Parachutes

I remember coldplay was one of those bands that got a lot of trash on the internet in the late 2010's. Im excited to give this band a genuine listen. lol this album is amazing. ive been sleep. I dont think anyone in their right mind can say this is bad. This is perfect.

Disco ótimo do Coldplay. Pra quem é fã da banda, prato cheio.

This is a five for me just because I’ve grown up listening to Coldplay and my parents literally had dvds 📀 of theirs albums to play in the car. The songs are angelic and so solid to listen to at anytime, at least for me.

Er is geen album wat beter bij een maandagochtend past dan dit. Een dijk van een (debuut)album. Geweldige productie, mooie nummers, fijne lengte. Het klinkt alsof het gister uit gebracht had kunnen worden. Zonder twijfel 5 sterren.

Loved this a lot

Another band that's deeply unfashionable (like U2 for instance). I remember quite liking them at the time and on a relisten it's pretty decent early Millenium rock. I know history has been unkind since then and Chris Martin wants to hug the world and save us but that shouldn't detract from some great tunes. I like this.

God, what an album. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this again after many years. 5/5.

If I’m ever a rock star, I’m going to release my debut album in the first year of a decade, so people can look back and say that my album defined the sound of that decade. In my dreams, anyway. This is a really, really good album. I only knew the hits and didn’t know what I was missing. Wish I’d known.

Coldplay Classic - sounds better than I would have thought

Can we have this Coldplay back? Respect to Chris and co, for living their best life the last 25 years, but… it’s like invasion of the body snatchers over here! What happened to these guys? This is so self-evidently *great.* I’ve listened a billion times already, so it’s an old friend. A bit of Radiohead’s head, so to speak, but a softer heart. It’s crazy that this is a debut. Just a really great band that I would see live any day. Terrific. 5/5

a 5 star album

A favorite. Five stars forever. Hits me right in that sweet spot.

Such a good album.

A great album. It has such a chill sound. I knew quite a few of the songs

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

Cozy album.

Loved

I like Coldplay. 5/5

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.

Their best album.

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

10/10

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.

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.

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.

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

melancholy if i’ve ever heard it

No words, 5*

Beautiful

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.

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

Fantastic album. Super chill.

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

Wow - what a great band Coldplay used to be…

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!

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'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

Great album Y2K! Refreshing new sound!

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

Great album.

Amazing.

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.

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

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.

Ignoring what came after.

Gewoon prachtig.

Time Machine to the 90’s

Classic

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.

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.

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

Loved every song

Best Coldplay album. Spot on. Loved it

A great album!

Dont care what people say, if you hate coldplay for their latest albums thats absolutely fine but there is a reason they got famous to begin with

One of my favs

1. Don't Panic: beautiful track, guitar mixed with the piano sounds great. 8/10 2. Shiver: absolute banger of a track, guitar goes hard. 9.5/10 3. Spies: pretty alright song, not particularly interesting 7/10 4. Sparks: great song, possibly my favorite on this album 10/10 5. Yellow: all-time classic, great song, chris vocals are really good on this one. 8.5/10 6. Trouble: second favorite, every part of this song has such strong points. great piano opening and great ending encapsulating a hauntingly good chorus. 10/10 7. Parachutes: nice little interlude, nothing much to be said about this. 7/10 8. High Speed: nice song, not too special but it does have a very good vibe to it. 7.5/10. 9. We Never Change: love this song, lovely melody and vocals. 9/10. 10. Everything's Not Lost: great song as well very strong points. 8.5/10 Hidden track. Life Is For Living: actual nice hidden track, good end to the album. 8/10

Sonntag 5. März Classic.

SO nostalgic, makes me feel like I'm in my childhood bedroom again. Love.

Amazing. 2nd best Coldplay album

Ooof, this gets you in the feels.

Excelent Coldplay Album

Strongest five I can give. Every song on this album is fantastic. Coldplay had such a fantastic style. I still listen to this album regularly. If you all dont give it a five I will judge you. Can't wait to see the 3 star meh in group ratings after I submit this.

Bueno señores, habemos DISCAZO

Masterpiece

An album released the year I turned 18, by a bunch of college boys from the same country (sort of) - how could I not like it! I loved it at the time and, listening purely on its own merits, I loved it again now. Shiver (their breakthrough track) was an instant classic, and it turns out I remember pretty much every word of the whole album. Wonderful, it's just a shame they moved away into dance music and Hollywood marriages!

