. But when i listen to them i just feel "Is it really that bad?" It's well crafted, easy listened pop,soft indie rock. the Hits are iconic and instantly recognizable. I feel like they are stuck in the nickelback spiral where they are bad because we all decided that it is. Is it a masterpiece, not really. is it bad or poorly written, definitely not. I get why the hits have billions in streams but he other songs feels strange to have at least 10M+ each because some are really forgettable. i'm guessing it is because it is 00s-10s music and people probably loved the album as a whole when they were younger
Awesome band. Awesome singer, and music. One of my favorite bands, and still going strong today,
Really nice album, good music and I realized that there a lot of Coldplay’s classic music that are on it 4 stars as I’m ready listening this album one more time
Although I am not a fan, this is not bad of course
THEYRE BRITISH????? 3.75 stars.
I've never actually listened to anything aside from the hits from Coldplay and was pleasantly surprised. Some of the songs get a little repetitive with their chorus and blend together, but a 4/5 for me. New songs I like: Politik, A Whisper
I was never into Coldplay but it just so happened that I listened to this album while commuting to work on the first warm and sunny day this year in my late spring/early summer clothes and this vibe just hit me. Teenage vibe of easily enjoying your life and each day it brings.
Coldplay's masterpiece.
Beautiful album. If only album could be this consistently good! Coldplay is such a classic to me and my childhood. I don’t think there’s a bad track on this album :p
Decent album by Coldplay.
I was familiar with a lot of the songs on this album. There were a couple I really liked that I hadn’t heard much before. Politik and Amsterdam were my favorites. Overall I really liked this album.
I'm a hater, but this is good. 4.
Classic
I really like this early Coldplay album...elicits a lot of different moods and is a bit darker and more emotional than their later more pop-oriented stuff.
The definition of chill - and part of my college soundtrack - such a great road trip album
Tuneful
I used to have the Scientist music video memorized shot for shot, so... Evident cohesion as a whole and standout tracks theoughout: ✅✅✅ The Scientist ✅✅ Clocks ✅✅✅ Warning Sign ✅✅ A Rush of Blood to the Head
Liked this way more than I expected given what Coldplay is today. I thought this was a really tight album that still sounded interesting and modern. I've probably heard the majority of these songs before, but never sequentially - which actually made the whole listening experience better.
Damn. New Coldplay annoys me so much I forgot about how much I listened to/loved this album in high school. It held up for me.
Wow! This album is hit after hit after hit!! I had no idea. Wanted to hate it but I just didn’t.
Tope de gamuza, sin llegar a ser 'Parachutes'.
Somehow melancholic
Nice album
Unbelievable that we have two Coldplay albums within three days. Also interesting that this album was released only one year after "Parachutes." My review is essentially the same -- Coldplay at its best, before the 2010s. This one was more structured and arguably deeper.
I feel like it's a little embarassing, but I like Coldplay, mostly because of how much they sound like Radiohead Lite
Super duper
grossartiges album, einzelne songs sind nicht so toll gealtert. für mich immer noch das album, als noch niemand Coldplay kannte und tickets für das hallenstadion auch nach 7 minuten noch erhältlich waren.
6/10
I couldn’t have named or recognised a single song by Coldplay nor did I even any idea they’d been called the most successful band of the 21st century. Unsurprisingly given that I was alive in the 2000s, there were a few familiar tracks here! I rather enjoyed it.
omg not the scientist its 10am why am i sobbing is this not as coldplay as it could possibly get
Albumi #151, 18.02.2025 Coldplayn kakkosalbumi vuodelta 2002 on hieno albumi. Coldplayn parhaat albumit sijoittuvat mielestäni uran alkupäähän.
Never had listened to this whole album before. Loved it.
Wanted to hate but couldn’t
Detta och Parachutes är enligt mig Coldplays bästa album, och detta är kanske det absolut bästa. X&Y kommer strax efter och sedan går det raskt utför. Man har säkert lite nostalgi-bias här men det är ett riktigt bra album. Gillar bas-soundet skarpt. Likaså piano-sound. Låtarna är inte så komplexa men har ändå "twists" som man inte förväntar sig men som definitivt gör låtarna mer intressanta. 4 av 5.
Väldigt starkt album. Många bra minnen.
sad, very sad clocks is my childhood 4 bc im not really into alternative lol
It’s a good Coldplay album. What can I say? I am one of those people who likes the song the scientist.
