Parachutes

Beautiful melodies. Going against the grain, Coldplay reveal themselves as the band to closely follow.

Enjoyed

Cozy album.

Loved

Solid album, lulls every here and there

Fuck cold play

I knew of Coldplay and had heard some of their work but they have never been on my radar. I hadn't heard enough of them to form any kind of opinion so I was going into this pretty fresh. I found this to be a very solid debut album and an enjoyable listen. The overall tone of the album has a same-y vibe to it, not a lot of dynamic change but I was fine with that. I'd welcome another listen. This wasn't quite a 4 for me but it's better than a 3. I'd give it a 3.5.

I liked this way more than I thought I was going too. I'm only really familiar with their 'radio' songs, but I enjoyed most of the tunes on this album.

This album was more enjoyable than I remember it. The vocals are slow and hold onto sustained whole notes while the bass and drums drive the song coldly forward. This album reminds me of days getting colder. Trying to get warm in first period after walking to my high school. I think Coldplay is still a little too poppy for my taste but I can get down with a couple of songs. Favorite tracks: Don't Panic, Trouble, High Speed

Blech, 2/10

The opening song is very good. I like the vibe. Feels a bit like Blue October but more chill

This album feels like how crying feels, carthartic It makes me feel like my childhood years when I had a crush, almost like butterflies in my stomach Its so beautiful. This is why I like 1001 albums because I would never in my life had thought "Today I'll listen to a Coldplay album" and discovered this I wish I knew how to express myself about this album but all this album is to me can only be felt by unexplainable emotions

ew lol

Ehh, kinda idk smarmy?

Coldplay nowadays might have fallen down the rabbithole of bland made-for-radio pop dross, but from their first couple albums you can see why they got so much acclaim and attention. Even if it isn't anything groundbreaking on here, it's just solid songwriting, great production, and great performances all around. Yellow really does stand out though, one of the most passionate and simple love songs you'll ever hear, and the way that guitar comes in at the start, amazing. The rest ranges from good to lovely, never dipping too high or too low. A very solid effort.

It’s ok… nothing too exciting. I was pulled in by Don’t Panic, but was pretty disappointed with the rest of the album, bar the single releases.

Nice voice and mournful music. I remember Yellow from when it was a single. Probably not something I'll listen to again.

Series was a great Track, great guitar work and chord progression. High Speed, another great track. Very Open and good guitar work.

As I listened to their anthemic songs, I couldn't stop myself from holding a candle in the air and feel the pain of their muse.

Yes yes, everyone hates Coldplay! Easy chords, obvious lyrics, standard song structures- music by numbers? But controversially, particularly as I’m a metalhead, I actually like this album

I felt a sense of dread whwn i saw this pop up on the list. I had to ask myself some hard questions. Was my predjustice correct, surely their is some musical merit some insight, somerhing that engages. And then it hit me, it's music without soul, sure it all fits and works as music should, but i want music to take me somewhere, to provoke some reaction. This album takes me to asda and leaves me feeling empty and slightly annoyed.

Thanks Coldplay, for ruining my commute you insufferable bell-ends. You can take your shitty miserable whining nonsense and do one. And when you've done that you can do one again. I really didn't like this at all.

I am supposed to love this because it was multi platinum selling album.i should love it because I once met one of them before they were famous, but I forget which. I should love it because my wife does, and my children and it at school concerts. I am suppose to hate this because it was EVERYWHERE and overplayed on Radio 2. Sitting alongside other vilified soft pop targets as James Blunt, David Grey and Bryan Adams. I never really hated it, nor loved it. It has some good sing along numbers, but doesn't really grip me much. I apologise for the lack of strong opinion.

Oh FFS! That was my initial reaction when this album came up. I had to stop for a moment and question, why did I hate Coldplay so much? Putting my reservations aside, I gave it a go. Less than a minute in, it's Chris Martin, does my nut in, yup those contrived predictable lyrics, droning on and on, give me a fookin' break. As for the music, majority of it is so bland, but then there'll be an odd chord progression that strike me as interesting... gotta be one of the other Coldplay guys screaming inside to get their creativity out there. Jesus wept!

Radiohead for your mom. This band is very capable of writing a great song, but again, I enjoyed them more often when they bring out the electric guitar over the bare acoustic tracks. I personally really like the drumming throughout the album and there are some interesting bass lines included too. Best Songs: Shiver Listen Again: Yes

I like Coldplay. 5/5

Some of the soppy stuff is a bit strong, but overall its far more listenable than a lot of the shite on this list. People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis, you can't trust people Jeremy.

Soft 4

Not at all my thing

5 star classic. I really only listen to their first three albums. This is their best in my opinion. To me I hear a combination of Beatles, Pink Floyd and U2. Outstanding song writing, Brit Pop at it's finest.

I've never really warmed to Coldplay. I really wasn't expecting much from this album, but I was pleasantly surprised and generally enjoyed it.

Nice, chill piano-driven pop. I like this album, but I think the Viva La Vida - Mylo Xyloto era was so much stronger and even X&Y has more standout tracks. Most of this album blended together into a pleasant but not particularly memorable listening experience for me.

excellent little dull

All the songs seemed quite similar, but they were okay to listen to.

Nice production. I would not mind hearing some of these songs in isolation but I got very impatient halfway through the album - the songs are too similar to me. Everything’s not lost ends the album on a high note, so I guess it was worth listening through the whole album.

Quite alright. I was entertained and might go back and listen again. Good vocals and keys, though not that great variance through the album. The song spies was a pretty good listen.

Their best album.

It's actually a good debut. They just went so boring.

I'm a simple man, I see Coldplay, I give it one star without listening and move on. Life's too short...

i know that Coldplay is basically the successor to Nickelback- a band that everyone disses-but Coldplay is talented and Chris Martin is a good songwriter. for a debut album this is pretty polished. i dont know of i love the way this album was mixed/its overall sound but it atill is a solid album

Je suis parti avec un très mauvais a priori, et franchement le début s'écoute bien. Par contre "Yellow" (enfin, YelloOH") est reloue. Après c'est pas groundbreaking

Pfff j'aime vraiment pas Coldplay, je trouve que c'est de la soupe. Pas désagréable à écouter dans l'absolu, mais eurgh... Allez, je mets mon premier 1/5

Completely forgot I listened to this back in the day - I think I borrowed a school pal's CD because I remember it being kind of exciting that there's a hidden track. It's hard to imagine Coldplay as a new band. SAVOUR: Don't Panic

CD

Know: All Favorites: Yellow

The whole album is warm and relaxed both in sound and lyrics. Perfect for autumn listening.

10/10

vibe

It was ok

Not my cup of tea but still some classics

Enjoyable listen, will probably add to library. Very different from their recent radio stuff

While some of the tracks don’t feel like complete thoughts, you can hear that this is a band that has imagination and is ready to explore. The potential of this band can be heard very early on.