An early 2000s classic

Love how mellow and groovy it is

I'll admit, I was a bit disappointed when I saw this one pop up. But I forgot how good this album actually is,I enjoyed almost all of it. The last three tracks are a bit meh, but everything up until then is great! Really well written and performed. Where did it all go wrong for Coldplay? They really did have some great albums in the 2000s.9/10

this album is so good. first full listen and it’s very consistent and has great production. the singers voice is nice.

Jájá

Still great.

No puedo ser objetiva. Me hace bien 😌

Way better the previous Coldplay album we had, does this appeal to my white boy indie loving sensibilities, ye. Do I mind? No. Loved the guitar tone and the lyrics weren’t as prominent so I didn’t have to dislike them

I always love Coldplay

I love Coldplay.

It's like a musical weighted blanket.

Good chill album. Would listen again

Nice h

10/10 a true classic. cant believe i don’t listen to this record more often. its so refreshing to go back and listen to a band that sounds like a band… ie live instruments.

Track I liked so far: Sparks, Yellow (of course)

el pop rock volvia a los oidos y de una forma melodicamente hermosa y con una estructura digna de los 2000s, coldplay debuta con este album (el mejor de ellos a mi gusto), tocando fibra y corazon con su melancolía y retrospectiva convirtiéndose en el lider del pop rock de los 00s coldplay no suelta ese gran poder cautivador como contraparte al nu metal que sonaba en tal momento. este disco tiene ese sonido que te hace querer escuchar sus temas hasta el cansancio y cantarlos a todo pulmón. escuchá “parachutes” y vas a amar parachutes, como yo. fav songs: dont panic ☆ spies ☆ shiver ☆ yellow (es llorar cada vez que se escucha) trouble we never change 5.0

Lightning in a bottle

a classic album I come back to all the time hard to say if this or rush of blood is better

Simply wonderful. So evocative of late teenage years... I remember first hearing Trouble on the radio and thinking it was Oasis. Given what Coldplay have become I think it is easy to forget that they were once a straightforward indie band, and a bloody good one at that. Trouble, Don't Panic, High Speed, Everything's Not Lost, Yellow... there's so much good stuff on here. Screw the haters

Classic, a great first album by them. All the tracks work well together, with Shiver, Spies, and Everything’s Not Lost personal favourites.

I remember buying this CD when it came out. It was a punt for me at the time. The joy of the 1001 albums is that we get away from the modern fashion of listening to individual songs on playlists. Going back to listening to an album as the artist intended. Enjoying the juxtaposition of one track to the next, the journey they take you on. I loved this album when it first came out. It’s well crafted, starts strong and ends well. Listening to this album transported me back to a memorable time in my life and that in itself was a joy. I understand the ire that Chris Martin conjures up. I’m ignoring all that. It’s easy to forget that he became popular because the music was good. Fabulous debut. Solid 5 stars here

Increíble!!!

Before I start people can say that Coldplay are generic and shit but that’s really in their late albums and are just a typical victim of late album syndrome, this album though is a banger… Don’t panic is a solid album opener I like how ( for Coldplay’s standards) the song gradually increases in heaviness throughout, it’s really short compared to what I remember still good though. Actually shiver might just be one of the heaviest Coldplay rockers and it’s really good I especially love the pre chorus/ chorus! Spies is very slow it’s a nice mid side one break it’s great and shows what talents Coldplay used to have. Sparks is another acoustic track it’s good ( not as good as spies though). Yellow is a banger ( not the best song of the 2000’s) but still an amazing song to have as a breakthrough hit! Trouble is great too that piano is near iconic! The album’s title track is an interlude ( what a waste). Higher speed sounds cool enough to not be filler but the verse isn’t even great but it just loops over the chorus is okay though. The penultimate track we never change is a great song except for the line “ live my life an have friends around” rubbish lyricism still okay though. Everything’s not lost is the saving grace for this album amazing closer ( the hidden track is good too). This album is front loaded ( not as much as prefab sprout or the killers ( both of which have either got 5’s or getting 5’s)). But for this album it’s harder for that score because of how much worse that side two is. Like I wanted to give it a 5 just to show that Coldplay are a good band but I can’t. Actually fuck it I gave elbow a 5.

Very nice I never thought I'd like Coldplay

"Don't Panic" was on the Garden State Soundtrack and gives me literal chills every time I hear it. There are so many hauntingly gorgeous songs here, I gotta give it that 5 piece.