pretty melancholy, but still incredible
Let's get one thing out of the way first: Coldplay are indeed *overrated*, whether commercially or even critically (at least to a certain extent). There's something a little too predictable and complacent in their chord sequences and vocal melodies. To the point where loads of people have labelled their music as "beige" and "bland" (which is certainly true for some of the deep cuts they wrote and recorded from the get-go). In other words, there are not enough "alarms" and "surprises" in their songs, to borrow words from lyrics by the band Chris Martin dreams he could rub shoulders with on an artistic level (without ever managing to do so). Not everyone has the crazed-out genius of Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, mind you. Yet that doesn't necessarily mean their first four albums are not worthy of your time if you're interested in that sort of indie-soft-rock they helped popularized during the noughts. Let me try to put it in another way. Sure, if you compare them to Radiohead, as I just did, they can't have the upper hand (which is why it is maybe unfair to do so). But if you compare their music to the one of Travis or Keane, the comparison becomes far more flattering. Even if they are simpler on the surface, Coldplay's compositions *can* have some memorable and truly endearing features. And it's never easy to write something that's equally memorable and moving and evocative. Case in point, "Clocks", its instantly catchy piano arpeggios, its dreamy yet also subtle background synthetic and guitar effects, and its heartfelt vocal performance. This example is not the most daring hit single to have ever hit the charts, sure. But that doesn't make it a bad track either. So as usual with this band, you need to sort out the whiff from the chaff. Which is not too difficult in the case of this record In a sense, the major flaw of *A Rush Of Blood To The Head* can be summed up by the fact that it can't really choose between replicating the formula of debut LP *Parachutes* and trying some new things. It does a little bit of both, and partly succeeds in each endeavor, but also partly fails for both. Examples: "The Scientist", "In My Place", "Green Eyes" and "Warning Signs" all closely follow the "Yellow" template, but only the first song manages to offer any sort of new thrills in that old mold. As for innovation, the production values are a little more self-assured, and there are very interesting moments of tensions in the quite driven and obsessive patterns of great opener "Politik", as well as in the simple yet effective half-tone descending lines of "God Put A Smile Upon Your Face" or the eastern-sounding flourishes of "Daylight". Yet starting with that song, the second half of this LP gets bogged down by too much sentimentality, too much complacency, and not enough punch. Nothing grating for sure. Yet nothing really exciting either. Only the hypnotic "A Whisper" brings back a little Radiohead-adjacent tension to the tracklist, even if the song is not exactly a banger. After that, the title-track had rather good lyrics that seem to express a sardonic view about toxic masculinity (with some surprisingly aggressive overtones to describe the latter). And closer "Amsterdam" is a pretty good unobtrusive ballad expanding a little sonically towards the end. But it's *yet another damn ballad*! And by this point you truly get ballad-weary... In the notes from my copy of this album at home -- bought in a second-hand CD shop -- there is a praise for organizations and businesses practicing "fair trade" with third world countries, with some online ressources to check on the subject. As if capitalist-driven "fair trade" was indeed possible on a systemic level in the first place... (heavy sigh). Just like their music often is, Coldplay are either a little too naive, or a little in self-denial about how true strength (whether musical or political) can be reached. That doesn't necessarily they're bad people or even bad artists. But it might partly suggest that people who are very derisive about them might have a point. They're not the worst band in the world by far. But they're so "unchallenging" that it comes as no surprise that their success is frowned upon by many. After a while, you truly want to shake the fans of this act and say: "OK, fine! Now can you also look for good music *elsewhere*???" You can't have "fair trade" when you're facing a monopoly. 3.5/5 for the purposes of this list of essential albums, rounded up to 4. 8.5/10 for more general purposes (5 + 3.5) Number of albums left to review: around thirty or twenty, as I've gone over the 1000 line and this generator is including albums from all editions of the book. Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 463 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 277 (including this one) Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 334
I thought Coldplay was one of those cringey bands that you should be embarrassed to tell people you like but this one is alright. The lyrics are a little sappy at times, and the choruses have pop song repetitiveness to them. Musically though it’s very full yet floaty in a nice way.
There's so much anti Coldplay sentiment these days, that I've found myself starting to believe it (when in fact I loved their first 3 albums, and have subsequently found them a bit boring and over commercialized). Revisiting this album was a welcome reminder of how good it it. No skips for me, and I had forgotten about some great non-single tracks.
Good album with few bangers! „The Scientist” ♥️ Times when Coldplay was not making shit music..
I didn't wnat to do it but great album
The last good Coldplay album. But man, what an album. They could have gone down an amazing road. They did not. Mid 4s
Loved this album when I was younger. Very nostalgic to listen to. Wish Coldplay still sounded like this.
it feels like the ultimate style-over-substance album where even though a lot of the songs didnt stick out from eachother, it still felt more like a special experience than an album of songs i like its aura
Easy to listen to album with a nostalgic feel, 7.5/10.
I did enjoy this, there are some hugely popular tracks on here that I've heard before, and I'm reminded of Radiohead when I listened to this and I do like Radiohead. I think I'll come back to this and recommended this album to someone already.
No sé cómo no lo había escuchado antes (aunque ya conocía mucha canciones), me gustó muchísimo. Fav: Clocks/A Rush of Blood to the Head Rating: 8.7
I know we all should vote 1 simply because it is from today's most pretentious industrial music band on the planet. Up until A Rush of Blood this was a serious band and this record was the culmination of their style taken serious. Overly maybe in places, but such a consistent outing at high quality is rare these days. Sure, it is Pop, not Rock, intentionally mass and stadium compatible, but nonetheless simply good. Songwriting, production, arrangements and performance are top notch - and say what you will, on Parachutes and this one Chris Martin was a fine performer. After that, steep downhill, overwrought self-indulgent concepts for a targeted audience, highly fabricated and strangely bereft of emotion, exchanging authentic demanour for pathetic gesture...
This is Coldplay and probably Coldplay at their finest. They are very melodic and easy to listen to, but don’t expect a ton of variety. Again, this is Coldplay being Coldplay.
Yeah it’s probably not that good but I enjoy it anyway.
First time listening this album. Overall, very good production and good sounding quality consistently through the whole album. Couple of radio friendly songs that became huge successes. Several other good songs. They tend to go on a little longer than I love, but overall interesting album. couple of songs, which I was not familiar with that I enjoyed include green eyes and rush of blood to the head. Enjoyed the album and would listen to it again at some point
Jj
I'm a fan of the first 3 Coldplay albums, though I haven't listened to them in a while, and I like them in the order of their release. So, this is my second favorite album by them, next to "Parachutes." In any case, this album still has some edge and some odder tracks. This was when they were somewhat still being somewhat compared to Radiohead with some of their tracks like "Daylight," though you can already see where they were going with songs like "Clocks." Overall, I still think this album holds up and shows the heights of Chris Martin's writing and how talented they are. I just wish they would have stayed closer to this sound than what they ended up becoming.
the scientist always makes me cry
Old Coldplay is my favorite CP music, 1st album Parachutes was the best and this 2nd one is also great, lots of quality tracks and interesting music, they most certainly did not suffer any sophomore slump. Although I really like this album from start to finish, the Super Stand Outs for me are 3-8 from God put a Smile.. (LOVE) to Warning Sign (massive love for this one too), which I literally JUST used in class last wk as a listening exercise.