Coldplay is one of those bands, wether you ask your neighbor or that cousin you never really talk to, they have a favorite Coldplay song. Always.

Wasn't a fan when it came out and not a fan now.

Gran gran album. Definitivamente mi favorito de Coldplay. Logran crear un sonido muy distintivo pero a la vez reconocible en varios artistas de esa epoca de ese genero. No tan complejo lo cual lo hace bello.

Sounded like music that fishes in an aquarium would really like. Blub blub!

Chill songs, good for relaxing, 6/10

don't panic - very well known but i do like the guitar, did take me back to hearing it when i was younger and having it in life insurance adds. shiver - i like the change in pace, the guitar build off is very sexy and rounds of the end of the vocals. i do feel like he could be more expressive tho. spies - gives me grian chatten vibes, having a sole acoustic guitar to start makes me feel closer to the music. i think this is my favourite track of the album. sparks - love me a base heavy opening, builds vibe. could be the modd im in but i do really feel the music, i like the building aaaaaAAAAA's. the use of the same base line through a few of the songs gives cohesiveness to the album Trouble - storytelling aspect is very pleasing, not one of the overplayed songs so got to appreciate the keys, very vaporwave-y. vocals are very clear and the acompanyment give the tonation and set the scene for the song. Parachutes - the bouncing guitar and base have a lovely effect after each line. contrast self realising lyrics with very upbeat and dreamy track. everything's not lost - not as dreamy, much more focus on keys and drums, don't feel it as much. does not have the great open mindedness of the other two tracks, the switch towards the end of the track does open up a bit more, the brass is nice but it does sound like some of the very popular cold play tracks with the harmonising. i thought the whole album was very interesting. i was definitely challenged with it being Coldplay and having my own preconceptions, tracks like yellow and don't panic were particularly difficult. but the rest was very good, i like the lyrics and some of the guitar was particularly good.

4/5

Какой же хорошей группой были Coldplay, какого хуя произошло Это же не хуже чем OK Computer епта 7/10

I know everyone bags on Coldplay. And I wouldn't say I'm a fan or anything. But this record does have some cool shit in it. It's got a mood I can dig. And when it came out, it was really just for a certain kind of person who felt like music had moved passed where they were. Rock was all dudes screaming and hip-hop isn't for everyone. So this would have been perfect for that kind of person.

I dont really get all the Coldplay hype. I find it quite vanilla

Ei sovellu juoksulenkille, liian hidastempoinen kokonaisuus.

It would be easy to let what Coldplay have become to cloud one's opinion of this debut album. I almost skipped today's album on that basis, but that forgets what this felt like on release - melancholy, intimate, almost delicate indie rock that felt assured and perfectly at home in Cool Britannia. A relisten confirms that I do know most of lyrics, so despite my feelings for Coldplay now, this had a sizeable influence in my past

17 albums in, and 2 Coldplay albums in three days. The algorithm is learning, and it is malevolent.

this album is like eating a bunch of candy corn. in the moment it’s great, but you regret it and kind of feel sick after you’re done. also, 2 coldplay albums this week??!

Some classic tbf

Last Friday, I reviewed A Rush of Blood to the Head, which I had never listened to from start to finish. I enjoyed it, so afterwards, I thought I'd listen to Parachutes, which I had also not listened to from start to finish, despite owning a copy of it on CD. Funny that I should get to review it a week later. I enjoyed Parachutes as much as A Rush of Blood to the Head, but for different reasons. Parachutes feels less poppy to me, and the instrumentation feels a little bit darker tonally, which I think is a nice contrast to the sound of A Rush of Blood to the Head. The guitar playing on this album is really good, especially on "Don't Panic" and "Shiver." The piano playing on "Trouble" is fantastic as well, and even though it shifts away from the guitar-heavy tracks on this album, it still fits into the rest of the album perfectly. "Everything's Not Lost" was a perfect closer to the album, with more great piano work by Chris Martin, and a great guitar riff. As good as the songs that I mentioned above are, "Yellow" is this album's "Clocks," and it completely steals the show. The acoustic opening shifts beautifully into the driving melody that makes this song such a standout. Martin's vocals are fantastic too, creating a crooning sound that would make Coldplay stand out from other pop acts of the time. The lyrics on this album are fine, but for my money, it's Coldplay's overall sound that makes them enjoyable to listen to. I have a feeling that I'll be revisiting this album and its successor soon.

Nope

If you have trouble getting to sleep, this album is for you. I literally fell asleep listening to this record. Middle of the day. Never happens. It's not as polished as their newer records, so that's good. None of the songs are bad, but I don't understand how they got to be one of the biggest bands of the world. Favorite song: Shiver.

4/5

Very nice album, refreshing listen after the older stuff throughout the week. There's also a clear difference between Coldplay then and now. Even though I like their newer upbeat stuff, they absolutely nail the sad and dreary.

Exact same feelings as the other Coldplay album on here: Aside from the occasional track every once in a blue moon, there really isn't much I care for about Coldplay and never have. Nothing offensive here, but also nothing interesting whatsoever. The musical equivalent of wallpaper

Very 2000s. Sometimes it sounds like the Strokes, other times John Mayer. Pretty solid and consistent. Yellow is sooo good!

Album 193 of 1001 Coldplay - Parachutes Rating : 4 / 5 Favorite Tracks : Yellow A fine album. I like Coldplay but not enough for a 5/5. There is something to the argument that a lot of their stuff sounds the same, yet that can be said for others, as well. Relaxing music. Good for a certain mood. Can't deny that it is quality stuff.

This album wasn’t really for me- much prefer ‘don’t panic’

Yellow stands out aswell as trouble

Not my cup of tea.

achei meio sonolento mas é bom dimaizi

I prefer a rush of blood, but still a great album.

Couldn't feel it

Maybe one of the most perfect albums ever made. I used to listen to Coldplay CDs in the car with my dad, so much that I keep expecting to hear skips at certain places where the CDs were scratched from use. Melancholy, wistfulness, an genuine feeling of wanting to be better than the worst parts of ourselves. I love this album so much. The songs parachutes and life is for living are just perfect. 1000/10

Yellow was very good, this was a bit slower than the music I would typically listen to. Not a bad album but probably wouldn't listen again.

Pas pire pour coldplay

Pretty lame, couple of good songs.

Easy listen. Like other albums by them better

Kinda got sick of some of the songs being played at Apple Store too much

Nice acoustic

Absolutely not

To be fair back in 2000 I absolutely loved this album, then I stopped listening to Coldplay, was nice to have a relisten

Surprised by how "grunge" it sounded. Remembered a few tunes like "Yellow" and "Trouble" that I liked when the album was released, pleasant memories and enjoyed hearing them again. Overall, the album was a bit more slow paced than I usually like, more ephemeral than I'd like. Overall I'd say it was nice to listen to once, but I probably wouldn't again.

U2.2

I haven’t listened to a Coldplay album before, just radio hits. It’s a nice set of songs.