Good album

Uno de los álbumes que más escuché en mi adolescencia. Ese y AROBTTH son los mejores de coldplay para mi.

god dammit why does Coldplay need to keep surprising me, fuck, this is actually good just like a rush of blood, I didn’t think I would like this but I am actually very happy and surprised - this is a 9/10 for me I still stick by my belief that every other coldplay album is lame, my mind was changed on their first two so I listened to their third, X&Y, it was just so boring like maybe i’m crazy but the difference between A Rush of Blood and X&Y is like night and day (except reverse) they started out so good and in that third album, they just sound like a hollow remake of themselves, the songs all sound the same, the drop/hook is always predictable and boring, I swear there’s just something missing from it who knows, maybe if I come across another coldplay album on this site, I will be proved wrong but right now I still think only their first two are good

surpreendente, muito mejor que a atual fase pop. baita som

listened to again what an AMAZING record

Sensacional, um clássico da minha geração que eu ainda nao tinha me dado conta.

What a great album. This is before Coldplay went super pop. They are very relaxing songs. Could see me playing them soaking up the sun in summer.

Hadn’t listened to this album in years and it did not disappoint! It makes you remember that Coldplay was actually good at one point.

Already listened to it

What wrong with a bit of nostalgia for this nineties classic? 8./10, but 5/5

The best Coldplay album, never really reached these heights again, and got really bad after 3rd/4th. Yellow and Sparks are beautiful songs

é o primeiro álbum do coldplay né pai

you can't tell me otherwise

One of my favourite albums since the first time I heard it - via a tape copied from a friend with the tracklist and lyrics hand written. I was 13. This album is like a longtime friend.

Made me nostalgic for the nineties

A great listen to the debut album from Coldplay which is a band that has maybe surprisingly endured in popularity for twenty years. You can hear the fresh energy of the band as they created their own soundworld consisting of driving (sometimes disjointed) rhythms, understated instrumentals, complemented by the unique, emotive quality of Chris Martin’s voice. A very impressive first album from a great band for the new Millennium. Yellow, surely must be one of the most loved songs of the 21st century. My favourite song is Sparks. The harmony does it for me alongside the pleading tone of Chris’ voice. Made me nostalgic listening.

nunca tinha ouvido inteiro n esperava ser tão bom

wooooo coldplay let’s gooooo

Their popular for a reason. Their early stuff was awesome. It's drifted off since, but this was awesome.

Old Coldplay was based.

Great.

Mellow with a strong opening and middle, winding down towards the end. The songs have a melancholic longing in them, still sounding like the 90s but fresh enough to be distinct. Plenty of catchy hooks in their strongest songs and the rest were far from mediocre. I also really enjoyed that I could understand the lyrics without having to look them up. 'Yellow' is my least favourite song on the album but the only one I was familiar with prior to listening. 'Shiver' and 'Trouble' being my personal standouts with 'Don't Panic' not far behind.

Favorite so far! Very good!

Not my favourite Coldplay album but they really locked in their signature sound right away in this album. Very iconic and deserves credit for being such a great debut. Favourite tracks::Yellow, Everything's Not Lost

Their first and best

Amazing album. Top to bottom.

Definitely the weakest of Coldplay's big 3 almost-perfect albums, but still an absolute JAM. I gotta give 5 stars, especially as I think part of my resistance is a lack of familiarity compared to the other 2.

10/10

I was so deep into early Radiohead at the time that when I first saw the “Yellow” video on tv shortly after this album came out I was instantly hooked. Coldplay’s early work is way more than just a 90s era Radiohead pastiche though. Listening to this album (and even parts of Rush Of Blood…) Coldplay still sounds like a small bad writing simple, emotional, well-crafted songs instead of the overblown trend-hopping pop stars they’ve been the last decade plus. It seems kind of hopeless to think that they’ll ever sound like this again, but it would be nice if they went back to sounding anything like a rock band again.

Even from this point of view, where Coldplay is the first band to make featurings with BTS, their debut is a gem.

Such a great album. I didn’t realize how many songs I knew by heart. This is a true gem.

Love it

A classic. Every song is good.

Classic, Coldplay's best is still their first.

i loved this album it’s amazing. no skips and they showed so much emotion but it wasn’t a soppy thing.

Para mí un grupo y un CD que marcó un antes y un después en mi vida, ya que hasta el descubrimiento de este grupo casi todo se basaba en escuchar flamenco y carnaval. Le tengo un cariño especial y no le puedo poner menos de 5 estrellas.

Justo en la nostalgia de juventud. este álbum siempre empató bien con mi alma melancólica y así.

Wat een wereldplaat. Staat geen slecht nummer op. Daarom ook overtuigend 5 sterren.