I don't know if it's my mood this morning, but this album connects with me. Its thoughtfulness provokes a deep sense of nostalgia. There is the perfect amount of intensity and softness...
Forever lilting - equals measures U2 and the Beatles - it's amazing how much more this album sounds like actual music than anything they have done in the last Lord knows how long. Songs follow pretty much the same form but it's a pretty good form and a number of tracks truly take flight. Hard to hate if taken on its own merit.
Maybe it’s… a rush of blood to the head, but is Coldplay… good?
A couple of classics, a couple of songs that sound like jam sessions gone well and a few forgetful tracks
Pretty nice cozy music Standout tracks: Clocks, The Scientist
Done
Another good album by Coldplay where they built on their debut, and hadn’t reached their full on dull phase. Album cover is awful though. Top track: Clocks
Not a big Coldplay fan. That being said, this was a great listen 4/5
I am one of those people that dunked on Coldplay. When I went to work in the UK music industry the cool boys that were in charge of the office stereo said that Coldplay produced several brilliant albums and I was confused. But they have a great set of songs. Clocks is a classic. This is a good album. Maybe not top draw brilliant but definitely up there.
"does anyone have any music recommendations. i mostly like music that was important to me at formative parts of my life"
I usually hate Coldplay but clocks rocks and the rest of the album is okay if samey
I haven't listened to this album much since the year it came out when I bought it and so didn't know if it was because I hated it or if something else got in the way. Turns out this was a pretty good album.
The Last truly great Coldplay album. It's a cliché, but boy, was I disappointed in their trajectory from here on out.
I enjoyed this more than Parachutes, it was good vibes overall, chill pop music. This is an album I can see myself coming back to. Stand-out: In My Place, Clocks
Good calming I liked it
This is a more recent and better U2. Trying to be overly poetic and thoughtful, decent sound at times but not mind-blowing in any direction. It does a good job being catchy and mellow. Totally makes sense it's popular and I do think it belongs on the list but not something I'd hunt out to listen. It feels more like an album for singles to have radio play vs something that is designed to be listened to as an album. There is something decent here for sure even if it isn't your jam.
I thought this album was more recent than 2002, it holds up. Still Coldplay sounds a little sterile for my taste. The sound is lacking some body compared to say a Neil Young album. Solid song writing, good compositions. Some great singles. It's an album.
I dug this album a lot when it was released. I grew out of this band there after and more into harder stuff. But now that I am a bit older and mature I do enjoy this album and know how good it is. I have not listened to this in a while.
Very 2000s feeling but still has some great tracks.
I don't get it, I thought I hated Coldplay
Extremely high highs (The Scientist & Clocks) and the rest is decent. Kind of a lull in the middle for a few songs but still finishes well. 7/10
You know, I spent a lot of years shitting on Coldplay. Very much like how I was with U2. This album is legitimately good. There's a reason why their fan base is so prominent and multi-generational. Nice work Chris!
Apparently this was the stuff back in the 2000s. Reminded me of the Arcade Fire album from a while back with the loud stuff in the background. A bit mopey but the hits are undeniable. Low 4.
I liked p much everything from the scientist to the 2nd to last song. Maybe it took me 3 songs to get used to his voice and I just don’t love the last song. But I don’t think Coldplay takes much getting used to right?? Anyways this was good
7/10 - HIs voice is quite good and I like the piano most of the time. It has some repetitions which is not the most fun to listen to some times. Overall a pretty solid album with a lot of hits.
Never realized how huge Coldplay was. This album was solid, like a less exciting Radiohead
I don’t give enough love and thought to Coldplay, but their early albums are really great and revisiting this album reminded me of how excellent a band Coldplay can be. I miss this sound, as I think they’ve gotten very “pop-y” nowadays, but this album is a great showcase of Coldplay at its best. The songs are lyrical, varied, and really enjoyable to listen to. There’s some real bangers on here too, like “In My Place,” “Clocks,” and “The Scientist” as well as a sleeper hit I always love when I hear again “God Put a Smile upon Your Face.” Also just a really great reminder of growing up and the music I was starting to explore as a kid.
It's OK.
No private session used for Spotify. I find Coldplay albums very polarizing I either like them a lot or find them to poppy and bland. Considering I like their older albums, maybe they have always just had poppy songs, I like older pop music not newer pop music. Coldplay has changed, I have not. Anyway, this is one of the albums I like. Several of these songs got a lot of airplay, so that might me when I was younger I did enjoy popular music more. This is pop and mellow, so not quite as fun, but I still like it.
A Rush of Blood to the Head is more mature than Parachutes, but I’m not sure it hits the same heights. The Scientist and the closing title track are highlights and are different than their first album. 8.5/20
Holds up very well!!
Is everyone still pretending Coldplay is not good? This is great pop music, no matter how you look at it. If Coldplay hadn't been huge immediately, and had instead had been some indie dad-band, this would probably be on so many Top 10 of All Time lists. Nerds. Coldplay is great.
A little front-loaded because of those first 5 excellent tracks, but keeps up a high standard throughout. Sure it's nothing that's going to blow your mind, but Coldplay back then just had a real knack for writing a great tune. 'In My Place' especially is a highlight for that beautiful guitar lick.
Sounds good to me! 4/5
The last good album before Coldplay started phoning it in. Warm, intimate, melodic.
What a wondeful album
Coldplay are cool but not, like, very cool.
Old me thought this was a perfect album. Still great but drags on a little.
I don’t know if it’s a great album, but it nailed my mood this morning.
4 STARS!
Classic Coldplay was excellent
Every song sound just like Coldplay. Which is not a bad thing, but I felt like it could have used a bit more variety to spice up the album. I did enjoy it though.
A Rush of Blood to the Head is an album jam packed full of fabulous melodies. I'd not listened to it before but will definitely be an album that will continue to grow on me when I come back to it.
8/10
Good
Coldplay have fallen off the cliff so long ago that I forget they used to make actual music. I liked this a lot in the day, and it still holds up.