I like the variety of melodies. Not a fan of Coldplay after overhearing them on the radio. The album is quite listenable, gentle yet interesting at parts. Balanced. It doesn't have the hyper falsetto pop feel from current coldplay. 6/10 on a first listen, would probably rate it 7/10 later.

melancholy if i’ve ever heard it

I forgot Coldplay used to be good!

So for my First Album (of not many, the book this project is based on came out in 2005) of the new millennium. Parachutes was a pretty solid album and was definitely better than I was expecting. The singing and music was pretty well done and there wasn't a bad song at all. I was initially expecting to give this album a 2 but I will bump it up to a 3. Best Song: Sparks Worst Song: Life Is For Living

Slow but melodic. Very fun to listen to

YES! Nostalgia city... memories of doing homework in college with this in my headphones.

Oh FFS. Minus 5 stars. Beige background music for Barry C Homeowner types. I was 20 when this came out, the weird thing was they released Shiver as a single first and it was kind of alright. It got played a lot at Paisley Student Union in 2000. Then Yellow came off the back of it and became a honking monster of a song. To the point out it’s still in that irritating DHL advert. I mean plenty people must like it. Maybe it’s me that’s wrong? No, that couldn’t possibly be it, it’s the children that are wrong. I re listened on my way home from work and my opinion hasn’t changed.

I must say I have a nostalgic soft spot for this album but with that being said this is still the bands best album by a country mile and they have went on to become one of the bands I dislike most in recent years. Why can’t they be like Blur and just age gracefully instead they now just release AI generated crappy pop songs you started as a promising indie band ffs!

Now, I dislike Chris Martin & the rest of Coldplay's discography as much as anyone, but this album is actually good; you can see why people attached to this, and why they have become as big as they are. It's well produced, has some memorable singles/moments and flows well. Despite his terrible personality, Martin has a great voice. 'Yellow' is still a great track 23 years later

Inoffensive

The songs here are bops, but, this isn't my fav Coldplay album.

Coldplay, ik heb een beetje een haat-liefde verhouding met Coldplay. Ik vond Viva la vida echt een episch nummer, maar heb toch altijd verder een beetje het idee dat het een 13 in een dozijn popband is. Misschien doe ik ze daar te kort mee en daar ga ik nu dan achter komen. Tot nu toe vind ik het heel erg radio rock. Nummers springen er niet heel sterk uit naar mijn mening, als is bijvoorbeeld Yellow een prima nummer. Al vind ik zelf Trouble mooier maar misschien is dat ook een beetje omdat Yellow zo ongelovelijk overplayed is. Denk dat dat mijn issue is met het hele album, ik heb niet het idee dat ik iets nieuws of spannends hoor of Coldplay als band nu beter kan. Het is Coldplay, that's it. That's the review. Favo: Trouble

Misschien wel de grootste en bekendste band van de afgelopen 15 jaar. En dan nu hun eerste album. Je hoort veel van hedendaagse Coldplay muziek hier terug. Natuurlijk de kenmerkende stem van Chris Martin. Maar ook het gitaarspel heeft veel weg van nieuwere nummers. Het is allemaal wel een stukje minder bombatisch durf ik te zeggen. Dat kan al snel en ook zijn wel explosies van geluid, zoals in Yellow. Al met al prima, niet super bijzonder Favorieten: Trouble, High Speed,

No words, 5*

Has withstood the test of time

Sound of its time.

Favourite songs: Yellow, Don't Panic, Shiver, Trouble, Everything's Not Lost Least favourite songs: High Speed 4/5

Not as boring as A Rush of Blood, but still pretty boring.

Not their best, but "Yellow".

Great album to clean your apartment to. Never been a big fan but it's good background music.

Yawn. Classic Coldplay.

Most of the albums I’ve gotten so far have been cutting edge, complex and difficult to digest. Parachutes is the opposite. Nothing here is revolutionary, but it’s beautiful. I thought this would be my first 5 star review but Parachutes doesn’t have the intensity I remembered. I think I combined it with a Rush of Blood in my mind. However, if you don’t feel it when the electric guitar hits in Yellow’s intro, you might be dead inside. 8.5/10

1. Yellow 2. Shiver 3. Don't Panic

beter dan verwacht

usually a 3star album for me but for yellow 4

People like Coldplay and voted for the Nazis, you can’t trust them Jez

Beautiful

Nostalgic album. Some sad and reflective bangers. Easy listen while at work

It's Coldplay. Second half drags

Solid album but Coldplay will just never be my favorite

Relaksuje, może trochę nawet usypia momentami, ale idealna muzyka "w tle", do pracy, sprzątania, czytania czy na własny "filler episode".Jest kilka klasyków i reminiscencji, lecz to nic wyjątkowego, nie wiem czy wrócę. Solidne 6/10

i sure do not like chris martin's voice! this album already had a strike against it, but i tried to be as fair as possible with coldplay's parachutes. but all of these songs were boring! they slid into one another and i couldn't tell where one ended and another began. well, i can say that the piano stood out on a few tracks! that was one good factor. bye, i will never listen to this again!

I know Coldplay gets a bad rap these days, partially due to their music, and partially due to Chris Martin. However, back in 2000, when Parachutes appeared, they were an incredibly unique act. Not only was this their breakthrough album, but they brought the sound of chill, indie rock more into the mainstream and influenced other bands and singers to adopt a similar sound. People's larger appreciation for this sound and Coldplay's major success started here. Back then, Coldplay had an ethereal, surreal quality about them, and Chris Martin's voice was mysterious and a bit haunting. Again, this is on full display in this album on incredibly well known songs such as "Shiver", "Yellow", and "Trouble". I can see where some people might find this to be too chill and ultimately too boring, but I find that they have just the right element and level of oddity to their sound that it keeps me engaged. This may not have been Coldplay at their most famous, but in my opinion, it was Coldplay at their absolute best and most influential. Not quite a 4, but a high enough 3 for me.

Ugh, I had forgotten just how fucking good Coldplay used to be. When one of the weakest tracks of your debut is 'Yellow', you're doing something right. Even if you're just re-selling The Bends in a nice pop-wrap. Also, and I can't explain this, but Parachutes sounds exactly like the cover art.

If you decide to make fun of Coldplay, please make sure it’s of the band post-Viva La Vida. Parachutes is an almost unbelievable debut album with a sound so developed most groups never achieve anything like it. It helped define the 00’s as a whole, there’s no way around it.

Is a classic, im a fan of coldplay, this bring me memories.

odio coldplay

Good album. Reminds me of the early 2000s and my sister.

3/5. I was debating even giving this as high as a 4 star rating, but “you know how I know you’re gay? You listen to Coldplay.” I love the song Shiver, definitely the best song on the album.

Coldplay is such a down buzz I don’t understand why this band was so big.

Cannabis or a strong preference about where your coffee beans are grown, is required to enjoy. - Josh

very moving and emotional

Personal bias, I hate Coldplay. Too whiny.