Como que me caga Coldplay, pero ni como negar que es un gran disco. Disfruté todas las canciones, diría que es en general es un sonido wholesome, reconfortante. Me gustó sobre todo la canción con la que abre, Dont Panic, y Sparks. Mood: melancolía dosmilera

No por nada Coldplay es tan famoso como lo es hoy. Su disco debut es una joya, bueno de cabo a rabo. La inclusión del piano queda perfecta y tiene grandes canciones como Shiver, Yellow y Trouble, que si mal no recuerdo fueron los singles. Independientemente de lo que hagan hoy, este disco es una chulada.

Coldplay's debut album, *Parachutes*, is more than just a collection of songs; it's a seminal document of early 2000s alternative rock. Its blend of intimate lyrics, atmospheric music, and raw production not only launched the band to global fame but also left a lasting mark on the music landscape, though it is not without its critics and flaws. ### Lyrics and Themes: Vulnerability and Intimacy The lyrical content of *Parachutes* is characterized by a deep sense of vulnerability, often exploring themes of love, doubt, and the search for solace. The album's title itself serves as a central metaphor for emotional support and a safe haven amidst chaos . * **Love and Devotion:** The album's emotional core is often found in its portrayal of imperfect yet steadfast love. "Sparks," for instance, captures the melancholy of trying to win back an ex while acknowledging the possibility of failure . This contrasts with the more idealistic and escapist love depicted in the global hit "Yellow," a song Chris Martin wrote after being inspired by the stars outside a Welsh studio . * **Internal Struggle:** "Trouble" is a stark, piano-led confession of personal failings, written about tensions within the band itself . This willingness to confront internal conflict adds a layer of authenticity to the album's emotional core. Even the brief title track, "Parachutes," acts as a 46-second interlude that reinforces this central theme of being a constant, reassuring presence for a loved one . ### Music and Production: The Art of Restraint Sonically, *Parachutes* is an exercise in restraint, favoring quiet atmospherics over loud bombast. This was a deliberate choice, guided by producer Ken Nelson, who encouraged the band to slow down their tempos and leave more "room to breathe" in their arrangements . * **Influences:** The band's influences are clearly audible yet woven into a cohesive whole. Jonny Buckland's shimmering, atmospheric guitar work drew comparisons to The Stone Roses and The Verve, while Martin's vocal delivery on "Shiver" was a clear, self-admitted homage to Jeff Buckley . Similarly, the spacey feel of "High Speed" is frequently noted as a nod to Radiohead's *OK Computer* . The album's quiet-loud dynamic, where gentle verses explode into heartfelt choruses, became a signature for the band, particularly in songs like "Shiver" and "Everything's Not Lost" . * **Production Style:** Nelson's production is "lush" yet minimal, allowing the songs to breathe. This approach is perfectly suited to the album's moody and atmospheric tunes, creating a sense of intimacy that feels akin to listening to a band playing in the next room . This is perfectly captured in the hidden track "Life Is for Living," which follows "Everything's Not Lost" and serves as a warm, hopeful send-off . ### Influence: Ushering in a New Wave of Introspection The influence of *Parachutes* was immediate and profound. Released at a time when the "Cool Britannia" scene was fading and Radiohead was moving into experimental territory with *Kid A*, *Parachutes*' accessible, emotional rock found a massive audience . * **Paving the Way:** Its success helped pave the way for a wave of "mild-mannered guitar bands" . The album's introspective sound can be heard in the work of subsequent artists like Keane, Snow Patrol, The Fray, and OneRepublic . By offering a more sensitive and emotionally open alternative to the lairy rock of the 90s, *Parachutes* broadened the definition of what a successful British guitar band could be . ### Pros and Cons * **Pros** * **Atmosphere and Cohesion:** The album creates a singular, melancholic, and intimate atmosphere that has been praised for its beauty and consistency . * **Songwriting and Emotion:** Tracks like "Yellow," "Sparks," and "Shiver" are lauded for their ability to convey genuine, raw emotion with memorable melodies and captivating instrumentation . * **Production:** Ken Nelson's production is often cited as a major strength, perfectly capturing the band's sound and creating a "lush" and "stellar" sonic backdrop . * **Cons** * **Lack of Variety:** A common criticism is that the album can feel monotonous or "one-paced." The consistent mellow tone can cause songs to blur together, making the album feel "sleepy" or "boring" for some listeners . * **Lack of Originality:** Detractors argue that the album is overly derivative, wearing its influences too plainly on its sleeve without forging a distinctive identity of its own. Critics have pointed to the work of Jeff Buckley and Radiohead as particularly prominent comparisons . * **Lyrical Simplicity:** While effective, the lyrics are not considered exceptionally profound. Some reviewers find them "superficial," "saccharine," or even "forgettable" . The song "Yellow," while beloved, is frequently singled out for its simple lyrics . ### Conclusion Ultimately, *Parachutes* stands as a remarkably confident and influential debut. It is a snapshot of a band finding its voice in a quiet, intimate, and often melancholic space. While some may find its lack of variety and clear influences a flaw, its emotional power, timeless production, and profound impact on the early 21st-century rock landscape are undeniable. It remains a high-water mark for the band and a defining album of its era.