Maybe Coldplay isn’t so bad after all…
Great start to finish.
Not in love with Coldplay but I did like this album.
Great album. Favourites- politik, god put a smile on my face, scientist, clocks,
A fave
I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great background music. 4
This album was a great reminder of how incredible the aughts were for music. I don't even like Coldplay, and yet I found myself completely sucked into this album. Coldplay is a band where I'm mostly familiar with their hits, but I've never given them a deep dive. This album had some popular tunes on it that I remember from back in the day, but I also really enjoyed the songs I had never heard before. It's such a cohesive sound, and yes, it's pop rock, but it's not overly saccharine. I really enjoyed listening to this and can see myself returning to it. Maybe I was too hard on Coldplay all these years.
This album felt like a collection of singles: a few great songs and a bunch of mid songs. None of the mid songs are at all bad, just sort of boring. It gets a four from me because the few great songs are mint, top tier - Politik, The Scientist, and Clocks. Clocks is one of the first songs I learned on the piano, good memories. Lyricism in this album is lacking, but lead singer Chris Martin has a great voice. I wonder what he would’ve sounded like if he took a more alternative route with his music…
I sort of wonder if Coldplay had only released this album and Parachutes, if I'd have a better opinion of them? Because their music today feels like the photocopy of a photocopy of a photocopy.
Good songs that i liked for a long time already
I really wonder about reviewers giving this album a 1. I mean do you know anything about music? Are you just an ignorant meathead? Yes it got overplayed and yes they border on whiny at times but song construction and production is top notch. Some great deep cuts too.
One of the first albums I had on my iPod, I used to really love Coldplay. This album and Parachutes are great. And while its still pop rock here, it's not nearly as dreadful as their post Viva la Vida work that really turned me off to them as a group. My favorites are In My Place, Clocks, and Green Eyes, though The Scientist is very good too. It's one of my gateways to softer rock and it helped me be more reflective on music when I was younger.
Goshdarnit, I’m so angry, I admit it, this is a pretty good album. I went in with a negative bias thinking I wouldn’t like it due to it being played to death. But. Then. The opening few guitar notes of In My Place begrudgingly turned me around. This album gets a mildly resentful just barely four stars. How did this happen?
Rock alternativo. Algún megahit. Venga, un 4.
coldplay
8/10
4.2
Dont think I’ve ever listened through this album in full. Its not Parachutes but much better than expected, easy listening.
Not a fan of Coldplay but I would definitely say their earlier material is their best work and this album is actually very good. Every song from this album used to get radio play back in the day and in my opinion is their best album. Definitely worthy of a place in 1001 albums
Good tunes
Classic album
Definitely could be higher on more listens, but at this point. there is something missing. Update better on more listens!
Rock Pop
the last good of them
Coldplay's fun. And enjoying their music is infinitely more fun than hating on it - though I know many would disagree. They soundtracked my middle-school years so I'm more than a bit biased on the topic...but anyways. As an album, this one's pretty damn good though I generally prefer 'Viva La Vida...'. Songs like 'Politik', 'In My Place', 'Green Eyes', and especially the title track are damn near flawless mellow pop-rock songs. 'The Scientist', however, is a godly song to me. It soundtracked little (11 yr old) me worrying about having to study for a science test or some shit and I related to those scientific metaphors about the confused aftermath of a torn relationship literally. It's dumb as all hell but it doesn't change the fact that it brings a tear to my eyes whenever I hear the song back and start reminiscing. I have many cringe memories when it comes to my relationship with certain songs as a child, but I refuse to make that particular memory one of those. I get it - they're a streamlined 'Radiohead' and slower 'U2', and listening back to this, I agree, but also I just sorta don't care at all. If this blissfully calm, catchy, and melodically sharp album was the zeitgeist of the 2000s mainstream pop-rock scene, then I'd say the 2000s were a damn good decade for the genre.
4.2 - I was never a cool kid, so was never told not to not like them. But I actually think this album is quite far from what the became and it is great
Great Album, so many fantastic songs 4.5
Classic indie-darling era for Coldplay. It’s good! Like softer Radiohead in a way. Not sure of people would agree to that comparison but that’s all I can think of right now.
Ich bin mit diesem Album aufgewachsen, es ist sehr nostalgisch
Great!
Very listenable album in its entirety. Of course "Clocks" is the most recognizable song but many very good. Worth another listen if and when I ever finish this project..
Honestly listened all the way trough this album even if i'm not sure if i like it.
I think Coldplay did something really special here that they were never really able to get away from after their start. The instrumentals and Vocals do such a great job of feeling light and unique for the time. I don't think it's as good as Parachutes, but it's still a banger.
I like Coldplay (Pre 2011). I think many of these songs are really great. Chris Martin is a great singer and the arrangements are layered nicely. Favorite songs were Politik, God Put A Smile Upon Your Face, The Scientist, and A Rush Of Blood To The Head.
I rarely reach for a Coldplay album to play, but whenever I do, I can’t fault it too much. This one is just great. Beautiful arrangements throughout. Only 4 stars as there’s clearly something missing as I’d play them more!!
I'm slowly reevaluating my relationship with Coldplay. I loved Parachutes when it came out and also the singles off this album. I also bought this back in the day and probably listened to it once all the way through. Today probably is the second time I have played it all the way through. Once I had turned off my unconscious bias of the slowly evolving sound into stadium rock, and all the lame trappings that go with it, there is a lot to like. I really enjoyed it, a solid piece of work. A 4 star job
I love Coldplay and I love this album, it’s perfect for any occasion and just gets you thinking
Classic songs
I've completely forgotten that Coldplay at one point managed to be both hard-hitting and sensual at the same time, while staying at the forefront of indie genre-ification (when indie became a genre and not a status descriptor).