"Parachutes" by Coldplay is an emotional journey captured in a perfect-length album. Released in 2000, it's a timeless classic that evokes nostalgia and tugs at the heartstrings. Tracks like "Yellow" and "Trouble" showcase Chris Martin's heartfelt lyrics and the band's melodic prowess. Clocking in at just under 42 minutes, it's a concise and emotionally resonant experience, never overstaying its welcome. The album's simplicity and sincerity connect on a profound level, making it a go-to for anyone seeking a cathartic musical experience. "Parachutes" remains a masterclass in emotional songwriting, a testament to Coldplay's enduring ability to create music that hits deep in the feels. 4.5/5

Fantastic. Haven't heard this in quite a while. It's really great. 4/5

Iha jees

4–, yks 2000-luvun alun lemppareista.

I might have a bit of a soft spot for this one. Don't Panic would be a great song if it wasn't condensed to shit, it needs some air.

I went into this album with an open mind but man, I struggled to get through this one. Songs are too long, instrumentation is ok but kind of samey. It’s weird because Chris Martin seems to be an objectively talented vocalist but I still found him super annoying? Haters and lovers both seem to like Shiver but for my money it might be the worst on here. Yellow is alright.

I like Coldplay, so it's a good album. If you don't like Coldplay, you'll like Yellow for sure and probably Sparks. The triple threat of Spies/Sparks/Yellow being one right after the other is definitely the highlight.

truly the album of all time

Cuando me fui a vivir solo a los 17 lo gasté al extremo. Qué lástima que Coldplay cambió tanto.

My lawyer has advised me not to comment on this album

Boring brit pop rock, I don't get the love and I necessary don't get the hate either. Although whiney falsetto vocals get's a bit tiresome after one song, let alone a full album. Thankfully I slept though most of it.

If I never hear Yellow again it will be too often and too soon. The rest of the record is… pleasant, I guess.

About the same as the other Coldplay album we did. So So music and the lead still sounds whiny to me.

I liked this one a bit more than A Rush of Blood. But it’s still pretty meh. I mean it’s fine but it’s nothing I’m going to choose to put on and listen to again.

In terms of Coldplay, not bad. Unfortunately Coldplay is generally bad though

Competent

it's fine. their best album but not really interesting

I enjoyed this more than I though I would

I like this album as it’s a real look into the best of Coldplay. It’s their debut and in my opinion they’re best. They really hit hard with songs like don’t panic shiver and trouble. It’s a nice easy going indie rock pop album to listen to. Also almost every song is about a relationship or love so it get a bit repetitive. Good album but nothing standing out to make it a 5/5.

Fantastic album. Super chill.

I've listened this album quite a few times over the years. Don't Panic, Spies, Yellow and Trouble are all great songs I've put on many playlists. Every other song on here is decent to good as well but can sometimes borderline on forgetable for a few. I don't get the hate for Coldplay. Its a solid album easily worth 4 stars.

unico album do coldplay que é realmente bom

-now THIS album and band i know -i’ve only heard sparks and yellow (both songs i love) -i do think some of coldplay is overrated but never their early stuff -dont panic was nice tbh -i do like coldplay and this album but idk if i love it -this is a 3 star album for me, but i did really enjoy listening to it

Classic Coldplay. Lots of it pretty slow, but nicely melodic

This is my girlfriend's most favorite album ever, and even so, It was released on my birthday. IMO, Parachutes is perhaps the best conclusion for Britpop era & gave the British Pop Rock the best starting point for the new century. Fav Track: Trouble

Reading the other reviews I just don’t understand why people get so worked up about Coldplay. Listening to this was an absolute delight compared to some of the other shit on this list. It is quite a gentle album, and derivative of Radiohead in some parts, but people act like Chris Martin is Satan and listening to this album is like getting stabbed up the arse with a pitchfork. I get that Coldplay are ‘commercial’ and ‘mainstream’ but it’s fine to not listen to them, there’s no need to be so triggered.

For such a beloved band, this album is a snooze.

Incredibly well crafted debut album from Coldplay. Drags a little on the back half, but overall really lovely. Fave Songs: Yellow, Shiver, Don't Panic, Everything's Not Lost, Spies

Not bad and really well put together musically but it just does not excite me in the slightest. I don't feel anything while I'm listening to it and if I forget because I am working on something I can listen to the whole album without any highlights or feeling like I need to stop to enjoy the music.

Over melancholy and monotonous

Coldplay, meh!

I'm not a big Coldplay fan anymore but I remember enjoying this album when it came out. It's still pretty easy to listen to, even if it's not my favorite music. The tracks I remember being singles are still the standouts. I didn't really hate any of the songs, just some less interesting tracks. I got 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head' as an album earlier in this exercise and was very surprised by how much I actually enjoyed that album. This wasn't as strong as that one but still not bad. Standout Tracks: Don't Panic, Shiver, Yellow, Trouble

Early Coldplay is very good, this album fades a little in the second half though, not quite as good as rush of blood

As someone who cringes hard when even hearing the word Coldplay to my surprise I really enjoyed their debut LP alongside their second one. (Anything after those is just bluhhh!) Is it a revolutionary masterpiece of an album NO! Is it a slightly sad, chill, easy to listen, hummable along record YES! Sparks is my favourite track on the album personally, I just wish they continued with a different name or maybe stopped making new albums after a while lol because I’m cringing at myself for actually enjoying listening to CoLdPLaY… and Parachutes is dare I say actually pretty pleasant.

Really nice chill album.

Rather clean my ears out with a piece of barbed wire.

This album is just radio and mom friendly almost indie. I feel like it's a "nothing to see here, move along" kind of an album but I guess it's something we all need to hear before we die to understand an important lesson about mass appeal. Sand off the edges for smooth sailing!

Love love love

Yellow is alright. Don’t Panic is probably their best song. All down hill from there

Enjoyed “Yellow”

Slow, vibey, kinda sad.

I'm not listening to Coldplay. Nice try white man

Wow - what a great band Coldplay used to be…

Good debut from coldplay despite their reputation. Had only heard yellow before this but like a lot of the other songs

Music to die to. Music that smells like disinfectant pumps in municipal hospitals. In 2007, it may have worked to evoke some emotion among the numb, anti-biotic cow-people, watching X factor sob stories slack and passive, trying desperately to remember what being alive feels like, slumped immobile in gelatinous clumps. Not now, though. Not even that.

Not good, not bad, just boring.

I mean, they might not be cool, but this is a solid album. Great musicianship, good production... Really good debut, honestly. Even if they felt kind of a watered-down Radiohead at the time. They are good! Maybe I'm just not always paying attention to lyrics. It's beige, but it is better than that Travis album, I think. I do like \"Why Does It Always Rain on Me?\" better than \"Yellow\" though. But overall, it's pretty solid.