I'm not the biggest Coldplay fan these days, but damn what a debut album, you could def hear something special throughout the whole thing. I can't say why, but I just can't bring myself to give it a 5. It's great, and it makes me feel nostalgic for those who times, but there's still magic missing.

Never really been much of a Coldplay guy but this was a really nice record. Had it's share of lows for sure, but the highs outshined them. Coming with such insightful subject matter for a debut record is what really put it over the 3-star mark for me. The slightly held back experimental-pop moments that they later pioneered, are the best moments on this for me. PF: High Speed (So Pink Floyd-y)

Annoyingly I have to say it’s an excellent album - I’m very much in the Coldplay and Chris Martin fatigued category, but this is very strong and a great listen - almost a 5

It pains me to say it, but I quite like this album. As a kid, I loved that film, Logan’s Run, where people lived to 30 before being terminated. I often think that rule should be adapted for certain bands, more specifically Coldplay. One album, and you’re out. If this was the only thing they’d ever done, they’d deserve some of the praise heaped upon them. It hangs together and hooks me in - I like the tunes, and the crispy clean production. It’s still pretty bland, but for some reason, it doesn’t offend me in the way everything else by them does.

A good album but not as good as their second and i dont think both need to be on the list.

i liked it a lot more than i thought i would

Trying a different way of doing this... Listened before? Yes, many times Thoughts: I haven't followed Coldplay much in the past decade or so, but I've always liked their first few albums. This one is maybe not my favorite, but it's an excellent debut album. I had forgotten how much I liked some of these songs, actually; especially Sparks and Everything's Not Lost. Favorite track(s): Sparks, Yellow, Everything's Not Lost Least favorite: Spies (don't hate it, but it could be skipped and I wouldn't notice)

Que fuerte que el primer disco de Coldplay estuviera tan guapo, quien lo diría en big 2026.

Coldplay was once a great band until they consciously uncoupled into a punchline. Now their concerts are where CEOs bring their side-pieces, appear on the kiss-cam, and have to do reputational damage control.

1st 3 tracks didnt really pull me in Sparks I know this I think is it the meme song but its the first that peaked my attention I know several of the songs of course on this album. O really like Coldplay anyone be dammed. Everyone knows Yellow. I remember Trouble from around when it first came up. It definitely seemed to pick up at sparks I'll relisten to those 3 at the end and see again. The piano in Trouble is great and I know parachute too, shorter than I remember it. Found from this album I've preferred the ones I remember having listened to. 4 out of 5 for me. Don't panic is decent yes maybe just took me a min to get into the album

Solid album. 3.75 out of 5

Klassiskt jävla album.

Huh, hade glömt att cp var ett riktigt band som gjorde bra musik en gång i tiden.

As with most of the other reviewers on here, I had preconceived notions about Coldplay. But this is objectively a very well crafted record. There is a consistent vibe, some very well written songs, and excellent production. This is an excellent record. And I will definitely listen again. Maybe a hot take: this is what I was expecting to get from U2.

Coldhead or rather Radioplay. I've only really listened to modern Coldplay, so this was a very welcome style change.

I liked every song in the album, I would give it a solid 8 out of 10, I knew 2 songs from the albumn

growing up in the 00s nostalgia honestly

Not as good as A Rush of Blood to the Head, but still a strong album. Look everyone knows "Yellow" but that song is just fine to me? I don't really get why that's their most popular song. Personally I enjoy "Trouble" or maybe "Sparks" the most on here. "Don't Panic" and "Shiver" are the other standouts for me here.

It’s all Yellow, all the time Only downhill from here

My family listened to this album and Rush of Blood to the Head incessantly back in the day. I have a lot of nostalgia for it and think it’s still really solid, but god damn what Coldplay is now makes it pretty hard to want to play this these days.