A few year ago I would scoff at coldplay. But I've always liked this album and have grown to appreciate them more. There are some great songs in here. There are a couple of songs I would happily skip but yeah it's a strong album 7.5/10
Don't know or care why Coldplay gets hate. I think it's just because it's trendy to dislike the same stuff to show how much better they are- similar to the attitude with pumpkin spice. Fuck em I like this album idgaf. 4/5
I like it
one of the weaker albums by the greatest band in the world...incredibly back loaded somehow 8/10
Excelentes temas, solo se sienten algo desconectados entre sí.
Bravo
Very strong album with great songwriting and the obvious hits. Hard to believe this is two decades back now. The first half is stronger but the play through holds up and has a consistent flow. 4.5/5
First five songs are a nostalgia nuclear bomb. Rest of the album can't live up to that start, but I ain't mad at it at all. 4/5
Great. Almost 5 but not quite
Though the scientist is a masterpiece, it’s not their best album, so it’s 4
Peaceful
Crazy to think this is one of the albums of my teen years, that Coldplay is a band that will be associated with my youth. This is probably their best work. Clocks, the Scientist... just all time pop songs. Weird to think that Coldplay was at one point one of the biggest rock bands in the world.
Ok. Scientist might tip this one into 3.5 just a bit. Overall Coldplay kind of went too mainstream and outstayed their welcome. But honestly these are good tracks. And The Scientist is a good one.
I have to confess that even though I have gone on record as not liking Coldplay, I really enjoy this album. With the exception of the last two tracks that are an inspid U2-lite style of stadium rock, the rest of the album is pretty brilliant. I love In My Place in all its Echo and The Bunnymen glory and the very haunting The Scientist. Shame at least for me that they evolved into something less interesting to me
I really enjoyed this.
Haven’t really listened to Cold Play much and I really enjoyed it. Love having a strong but not overbearing piano in there!
Loved this album when it came out. It's a little of it's time, slow, but still very enjoyable
Ali-pilled
i put off listening to this one for a rlly long time but fine. coldplay has some good albums. whatever. highlights: politik, the scientist, clocks, a rush of blood to the head (apr 15 2026)
Oh, cool. The other good Coldplay album. I still really love the first two albums. I still really don't care for anything that followed. They did kind of front-load this album with all of the best songs. But it doesn't matter. It's still a memorable album with a great set of songs. Every church band sounded like this for the next 15-20 years.
Best coldplay album
A lot of great songs on this album. A few of them don't have the same impact. But overall it was a solid album
That was actually a lot better than I remember it to be fair. I always thought I liked Parachutes more but now I'm not so sure. This was the start of the end for them though. Songs like "In my place" and "Clocks" typify what went wrong with Coldplay imo - stadium rock songs that on first listen sound so deep but after another couple of listens you realise there's just zero substance to them. Warning Sign the stand out song.
Coldplay is like Radiohead, if they didn't have Jonny Greenwood
## A Rush of Blood to the Head: An In-Depth Review Released on August 26, 2002, Coldplay's sophomore album, *A Rush of Blood to the Head*, marks a significant evolution from their debut, *Parachutes*. This review delves into the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, providing a comprehensive evaluation of its strengths and weaknesses. ### Lyrics **Pros:** 1. **Emotional Depth and Authenticity:** The lyrics in *A Rush of Blood to the Head* are profoundly emotional and introspective. Songs like "The Scientist" and "Warning Sign" explore themes of regret, love, and longing with an honesty that resonates deeply with listeners. 2. **Narrative Strength:** Tracks such as "Amsterdam" and "A Rush of Blood to the Head" tell compelling stories. The former deals with redemption and forgiveness, while the latter delves into a frantic determination to make amends. 3. **Universal Themes:** The album touches on universal human experiences—loss, love, conflict, and hope—making the lyrics relatable to a broad audience. **Cons:** 1. **Occasional Vagueness:** Some lyrics, while evocative, can be somewhat ambiguous or abstract, potentially alienating listeners who prefer more direct storytelling. 2. **Repetitive Themes:** Though the themes are universal, they can sometimes feel repetitive, focusing heavily on romantic and existential angst. ### Music **Pros:** 1. **Dynamic Arrangements:** The album showcases a range of musical dynamics, from the driving, anthemic energy of "Politik" to the delicate, piano-led "The Scientist." This variety keeps the listening experience engaging. 2. **Melodic Strength:** Coldplay's knack for creating memorable melodies is evident throughout. Tracks like "Clocks" and "In My Place" are driven by instantly recognizable piano and guitar riffs that have become iconic. 3. **Instrumental Proficiency:** The band demonstrates significant musical growth, with intricate guitar work from Jonny Buckland, Chris Martin's expressive piano, and a tight rhythm section provided by Guy Berryman and Will Champion. **Cons:** 1. **Lack of Experimental Boldness:** While the music is well-crafted, it rarely ventures into truly experimental territory. The band plays it safe, sticking to a formula that, while effective, can feel predictable. 2. **Occasional Overproduction:** Some tracks, particularly "Daylight" and "A Whisper," can feel overproduced, with layers of sound that sometimes detract from the raw emotional power of the songs. ### Production **Pros:** 1. **Crisp and Polished Sound:** Producer Ken Nelson ensures that each track sounds crisp and polished, with a clarity that highlights the band's musical strengths. 2. **Atmospheric Quality:** The production creates a rich, atmospheric quality, particularly on tracks like "Clocks" and "Green Eyes," which envelop the listener in their soundscapes. 3. **Balanced Mixing:** The album's mix is well-balanced, allowing each instrument and vocal to shine without overwhelming the others. This is particularly evident in the layering of Chris Martin's vocals and Jonny Buckland's guitar. **Cons:** 1. **Homogeneity:** The polished production, while technically impressive, contributes to a somewhat homogeneous sound across the album. There is a risk of tracks blending together for some listeners. 