Before listening: Love love love this album, it was on regular rotation when I was a tyke, and I only revisited it recently. Expertly crafted with some truly phenomenal moments. I want to give it 4 stars, but Yellow is one of the best songs ever recorded and ending with 'Everything's Not Lost' is such a great payoff it's a 5 from me. The guitars throughout are awesome, I just have nothing bad to say about it!

Enjoyed this more the I expected, but still kind of a boring and safe album. 3 stars is a bit generous, more like 2.7

Coldplay frustrate. They are able to craft and perform some nice music but seem afraid to push into the unknown like their influences and contemporaries. They may occasionally flirt with unique ideas, but will rarely, if ever, surprise the listener opting instead to pull back and stay safe. This has been my response to Parachutes. It is a good album from start to finish but it lacks creativity and ends up falling flat in places. It is frustrating because you can hear the possibility of whatever is lacking below the surface but it never quite comes to fruition. I do, however, enjoy the second half of the album a bit. From the song Trouble, to the record's closing "hidden track", Life Is For Living, each song in this set seems to function as moody personal reflection which shows a certain level of authenticity and vulnerability. These two qualities, coupled with some earnestness, might explain this debut's lasting appeal among fans. However, if the band had discovered what they needed to be more interesting and unique, then I would gladly rate this album higher.

i dont understand how anyone can be moved by this uninspired and tedius musical exhalation

Better than other Coldplay I've heard without doubt! I don't think I'd go out of my way to listen to it. But its the kind ogfmusic that makes me happy that people get to make music. Its nice and shiny, this sweet wee intersection of brit pop and shoe gaze. I particularly like shiver. Cute little waltz. Nice interweaving of mathsy riffs with a pop song. But the lyrics certainly leave something to he desired. My mum told me that Coldplay weren't that bad and I should listen to this album when i was like 14 or 15 and I never got around to it so I'm happy I did.

I remember having this album on rotation back when it came out. I went through a period of really liking it, then it began to grate a bit, then Coldplay became too popular and I rapidly lost interest in them. Putting aside the unfortunate personalities involved, there's still a lot to like here. Although they come across as a poor man's Radiohead, there's plenty of high points on their debut album. I like the mellow sound and everything just glides along nicely without any abrasive parts, but also without ever getting dull. Listening to this after a gap of 20+ years was interesting. I remembered half of the tracks very clearly and the other half not at all. The second half does drag on a tiny bit towards the end. Difficult to rate this, I thought somewhere between a 3 and 4 star rating seemed fair. It's not perfect but it's a solid album and I enjoyed listening it to after a sizeable gap. I'm going to go with a 4.

To quote the immortal Thorgy Thor: “Ugh, Jesus. Gross.”

I think my initial impressions, upon listening to this in college, were correct. It's just so emo. At the time I was neck-deep in the hardcore scene and couldn't be bothered by this sad-sack singer who desperately needed a hug and I dismissed it as useless. Where I diverge from my college self is that I no longer think this is useless. Old me finds this album hauntingly beautiful, incredibly salient, and deeply compelling. It IS still sad-sack emo music but, now that I'm older and have mellowed out, I'm kinda digging that vibe. I'm glad that Coldplay evolved as a band, though. The more energetic offerings of "Rush of Blood to the Head" and "X & Y" are steps above this debut album. But they wouldn't have gotten there without starting here and I'm thankful for it.

Very good album. Knew many of the songs already but never listened to the entire record. Good for sad and/or rainy days.

was alr, liked half the songs

When "Yellow" first started playing on the radio, I remember thinking "wow, this new Radiohead single is really shitty". Coldplay has forever been remembered to me as shitty Radiohead. There are a few times where some interesting things happen musically here, like the first parts of Shiver and the Pink Floyd-esque chorus of Trouble. But there's also just tons of stuff I can't stand; Shiver takes a turn for the boring, and the main hook of Yellow sounds like someone who just figured out how to do a string bend on guitar. Overall, the interesting stuff doesn't save the rest of the album.

Pretty good album. I'd heard it a few times before. Coldplay always seems like Radiohead-lite (pretty sure this is a super cold take). I liked it fine, but hard to be excited about. 3.25/5

Still can’t stand Coldplay, sorry. D

Love this album still to this day, might be a big influence due to nostalgia of it being on repeat growing up. But the album has remained timeless for me personally. Prefer this debut and the older Coldplay records up till about Viva La Vida then I kind of fell out of listening to their newer stuff. Great intro and brilliant tracklist all throughout.

You have to understand the state of popular music when this was released. American alternative/indie had already peaked and that tiresome macho, aggro thing was at its height. Music production had fallen victim to the loudness war which made listening to a whole album in one sitting a fairly unpleasant experience. It was time for the pendulum to swing back toward the opposite pole. It was time for sad British guys to make their return. The production on Parachutes sounds great. It's clean and clear with plenty of breathing room for the performances to shine. Maybe the lyrics are a little bit obvious but that's not what this is about.

Sopivan pientä, tenhoavaa hohtoa löytyy. Maailmanparannusasenne, positiivinen. Kuitenkin puudutti kuunnella koko albumi suht samanlaista samalla temmolla.

Matalammasta nuotista korkeampaan falsetissa: vaikka temppu käy vanhaksi, se takaa, että levyllä on enemmän sisältöä kuin Radioheadin musiikissa. I mean it - se on jo jotain.

I liked it more than I imagined beforehand. I always thought that Coldplay was very poppy. Now I think it wasn’t at all. It was very experimental and mellow rock. I like a few songs but some other songs bore me a lot. A fun album but I don’t know if I would listen to it again. 3,0

You're not gonna like this take: this is about as good of an early 2000s pop rock/post-britpop album as The Bends. The main reason is that Chris Martin is simple enough to make something as saccharine and unpretentious as Yellow actually work. Thom Yorke is emotional but he has to be up his own ass a little to find something profound. Parachutes just kind of speaks for itself. It's easy to be nostalgic about. 9/10

I thought this was quite pleasant. I already know it's not my favourite Coldplay album though, and I have yet to listen to much of their discography outside of their most popular songs. It's quite chill and melancholy, but honestly I'm not sure I was quite in the mood for that. It teetered on the verge of becoming boring and definitely faded into the background at times, especially going into the second half of the album. Might be a good accompaniment for a bleak and depressed winter's day though. Favourite: Shiver

Don't Panic really sets the mood for this album. Spies is one of my favourite Coldplay tracks and I quite enjoyed Everything's Not Lost, especially as the closer.

I have a much less visceral dislike of this than "A Rush of Blood..." - perhaps it wasn't played quite as much at the time, or maybe I'm just more nostalgic for 2000 than 2002. I can maybe accept a little more now the Doves comparisons to these guys. In this album, in particular, there's a kinda post-rocky atmospheric element, and Doves maybe share something along those lines. Fave tracks - "Yellow", somewhat surprisingly given how much air time it got. Also quite liked "Spies" and "Everything's Not Lost" (though not the hidden track tacked onto its end)

kinda meh, slow bad Radiohead.