Coldplay is a band I never really got into. They had a reputation as being not cool. Of course that’s a dumb reason to avoid anything. This album is pretty good. And even before listening to this, I did know Yellow and always thought it was really good

Wow hadn’t listened in years. It really is their best album.

Excellent album, a near Himalayan peak. High foothills.

72

It's easy to be a hater, but this particular album is... Great? "Trouble" is a masterclass sorry not sorry.

their best

Sometimes I forgot that these are same people that made adventure of a lifetime

Being human is the ability to hold two seeming conflicting truths in your mind at the same time, such as “later day Coldplay is Starbucks white (sic) noise” and “Coldplay’s first two albums are quite good.”

A classic. What can be said that hasn't already? Their music took a generation by storm, and this album had Sparks, AND Yellow, which are basically millennial music to its core. I cannot say that I loved everything in this album, but I definitely liked it. An influential band that is still making music and touring in 2026. Great band, and a great album.

Essential for any collection

ah, early Coldplay - when it was ok to like them and they made decent indie pop music. This album isn't quite as good as I remember, but Yellow is still a classic and Trouble probably would be if it wasn't used for every sad tv montage ever made since 2000. Coldplay did make sone good music in the '00s. Pity they became total commercial pop sell outs.

I can hear the appeal. “Yellow” is pretty. Chris Martin has an appealing voice. Lyrics on “Spies” are a bit nonsensical but it sounds good. I appreciate that the shortest song is the one that is the album title.

Unironically some pretty amazing rock. Sure it's mainstream but Yellow and Sparks are still beautiful songs, and this is how you do like pop rock in my opinion

The ultimate 3.5-star band! Nothing too annoying happening, always one or two enjoyable enough tunes in the vein of alt rock Radiohead-lite Brit pop

my favorite of coldplay.

I was shocked at how many songs I have actually listened too. Sparks is my favorite song on the album.

Honestly a really solid album and it's a bummer because I feel like their most recent work just turns people off to them as a whole, but either way this was still wildly successful so I can't call it underrated either. Only a couple songs near the end that were pretty boring but besides that this album just gives off a really cozy vibe that feels of its time but not dated either. 4/5

It was all really good!

I bought "Parachutes" upon its release, drawn in by the exceptional single 'Yellow' - a track matched by an equally memorable music video. It remains a fine, genuinely lovely album, possessing a raw, unpolished charm that their subsequent work lacked. For me, 'Sparks' and 'Trouble' join 'Yellow' as the definitive stand-out tracks. By the time the album reaches 'Trouble', Chris Martin’s delivery feels remarkably mournful and fragile. His vocals carry a vulnerability so profound it makes you want to cheer him up, rendering the performance less like a polished recording and more like an apology delivered in real time. Following this debut, Coldplay never quite managed to hold my interest across the span of a full album, even if they undoubtedly produced some excellent individual tracks later in their career. Looking back, "Parachutes" remains a cohesive debut - a grounded, well-crafted collection of indie-pop songs. While the influence of U2 and The Edge’s distinct guitar work is present, it feels like a respectful nod rather than a direct copy. That said, the album isn't entirely flawless; 'High Speed' wears its Radiohead influences a little too visibly, and 'We Never Change' occasionally veers into mournful dullness. Neither are poor tracks, however, and the album comfortably achieves a four-star status. 1 "Don't Panic" (4/5) 2 "Shiver" (4/5) 3 "Spies" (4/5) 4 "Sparks" (5/5) 5 "Yellow" (5/5) 6 "Trouble" (5/5) 7 "Parachutes" (3/5) 8 "High Speed" (3/5) 9 "We Never Change" (3/5) 10 "Everything's Not Lost" (includes hidden track "Life Is for Living") (4/5) Total - 40 Average - 4 380/1001 202/380 albums reviewed were new to me.

You could play me any song from this album and I’d be able to tell it was Parachutes Spies is so good Proof that a simple sound and a good story is all you need Cheer up though Chris

Really nice pop has some nice vocals and guitar too and two top singles , influenced by other from the past

Hadn't noticed before how much Chris Martin's falsetto sounds like Thom Yorke's ... Coldplay is obviously no Radiohead, but this was a good listen. A lot like the "2-3 really good songs and the rest fine/inoffensive" albums that I also typically give 3-4 stars; this one had 4 really good ones so it gets 4.