2. **Safe Choices:** The production choices, much like the musical arrangements, tend to err on the side of caution, avoiding the risks that could have pushed the album into more groundbreaking territory. ### Themes **Pros:** 1. **Exploration of Human Emotions:** The album delves deeply into human emotions, examining themes of love, loss, and longing with a sincerity that is both moving and relatable. 2. **Introspection and Reflection:** Many tracks, such as "The Scientist" and "Warning Sign," reflect a sense of introspection and personal reflection, offering listeners a space to explore their own feelings and experiences. 3. **Sociopolitical Undertones:** Songs like "Politik" introduce sociopolitical themes, adding a layer of depth and relevance to the album's emotional core. **Cons:** 1. **Limited Thematic Range:** While the themes are well-explored, they are somewhat limited in range, focusing primarily on personal and emotional experiences rather than broader social or political issues. 2. **Potential for Melancholy:** The introspective and often melancholic nature of the themes can feel heavy at times, potentially making the album less accessible for those seeking more upbeat or diverse subject matter. ### Influence **Pros:** 1. **Critical and Commercial Success:** *A Rush of Blood to the Head* was both a critical and commercial success, winning multiple awards, including the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album, and solidifying Coldplay's place in the music industry. 2. **Influence on Contemporary Music:** The album influenced a generation of musicians, particularly in the alternative and indie rock genres. Its melodic focus and emotional depth have been emulated by numerous artists. 3. **Enduring Popularity:** Many tracks from the album, such as "Clocks," "The Scientist," and "In My Place," have remained popular over the years, continuing to receive significant airplay and streaming. **Cons:** 1. **Setting a High Benchmark:** The album set a high benchmark for Coldplay, leading to high expectations for their subsequent work. This has sometimes led to criticism of their later albums, which are often compared to *A Rush of Blood to the Head*. 2. **Dominance of Coldplay's Sound:** The album's success contributed to the dominance of Coldplay's particular sound in the early 2000s, potentially overshadowing other innovative music from the same period. ### Conclusion *A Rush of Blood to the Head* is a landmark album that showcases Coldplay's growth and maturity as a band. Its strengths lie in its emotionally resonant lyrics, dynamic musical arrangements, and polished production. The album's exploration of human emotions and its influence on contemporary music underscore its significance. However, it is not without its flaws. The occasional vagueness in the lyrics, the somewhat homogeneous production, and the lack of bold experimentation may detract from the overall impact for some listeners. Despite these issues, the album's pros far outweigh its cons, solidifying its status as one of Coldplay's most enduring and influential works.
post-britpop, yes！
This is actually a pretty sick album Their musical choices are cool Coldplay itself isn't super special but this is nice lolll
Fav: In My Place Least Fav: Green Eyes
This remains an exquisite album in 2024, it's stood the test of time. Such beautiful melancholy.
They have some really good songs on this but the vibe is pretty low and slow. Rounding up.
Lot of great memories with this one. Every track is solid.
It’s good but not great A poor man’s Radiohead. Like Wal-Mart Tom Cruise. It’s tough to describe how ubiquitous these guys were on the radio in the 2000s. They were the clearest signal to me that life after 2k was going to be worse than the nineties. 50 had a couple jams, but my feeling about the music around the turn of the century was, to crib from Sloan, “Underwhelmed.”
best coldplay album clocks is incredible
Killer record from Coldplay, felt kinda like a movie
I knew every song, they were all good, but had been overplayed in my brain.
A Rush of Blood to the Head is Coldplay's sophomore effort. This is a more intense effort that their first album; it has darker themes and more aggressive arrangements. The album includes some of the band's earlier hits, like "The Scientist" and "In my place." These songs are defined by Chris Martin's strong voice, with rich, full orchestrations in support. Coldplay is the British pop sensation of the early aughts, that they have continued to make interesting, popular music since then. A Rush of Blood to the Head includes on of the band's biggest hits - "Clocks" - perhaps the biggest success of the band's long, successful career.
First half was pretty good and second half meh. I replayed a lot of these songs over because of the ridiculous streaming numbers most of the songs have but they still didn’t click with me. Rating: 3.9
Che nostalgia, ragazzi. Ho un ricordo vivido di io che torno a casa dal liceo ascoltando Clocks sull’autobus, e un altro in cui provo a suonare alla chitarra The Scientist. In generale i primi album dei Coldplay sono davvero belli. Nonostante questo, però, dando un’occhiata agli album a cui ho dato 5/5 finora, non so se A Rush Of Blood To The Head regga il confronto. Per quanto mi sia piaciuto, darò 4/5.
my roomate used to blast these guys constantly, was disappointed spies (a silly, but fun song) was not on this one. Anyway clocks is a pretty good song. Scientist, politik, not bad. I used to do the mazzy star slide part from fade on my bands version of green eyes. It sounds less mazzyish hearing cold play actually do it. Whatever they are dorks, but the albums pretty good.
I enjoyed it. Coldplay is hard to not like.
Coldplay is a bit mid but this album is as good as it gets for them.
Peak Coldplay - although I might like Parachutes a little better. Some songs feel dated now. Still a solid listen.
The smug asshole in me thought that when people said "Coldplay used to be good", they actually meant "I used to have lower standards". Turns out they were right, and I can be a bit of a dickhead.
This was definitely their peak for me.
Inoffensive and emotional songwriting
Excellent vibes, Clocks a classic, very cohesive album that flows well in sequence.
I’ve listened to this album before and there are some great songs on it which still hold up listening 22 years later.
You can hear Coldplay used to be a post rock band. Good post rock band.
Favorite track: Clocks other picks: Daylight, scientist, god put a smile upon your face
A good album. Some great songs on here.
I know hating Coldplay is fashionable, I'm just not sure why. Because they aren't exciting? This album is basically just one great song after another. It doesn't move me the way 5 start albums do, but this is such an easy 4.