Great album Y2K! Refreshing new sound!

Pretty bland. A couple songs are alright

You got the lovers and the haters of this band, and if you heed either of them, they're both talking as if their opinion represented the one of 90% of the listeners. Don't know the percentage of the audience who fall into those two extremes, but I'm sure part of that latter category. My first reaction was to hate this band, I admit it. Well, apart from "Don't Panic", the simple yet illuminating opener of this debut album (also having some ironic overtones in its stellar chorus, if you pay a little attention). But yes, I was part of the haters, and I genuinely thought I couldn't stand the rest of this album after I browsed though it. Yet it was more because of the stupid comparisons with Radiohead from reviewers and other listeners than anything the band was doing themselves. Oranges and apples, you see. The *real* problem, however, was that I had not really listened to Coldplay albums at the time. At least while paying attention to them. Now I have, at least the first four--I'm not going to address their later career, which saw them turn into a shameful and cheesy pop act doing collabs with dumb K-pop bands, just because, well... streaming numbers! But if I go back to the early LPs, I can say that Coldplay deserved neither the raving praise nor the piled heaps of hatred and ignominy routinely thrown their way. They were just a decent band doing their thing. A little too bland at times (or many times, depending on the album). But they also had their moments. Case in point, "Shiver", the second track of *Parachutes*, which goes from lively to innocuous in the space of mere seconds. What about the rest, then? "Spies" is a good pop rock cut, a little safe, but still pleasant. Which is not the case of the borefest "Sparks", lacking any of them titular sparks to light any fire in your heart, ironically. "Yellow" and "Trouble" are signature songs of the band, which means there's something to them. They're certainly among the most inspired cuts in the album, thanks to their catchy guitar licks. The title-track that follows those two highlights, "Parachutes", is an interesting miniature cut, only lasting 45 seconds. Far from essential given its nature, yet smartly placed in the tracklisting to elicit curiosity. Then comes "High Speed", whose title betrays its slower languid contents. "We Never Change" goes back to the sort of acoustic moodpiece "Sparks" already displayed, with no better luck. Fortunately, Closer "Everything's Not Lost" explores more soulful territory, and I think the band made a great find with the chords they're using here. It's another VERY languid torch song, mark my words, but there's a timelessness to this composition that makes it endearing, all things considered. Finally, there's a short nameless hidden track after that official closer, but it adds nothing relevant to the whole thing, in spite of its instrumentation apparently using an accordion (or "bandoleon"). That's it folks. A striking flaw in this record is that it lacks bite overall, obviously. But I would lie if I said the music that's played here is "bad". Feeling benevolent today, *Parachutes* will therefore go to my "waiting room". Maybe *A Rush Of Blood To The Head* and *Viva La Vida* will join it later on. I doubt there's gonna be room left for any of them in my final list. But you never know. After all, "we live in a beautiful world", where miracles happen sometimes. Or do they? 3/5 for the purposes of this list. Which translates to a 8/10 grade for more general purposes (5+3). Next, please. Number of albums left to review: 496 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 239 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 115 (including this one) Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more essential to me): 147

This album is good on its own but is more interesting as a point of comparison for rush of blood because this shows how much the band had improved by the time they released that album. Here, they seem quiet and without a really unique sound doing wistful love songs while their next album is more bombastic and confident in both production and writing. Regardless of quality in between albums, yellow, trouble, and shiver are all great on their own.

This is a good album - I'm coming around to Coldplay, at least their early stuff. Standouts include Shiver, Spies, Yellow, and High Speed.

My first thought when I got this Coldplay album was another shit pop album. But as I listened to it I realized that Coldplay received a lot of unnecessary most likely from their later blander pop music. This was to me a pretty solid album. The instrumentals are unique but reminiscent of some typical British pop rock with more niche instruments. Chris Martin is a good singer whether people want to admit that or not. Yellow is a modern day classic song although it is 23 years old now. Overall this was a good album and does show first albums sometimes are a bands best. This album surprised me and I would listen to most of it again. 7.3/10

Not a fan of Coldplay these days, but there is no denying this album and Rush of Blood are top quality 4/5

Favourite tracks: shiver; spies; don't panic; sparks; yellow; trouble; high speed

It's better than their top hits and maybe why they managed to become commercially successful and known world wide but it's not much better. I still don't like Coldplay.

Great album.

Pretty boring album, but a 3 because Yellow is a really good song

My wife loves it and I just wish someone would take away Chris Martin's valium.

Solid, some real classics despite their reputation.

Amazing.

Some huge songs but the album itself is not my type of music. Loved the intro

Förvånandsvärt bra? Men samtidigt så extreeeemt 2000.

My rents played this so much when I was younger, Spies and Yellow were some of the first songs I have memories of. I hadn't listened to it since childhood, until Alfie randomly put it on at Squeakers one time. It slapped at his shack and it certainly slapped today. Fav track: Spies Might be generous as it's hard to put aside nostalgia but probs a 4.5 for me.

I really think this is superior pop/rock. There's genuinely melancholy here, very engaging production, and pretty brilliant songwriting. Martin's vocals have some soulfulness that seems to vanish after these first couple of albums - actually, that could be said for the whole band. There's a big nostalgia element for me here as this was a record I remember Dad putting on frequently as a little'n. But revisiting it, I don't think it's ridiculous for them to have blown up like they did, it's pretty stellar. I have as much distaste for the rest of their output as the next person, but I'd genuinely agree that this gets on the list. A little sag as it goes on, but boy that front half fires. Four and a half. Fave track: Spies

This score may be harsh, but I honest to god tried to go into this with an open mind. I don't want to be that person who immediately writes off this band, but after an attentive and engaged listen I came to the conclusion this album was, for the most part, very meh. A couple tracks stood out, sure - some cool textures and strong lyricism from Martin, but the rest felt forgettable and bland. Two and a half. Face track: High Speed

not gonna lie, I love a good bit of Coldplay. yellow is just something else, it's amazing. I grew up listening to Coldplay as did many early 2000s kids so that's probably why I love them so much - the nostalgia or something. My favourite song from this album is: obviously Yellow, Sparks is also pretty high up for me.

Greit nok, ikkje nåke eg ville satt på sjøl

Slower songs that I wouldn’t have appreciated when I was younger. I really liked some of these! I’ll always have an emotional reaction to Yellow, but was pleasantly surprised when other songs also resonated with me.

Perhaps surprisingly, I have an open mind when it comes to old Coldplay (Oldplay?) - Viva La Vida was a surprisingly great listen when I tried it out a long time ago. Although I missed the time of Coldplay as a cultural monolith, I can tell why they were one to begin with. I can imagine being bored to tears by the 50th time hearing "Yellow," "Sparks" or Don't Panic" back during this album's height of cultural relevance, however, in 2023, it's all just gorgeous, smooth, machine-refined pop music. It might not be real diamonds, but it's got the same shine and polish-- and the hooks stick just as well. Possibly the easiest music ever to digest. I'm not sure how many board-rooms are responsible to thank for that. Deserves a spot. A shining, glistening, slightly overplayed 3.5/5.