Enjoyed it more than I was expecting

Vaikka City-lehdessä joskus tästä pumpusta annettiin suht kuvaava lausunto, niin kyl tää varhainen tuotanto on kivaa. Ei oo mennyt vielä liian rankalla kädellä viivottimen kanssa väsätyks vaan enempi semmosta taitekohdan tavaraa vuostuhannen vaihteeseen. Tietty kyynikko vois sanoo, että tossa vaiheessa vielä prittipopit hönki niin rankasti, että nääkin sit yritti sillä vaikutteella tehä muniinpuhalteluaan. NO, kaikesta huolimatta mieluisa levy ja melkeen ne isoimmat hitit tässäkin edustaa sit sitä heikointa ainesta. Eli "vahva täyteraitalevy".

Ihan hyvä levy! Kovia biisejä levyn täydeltä, mutta on siellä seassa myös muutama aika huttukin. Ei vissiin ole kauhean katu-uskottavaa tykätä Coldplaysta, mutta hyvä levy on hyvä levy, vähän niinkuin mureke on mureke.

- Wow Yellow is a real tearjerker - Lowkey enjoyed it a lot more than I expected, the guitars are amazing dude

My go to chill album, altho there r a few songs which r a bit pants

Even 26 after it was released this album feels original and refreshing. Much better than the basic drivel they descend into

Coldplay is a truly good band. 5/10 saved. Saved a few more tracks from this album - "Shiver," "Trouble," and "High Speed". Already liked "Don't Panic" and "Spies". "Yellow" is good but I don't like it anymore.

As a Coldplay fan (and, yes, I **am** fun; full throated and uniconic) I've always been more a fan of their later albums: 'Viva La Vida' and on. Heck, I don't even listen to 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head' that often outside of "Clocks". But all the same, I'd hafa be a fool to deny this album. Sure, it might be a **little** Radiohead-y — but I like those guys, too. A little "Yellow" ain't gonna ruin **my** day.

Such an calm album so beautiful frr the vibes hit ngl

Coldplay's early run is legendary. What a fall off man.

Some brilliant songs but I can't give coldplay a 5

This is a significant debut album from the start of the new century. It is the sound of a band each with a contribution and the bridge between Radiohead, U2 and the post britpop indie rock boom. Yellow, Trouble and Don't Panic were good enough to get them an early Glastonbury headline before they went stratospheric with the sophomore effort. The 'album' tracks show an approach to writing that would develop into a more melodic approach that would centre less around Johnny Buckland's Edge-influenced chiming guitar and more around Chris Martin's piano led songs. Nevertheless this album was an auspicious start that managed to improve remarkably in the coming decade.

Surprisingly solid. Nothing too crazy or dynamic here but great sound and writing.

Solid britpop album. Coldplay gets some hate for later stuff but I really dig their first couple of albums.

I quite enjoyed this one. The atmosphere is incredible and is very well done. Most of the songs give me vibes reminiscent of the softer songs on Radiohead's The Bends and OK Computer. Just so peaceful, soothing and angelic. I thought because 'Coldplay' is the artist, I thought it was - just like A Rush of Blood to the Head - going to be just pop slop, but both albums are pretty meticulous. Out of the two Coldplay albums I've heard now, I overwhelming prefer and see myself returning to this one. Highlight Song/s: "Spies"

Don't Panic - 4/5 Shiver - 4/5 Spies - 3.5/5 Sparks - 4/5 Yellow - 5/5 Trouble - 4/5 Parachutes - 4/5 High Speed - 4/5 We Never Change - 3.5/5 Everything's Not Lost - 4/5 You could tell that these guys had something on their hands when this came out. However it's just been relegated as "the one with Yellow" as Coldplay commercialized themselves and lost what they had originally. This first foray has traces of what was left of Britpop, with mostly stripped down instrumentals outside of Yellow which added in some more for texture. I can see why this is just Yellow and 9 other songs, but those other songs are good enough to not let Coldplay be a one hit wonder. Unfortunate. Overall: 4/5 Favorites: Yellow

I unapologetically love a solid third to half of this album, and I'm really okay with the rest, too. Very nostalgic, almost a five for me.

I really like the vibe of this. The 3 album run after this are better in my opinion. Solid 3.5/5.

Liked this so much!!!

Didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did

Likar gamle Coldplay, og dette var jo ein nydeleg debut.

Liker godt soundet, fine tekster, bra buildup

Once upon a time, Coldplay made really good albums!

About 2/3 of the way through this album, I started to get worried that I might have to give 5 stars to Coldplay, the band that I proclaimed the worst band in the world around 2005. My position has relaxed significantly since then, but still was not expecting to like this so much. Fortunately it kind of petered out at the end.