Pop rock? Good, catchy, and melancholy A great Coldplay album - hard not to like. Heard a lot of songs from this album, was fun to hear some new ones as well. Liked: the songs lol Disliked: gets a bit too melancholy for me sometimes Production quality: high Listen again: yeah - I mean obviously
Mellow pop
Early Coldplay records are all pretty good, with this one probably being my favourite. I don't like much of what this band have put out recently, but there's no denying they were once trendsetters. The catchy hooks in their early hits like 'In my place' or 'Clocks' still get me to this day. Aside from the bangers, the rest of the album holds up pretty well too. 4 stars
Parachutes will always be my favorite of theirs. Still good, just a close second.
"A Rush of Blood to the Head" by Coldplay is a throwback to the band's old sound that I really pine for. It feels closer to Death Cab for Cutie in terms of instrumentation than I remembered. The album has this acoustic, open presence—definitely not laid-back, but expansive. Not every track fits this mold, but the distinct vocals pull everything together. "Clocks," "The Scientist," and "In My Place" are still bangers. They've still got it, and this album just proves how solid Coldplay was back in the day. If only I could give this five stars, but I couldn't stop thinking about my deep seated reservations concerning Chris Martin.
Better than Parachutes, that's for sure. Coldplay stepped their game with this sophomore album. The hits are really good (especially Clocks) and even some of the non-hits I vibed with. Started losing interest towards the end, though. Overall, a good album.
Coldplay gets a bad rap for being basic soft rock, but I think they have some decent songwriting going on. There's a reason it's such a crowd pleaser. I think this album has enough hits on it to earn it four stars.
STANDOUTS: In My Place The Scientist Clocks Green Eyes OVERALL: 3.5/5; some enjoyable songs BUT a lot of filler. at least they're not screaming at me, though.
It alright
Classic album but imo the 1st half is way stronger than the 2nd
While Coldplay of late has been criticized for having a more commercial pop sound, this album is a terrific display of their potential in the pop/alt-rock landscape. This record ranges from more sensitive, vulnerable tracks like “The Scientist”, “God Put A Smile Upon Your Face”, and “Clocks”, to more of the alternative spectrum with “In My Place”, “Daylight”, and “ Amsterdam”(the latter half in particular). All my favorite bands share that characteristic of being able to balance harder rock songs and softer ballads, so this was a very enjoyable listen for me. Musically, the actual instrumentation can be on the more basic side especially when accompanying Chris Martin’s wonderful singing voice, but other than that, this album is definitely on my re-listen radar. 7.5/10 in my place god put a smile upon your face the scientist clocks daylight amsterdam 7/10
Coldplay is a great band. Not only that but I had an opportunity to listen up close to a concert and they are really good at the live shows. They put themselves out there and it shows. I think this is a very good representation of them if someone were to be introduced. I think I would rate a greatest hits album probably five stars and a "regular" album well...
Incredible songs, sad but impactful, found new songs I didn’t know they did that I know really enjoy
Early Coldplay were really just so good. This is a fantastic album, I can’t give it a full five because I don’t love all of it, but very solid.
Parachutes and A Rush Of Blood To The Head are the albums that really made Coldplay important, even if they eventually devolved into parodies of themselves. This album is made up of great songs, with several classic singles. Even with the "Radiohead ripoff" criticisms, they proved that they had the chops to be considered one of the great early 2000s bands with this record. One note while listening, it's impressive how much effect they wring out of a relatively simple setup with seemingly minimal overdubs. This might make me sound old, but it was nice listening to an album by a band that sounds like a band.
as someone who absolutely loathes hearing coldplay on the radio, i was pleasantly surprised by how much i enjoyed this album
It's Coldplay. It's fine.
Their best album probably.
Favorite tracks are Amsterdam and The Scientist. Will need to listen again.
I feel like Coldplay’s commercial success has played against them. It’s become cool to call them overplayed, overrated, etc. But if you can just set that aside and give it an unbiased listen, most of the songs on this album are pretty damn good.
Nice.
The tail end of Coldplay’s importance. I love this album, but totally understand why the band lost its cred.
I think Coldplay gets too much hate. Maybe I'm biased since I grew up listening to them, but I actually enjoy their older stuff like this album. This album made me remember a time when pop music had some semblance of depth. That is until corporate pop took over the radio. Sorry for the mini rant. 8/10 Would I listen again? Yes
Parachutes was an excellent album despite the overplayed pop Anthem, Yellow. When n My Place was dropped, and AROBTTH was announced, many wondered if Coldplay could follow up with an equally stellar album. They did. The sounds are more extensive and polished.. More than a Brit Pop banger, this album set them a part from their peers and sent them to worldwide stardom.
Love Coldplay. not ashamed about it at all. They are so much better than their perception. Some really classic albums. I kinda think this is one of my least favorite from them though hahaha. That said there are some amazing tracks on it. Politik, God put a smile, clocks are all superb. I think they found their sound on this album but really figured it out on x&y. Still probably a 4.
Coldplay were at their best at the beginning of their career.
A deeply nostalgic album for this reviewer—I can’t hear Clocks or The Scientist without remembering playing N64 games with my siblings. Pure early 00s pop perfection; Coldplay arguably peaked here.
One of their better albums.
Not a massive fan but I like enough songs and was happy to sit through this. Was surprised how many songs had more of a similar vibe to Parachutes (a great album imo) so enjoyed this and would probably happily revisit it again.
One of their best, honestly this and parachutes is why I fell in love with Coldplay years ago, just doesn’t get old. 4.0
Actually not all that bad
Coldplay bias
Enjoyable
thanks now im in a state of depression
listened before, reminds me of my mom, fav song this time around was "warning sign"
This was great when it first came out. Still sounds good.
The whole was much bette than the sum of its parts
Liked it! Was unfamiliar and glad yo enjoy!