This was definitely a Coldplay album. I liked it more than I thought I would though. Almost a 5, but nothing was really crazy, it all sorta flowed together. BT: Spies We Never Change Shiver

Pretty good

A record peaked with melancholic yet hopeful atmosphere. The album's standout hit, "Yellow," became an instant classic. Its delicate guitar riff and Martin's tender delivery fit together perfectly. "Yellow" showcased Coldplay's ability to craft catchy melodies without sacrificing emotional depth, and it remains one of the band's signature songs. ”Parachutes" maintains a consistent tone throughout, with tracks like "Shiver" and "Trouble" offering a blend of introspection and infectious hooks. These songs show the band’s ability to create radio-friendly yet introspective tunes. The atmospheric production is a highlight as the album progresses. Tracks like "Sparks" and "We Never Change" create an intimate sonic landscape and really showcase the sound of Coldplay in their early years. On the downside, "Parachutes" does have moments where the songwriting feels slightly formulaic, with some tracks blending into each other without leaving a distinct impression. While the album maintains a consistent mood, a greater variety in musical styles and tempo could have added more depth to the overall experience. The overall score lands on a 4 after a lot of self-debating. The album’s many memorable melodies and the overall sound production earns it’s score. However it’s close to a 3.

amazing

I always felt their debut was the most unique and consistent. It has a warm, melancholic vibe with an easily recognizable voice and instrumental style that invokes the nostalgia of midwest emo, especially in that twangly guitar and sudden shifts between minimalist / spacey and lush in most tracks. So many standout tracks, the album only declines in the last few tracks. But really, the only one I wasn't a fan of was the piano-ballad "Everything's Not Lost", but I still really enjoyed the guitar solo.

I don't hate Coldplay, I'm just indifferent. Nothing here inspires anything in me.

I am not a fan of Coldplay and find that most of their albums are incredibly mediocre aside from a couple of songs. This album is the exception. It flows well from beginning to end and is a perfect encapsulation of early 2000s pop rock/post Britpop. The album exudes a sense of warmth that future Coldplay releases would fail to recreate.

There was a time when Coldplay were not the all conquering, stadium filling, love brigading behemoth that they are now and this is it! For those old enough to remember when this came out, they will remember 2000 being the year of the dreaded Millenium Bug, the (at the time) jaw dropping juggernaut Big Brother starting (Nasty Nick can still fuck off…), Eminem releasing The Marshall Mathers LP to acclaim and hysteria in equal measure and EVERYBODY trying to get the top score on Snake II on the hallowed Nokia 3310. They may also remember a bedraggled, toothy, curly haired indie singer serenading us in the wind and the rain on a beach with HUGE single, Yellow. The rest of the album shines and if anything, Yellow is one of the weaker songs in my opinion. This album was huge then, is huge now and does nothing to dispel how wonderful a song writer Chris Martin really is. Beautiful album start to finish.

Coldplay's debut 'Parachutes' is a post-brit pop/pop-rock album. There are some songs that I like as much as I did 23 years ago when they came out - Trouble and Yellow, for example. However, the songs on the album don't have too much variety, they are similar to each other and musically they are quite simplistic with low energy and melancholy. The production work on the album is great though. Overall, it is a average/good debut but it isn't something that would deserve a very good rating (strong 4 or 5).

I said in my last Coldplay review that they get unnecessary hate. This was a great album and maybe one of the first albums I ever owned on CD. Not that I listened to it all that much since I think I got it for doing well on piano. Still it's fine music and they get too much hate.

Solid album, esp the first half. Classics. Although I don’t really mess with Coldplay in general, this is them at their best and was definitely a time.

Finally something I’ve listened to on repeat in the past. This album is great. Such good feels. Sparks, shiver, of course yellow! Great album from start to finish

already listened to it. thought it was alright

Buenos temones, todavía había una promesa de seguir en el camino de mezclar entre Beatles y Radiohead que podría haber sido increible si no hubieran virado a un sonido y estilo más pop mainstream. Me sigue gustando más "A Rush of Blood to the Head" tiene un poco más de carne.

So great to reconnect with this record! It's a beauty! From song to song, it's really hard to imagine that this is their first record. Not a bad song on the album.

It’s a bit odd revisiting Coldplay’s first album after seeing the direction their career went. You hear the Brit-pop and Radiohead influences. And hear how they would become the biggest “rock” band in the world. It’s been a while since they’ve made good music, it’s easy to forget that this album is just really solid. Several great songs, some others that sound a bit dated now.

Very enjoyable listen. There is a quality to the vocals and music that I can feel... Depth in the lyrics as well.

Decent consistent sound, but the classics 'yellow', 'don't panic', 'trouble' all stand out. 'Sparks' also very good low energy sound

4.0

I like early 00’s Coldplay more than I should. (Not their other stuff, just that specifically). Really good songs on here, kind of like Radiohead but as mainstream pop. ‘Don’t Panic’ in particular is really good to me; kind of odd since a lot of other people don’t mention it. I also like ‘Shiver’, though I don’t like the other, bigger hit from this album, ‘Yellow’. Something that bugged me was the chorus of ‘Spies’; you can’t touch them… because… they’re spies? What? Anyway, while my enjoyment of it teeters on a 5, I think it just deserves a 4.

It's not really my thing but you can't deny it's quality and it's a lot leaner than their other albums

Fuck off Coldplay

Good ol’ pleasant and nice and safe and bland Coldplay

C O L D P L A Y™️

Pretty good, rly nice to listen to and chill to but lyrics aren’t overly deep or meaningful. A nice vibe though, would defo listen to again

Good stuff, not my vibe atm but it's good

Overall, I like a lot of their songs. However, their songs don't have a tremendous amount of range or variety to them. When they're good, they're very good. The rest of the time they are very generic.

Ignoring what came after.

please no

Gewoon prachtig.

Not a big Coldplay fan but this wasn't too bad.

Not bad. Decent background music.

I'd never really listened to this album before despite hearing various songs here and there. There's some nice songs in here though. It's also a lot more chilled than I realised. There's a lot of interesting floaty guitar tracks running through it. Sparks is really nice, I really love the mood on that track. Other standouts for me are Don't Panic and Trouble. Ps: I really like the album cover. Very simple but impactful.

It’s in the same category as anything equally “haphazard lovely melancholic” it’s certainly not bad, thoughtful at times but just as bland as the best whiny rockstars. Again, lovely, just truly lovely, but not for me. Substance, the thing past your most basic white-privileged emotions, are needed. Some wildly creative takes on tales of boring, vanilla emotions but they are, at best, transitional music for the most pop-loving lads and gals. Very much produced to the masses, not remotely the Radiohead-vibe they prob wish they were. But that’s alright, if it’s a basic day then this album is for you. Coldplay isn’t for those who feel deep and want to explore the dark, I wish them well. 🫡

I prefer it when Coldplay makes bangers so this album isn't much for me. Also 1 star less because of Yellow. Fuck Yellow

Liked it less than I thought I would.

I reckon if you played this album to people without the name attached, the ratings would be much higher. Yes their recent work is pop trash but their first few records were fantastic. Excellent debut but I prefer their 2nd & 3rd records overall

It’s hard to believe this album is over 20 years old now, it still sounds good today as it did, but then and still sounds relevant and fresh. Testament to Coldplay, the first album was such a success and every album thereafter has been, that’s probably why they are still popular and relevant today. The album doesn’t have a bad track on it, there are no fillers just really good listenable songs.

I wrote this about Metallica's S&M album: "I can think of few things worse than having to listen to this." Turns out I was wrong.

I know it's achingly uncool to like Coldplay but there's a reason an indie band sells 13 million albums and that's because Chris Martin could write tunes. I've never massively been a fan of his voice but this is a great set of songs.

Time Machine to the 90’s

Incredible how many artists find their voice on the debut album, soar to incredible heights musically, and gain huge commercial success only to lose all their soul a couple albums later. I loved this album when I was 17, still sounds amazing. Shiver was in my head all day yesterday, beautiful song.

I am no Coldplay fanboy, but this chill, highly polished, pop/soft-rock album is not as bad as the cool kids want to pretend it is. When I am in the mood, (and I do have to be in the mood), Parachutes is pleasant, dreamy, emotional, relaxing, and truly unoffensive.

Trouble is one of the prettiest songs I've ever heard. Good album.

Always liked this album

Classic

Yeah good shit.

I don't consider myself a Coldplay fan but I am definitely a fan of this album. I got into it in high school I think, a few years after it came out. Yellow got overplayed on the radio after its release, and perhaps because of that I still don't enjoy that song, but if you take that one out all the others are solid. The first four songs are an amazing emotional journey - I used to listen to just those four when I wanted to get in the zone.

Copying Radiohead's basic aesthetic template, dumbing it down a bit, focusing on interpersonal relationships rather than alienation, and all with a much less compelling structures, textures, lyrics, and vocals. I think it's all those melodramatic forced voice cracks that finally did me in. Couldn't even get through this in one sitting.

Is there a more 2000s rock-alt album than this? Coldplay quickly became a meme and as albums further progressed they moved away from this indie-alt-rock vibe with a bit of U2 and Radiohead thrown in. I'm personally still a fan of the Blue Room EP and this was the actual album followup. Production/songwriting wise they definitely stepped it up, but lost a bit of the rough edges for my tastes. Songs like High Speed are almost a Coldplay version of Subterranean Homesick Alien from Radiohead's OK Computer and Shiver could have been sung by Bono. Songs like Yellow became pop anthems and if that song did not become what it did... who knows where Coldplay would have gone. It's an important album that I may enjoy listening to about 50% of still. From Wikipedia: "The band then took a lengthy break to compose more tracks for Parachutes. A few months later, it was arranged that Allison and the band meet at a rehearsal room to finally begin production on the band's debut album. "They started up playing in the rehearsal room and they really weren't together at all. And I was very honest with them, I just sort of said 'Look, this simply isn't good enough'" I'd love to have known what they would have sounded like if that didn't happen, probably a lot rougher but maybe a bit less commercial for my tastes. Favorite tracks: Don't Panic, Spies, Sparks, We Never Change

Reminds me of good times.

So many make fun of Coldplay now because they have become a bit of a parody of themselves at times. This is a great debut album though and it does tend to bring whiny piano rock to the forefront of radio. The first six songs on this album are classics and the album deserves to be on this list.

One of Coldplay’s best releases

Ik vind dit een leuk album. Shiver is het leukste nummer. De rest is ook goed maar zo vaak gedraaid.

Debuutalbum van Coldplay. Bevat o.a. "Yellow" en "Trouble". Album heeft een relatief rustige tracklist. Kwaliteit is goed en de nummers zijn toegankelijk, typisch Coldplay. leukste nummer: Yellow De band luisterde veel naar Jeff Buckley tijdens de productie. "Shiver" is een openlijke imitatie van de stijl van Buckley.

This is one of the first albums that I remember loving entirely, so it has a special place in my heart. I truly miss _this_ Coldplay. The songs are well crafted, the lyrics are meaningful... it's just a solid album from beginning to end.

Fuck Coldplay.

Good stuff. If only they were still making music like this.

Coldplay on hyvä bändi

meh. I could make a better album in my sleep. that's about the only way.

Really well crafted, delivering its melodic hooks and interesting arrangements with subtlety and nuance. A bit ethereal and dark that sets a cool mood. Very enjoyable.

Thoughts before listening: Unsure about Coldplay - some of their songs, namely “Paradise” and “Viva La Vida” featuring quite heavily within my Childhood. While I can respect them for the high level of musicianship I’ve always found myself not revisiting their music due to it seeming rather cliche and faux emotional in my head when I remember my childhood. Maybe I’ll be proved wrong. Thoughts after listening: I ended up enjoying this a lot more than I thought I would. A very concise and well orchestrated album, exploring a lot more of an introspective sound than Coldplay later become known for in their stadium fillers. I enjoyed all of the tracks on this album and it has encouraged me to go listen to some of Coldplays later albums - im sure I won’t feel the same way about those as I did this one but this was very different to what I expected and I ended up loving it. Favourite tracks: “Don’t Panic”, “Yellow”, and “High Speed” 3/5

😴😴😴😴😴

Not a fan if Coldplay, but this album is alright. The Jeff Buckleyish song 'Shiver' is my fav because it sounds more like Jeff Buckley than Coldplay.

Really good

Yeah they disappeared up their own arses later in their career but this has consistently great songwriting and is excellent

Good start as I remember.

Oh no, what's this? A spider web and I'm caught in the middle So I turned to run The thought of all the stupid things I've done And I, I never meant to cause you trouble And I, I never meant to do you wrong And I, well if I ever caused you trouble Oh no, I never meant to do you harm I think I'm supposed to hate coldplay? Thus; I didnt want to like this album, but the problem is - its fucking excellent and I ended up really enjoying it. 4/5

muy lindo y tranquilito, me arrepiento de haber mirado a webo a coldplay antes. no es mucho mi estilo pero lo aprecio.

I suppose this is where I have to admit I actually like Coldplay. This album is pretty solid from beginning to end. I actually think their most popular song Yellow is one of the more lackluster tracks on the album. I think Shiver is the best track on the album.

Coldplay/Chris Martin catch a deservedly large amount of flack, but Parachutes was the album the projected them to the level to catch that flack. They kind of remind me of how U2 evolved into a band that people hated after Achtüng Baby. Chris Martin's lyrics on Parachutes is top notch and I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed this album. a surprising 4/5.