Coldplay's modern pop endeavors may not be the best music out there, but their older stuff still holds up for me. The first half of this album is amazing; the chord progressions and melodies are hauntingly beautiful at points. However, the second half is full of less exciting stuff. Not bad stuff, but it's nothing particularly notable for me. Will definitely be coming back to this one. Best Song: The Scientist Worst Song: Green Eyes Underrated Gem: Politik OH MY GOD I'M SO SICK OF CLOCKS! I HAVE TO HEAR THIS SONG EVERY DAY AT WORK, I CAN'T ESCAPE IT! MAKE IT STOP!!! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, MAKE IT STO-!!!: Clocks Album Score: 8/10
I enjoy Coldplay but I'm not sure if I'd listen to a full album more than once.
IM HAVING ‘NAM FLASHBACKS
Enjoyed this and surprised myself in doing so.
Can't believe Coldplay was one of the bands to have a 4.5 average from me
i dont care it still holds up silly lyrics and beautiful music nostalgic to the max i miss my disc man
An absolute dream of an album. Start off really well with Politik (the second half of the song is just gorgeous), In My Place, God Put a Smile On My Face and (the standout track from the album) The Scientist. An exceptional four track salvo to let you know what to expect! Tails off a bit in the middle (I still don’t understand why people think Clocks is a tune, I can’t stand it) until you reach The Warning which is gorgeous and then mellows to the end. A truly great album, by a truly great band.
I really liked this one
Gah- exposing myself here but I have a soft spot for this era of Coldplay and at certain nostalgic melancholic moods I’m in, I like to return to it. I don’t really skip any and let myself be in the gooey Brit pop of the early aughts. 3.5
Begrudgingly love it
Coldplay was always a band whose songs I knew, but didn't love in the same way many people do (sorry). This album was pretty nice overall though. Hearing their less-known songs for the first time was actually pretty refreshing. I wonder if it was just because they were overplayed that I didn't like their hits... Either way, this one was pretty easy to listen to. "Daylight" and "Amsterdam" were highlights.
There are some great hits in here! However this is not my favorite Coldplay Album. Still a great and iconic album that put them on the map of pop music. 4/5
solid 4.4/5
I knew I was in for a record full of long songs when I saw this pop up--was surprised though when I zoned out listening to politik and realized minutes later that I was listening to the same song. That said, the album has a very easy going tone with resonant guitar riffs and emotional lyrics. It is almost reminiscent of worship music that deftly aims to get the listener into the right "headspace". God put a smile upon your face stood out to me as the most body moving track with a country western/almost jazz adjacent bass line underneath the verses that clearly transform to an indie rock track with the other instruments layered overtop. The opening of Daylight reminded me heavily of When The Day met the Night by Panic at the Disco. Of course, this album predates Pretty Odd, so maybe Panic took inspiration from this, or perhaps it is just the same instrument. Overall, would stare out a car window as rain hits the glass and imagine I'm in a 2000's movie to any of these tracks.
Classic banger
Cool
This is before they kind of kind lost all their mojo….
A Beautiful voice and some powerfully written pop songs are what catapulted these guys to success, and long before they found that special sauce of putting out hit after hit, they identified that they could zone in on a sound and jam on it and create this gigantic sound. And it works for them. Overtime I feel as though the music became less creative and more about the impact. However, that was not the case with Parachutes, and not quite fully true with this album. While propelled by the massive songs, it still has powerful presence as a whole. I’ve never been fully engrossed, but I could appreciate their first few albums for the talent collected and refined in them.
Coldplay is always a good choice.
Say what you will about Coldplay, The Scientist and Clocks still hit.
Great album. A mix of stuff that (musically) could have been from their first album, could have come from Led Zep IV, or could have come from either of Radiohead’s Pablo Honey or Hail to the Thief.
Pretty nostalgic.
Enjoyable indie pop record.
I'm still not entirely sure what genre Coldplay fits in, but this is decent music. That is all.
This was actually pretty good.
Pretty good
This album blows me away every time I listen to it. Coldplay is a masterful band full of talented musicians and great people in general. Like I said, this is possibly my favorite album of the 2000s, and people might hate me for it. It’s true! Chris Martin’s songwriting sounds passionate and bounces off the instruments really well. Songs like “A Whisper” and “In My Place” really showcase the band’s flexibility. This album deserves a 96.3%, or a 4.815/5. Fav: “A Whisper” Least Fav: None
Would buy!
Some great tracks in this. Always loved The Scientist and Clocks but hadn't heard much of the rest of the album. Green Eyes I really enjoyed. Think this one is a 4 for me.
Great Coldplay album. Solid as ever.
I already knew I liked this album and then when this popped up I listened to it twics
No me gusta Coldplay, pero me gusta este Coldplay
Para ser alguien que siempre será hater #1 de coldplay y de su fans, puedo apreciar lo sentimental y cargadas de emociones profundas que llevan las letras de Chris Martin. Me pareció un álbum muy agradable y que podría escuchar otra vez para relajarme o inundarme en la nostalgia que acaricie mi alma y abraza mis recuerdos. ombe. strong 8/10
Super fire
If this album only had the first 4 songs, it’s a 5 star album. But the final 6 songs really let it down. They’re not bad per se, but they’re just meh modern rock songs that pale in comparison with the arranging genius at work on Clocks and The Scientist.
A couple songs bored me to death but more really surprised me. Insane production. Solid album.
is Coldplay cringe? absolutley. is this album a great time? yeah. coldplay did to Radiohead what Creed did to Nirvana and I'm not upset about it.
So good, just not as good as parachutes
In my place and the scientist.
Liked this way more than I expected to. Was never a fan of theirs, did not like these singles when they came out, but damn, I’m happy I went back to it. What a killer 5-song opening stretch. 4/5
All these songs hold up, a great album. More swagger without it getting in the way.
For a moment, this album took me back to what Coldplay was, and what it still should be. The Rush of Blood to the Head starts with a royal flush of hits in Politik, In My Place, God Put a Smile Upon Your Face, The Scientist, and Clocks. The latter part of the album continues just as strong. 4/5
A few classics in there, the 4 song stretch from 'In My Place' to 'Clocks' is an incredible run. Plateaued a bit after that