Sehr gut, und Vorbereitung zum kommenden Meisterstück Yellow, Shiver, everything is not Lost...

Don't Panic

🎧💛🎉🪄💿

I hadn't heard this before other than Parachutes & Yellow (obviously). Pretty good first album.

Like many, I don't particularly enjoy the band Coldplay has become. However, I really enjoyed revisiting this album that I loved in my youth. Sure, Chris Martin isn't going to win any awards for the lyrics, and he's never been a great singer, but those things make this album really approachable. It's like a comforting hug.

Really solid pop-rock from Coldplay. “Coldplay used to be good” is kinda overdone at this point but based on this album i’m inclined to agree. The songs are all about love i think? New relationships, unrequited love, failing relationships. Works for me honestly. I’m also really drawn to Chris Martin’s voice here. Very charming and fits the songs well. If i think about it for too long i start to hear that chainsmokers song he was on…. Some of the twinkly lead guitar work sounds like ringtones/corporate training music but i understand that trope probably comes from companies ripping THIS off.

There was a time I would have sworn that A Rush of Blood to the Head was the best Coldplay (Viva La Vida eventually dethroned that album), but as I get older and their career advances, it becomes clear that Rush was the band perfecting a formula that they would use off and on for the rest of time. This album edges out Rush these days because it is hungry and imperfect.

Turns out I'm more of a Coldplay fan than I realised.

This is pretty nice debut album. It's understandable how this kicked off their popularity

I like the album

Hard to decouple my rating from the deep nostalgia I have for this, A Rush of Blood to the Head and X&Y. Whatever your opinion of 2026 Coldplay, I don’t think you can deny these albums sound great and have some absolutely classic songs on them.

I feel like Coldplay is like bread. The same basic ingredients go into every song, it's pretty beige or white for the most part, not a lotta spice involved overall, but it's still good. Bread is good. Also white people tend to go bonkers over even subpar bread (I say as a white person who does this, AND as a white person who enjoys Coldplay. I'm part of the problem.)

Favorite track(s): Don't Panic, Shiver, Sparks, Yellow, Trouble Heard before Previous rating: 7/10

Oh cool, the other well regarded Coldplay album that i’ve been meaning to listen to, (and i loved that other one!) Pleased to say this was solid throughout, don’t love it as much as the following album, but it was beautifully somber and melancholic throughout. Standouts are Sparks, We Never Change and Everything’s Not Lost.

Gorgeous album

This is like 1989 but I have good memories of the songs. I have no idea if I’m a nostalgia merchant but god they could write. A shame about their newer stuff.

Enjoyed. Most of it is kinda sleepy but enjoyable.

Had forgotten I actually quite liked this at the time, and not without reason. Nicely-crafted (if rather inoffensive) songs that actually sound like humans creating music together, with some subtly effective guitar playing. Have basically hated everything they've done since, though...

I'm not good at analysing but ironically this album feels that i'm jumbing from a plane ,the wind the pressure everything. i hate coldplay so much!!!!

Good album but not my absolute favorite Coldplay one. 7.1/10

glömmer alltid bort att jag typ ändå gillar Coldplay då jag lyssnar på detta :P

I enjoyed this far more that I anticipated. Great "Sunday " music.

This came out the year I was pregnant and is too wrapped up in nostalgia for a proper review. But I think this album held up well-

If this exact album was released by a band called coldhead or radioplay, it would be a 3.98 on RYM 4

Yllättävää, että pidän Coldplayta, vaikka muuten tämän tyyppinen musa ei erityisen lähellä sydäntä olekaan. Debyytti on debyytti ja kyllä tästä kuulee, että biisit on tehty sydämellä ja intohimolla. Paljon hyviä biisejä. Suosikit: biisikolmikko Sparks, Yellow, Trouble 4/5

some real BANGERS but some mids but still WOW shiver <3 4/5 but maybe nostalgia is really carrying me on this one

Some monotony on the album (spies, high speed) but overall I love the guitar (sparks, we never change) and piano (trouble). I’m biased because I listen to a lot of songs off of this album

I don't care if it's not cool, I enjoyed it. Whatever.

Honestly, I didn’t think I’d like this album that much until just now. The guitar playing is great, and Chris Martin’s vocals are warm and melancholic. There are amazing tracks on here such as “Yellow” and “Sparks” that give you the feels all the way through. I enjoyed this quite a bit and works definitely listen to it again. Overall Score: Strong 7

Some rlly good songs but a couple I rlly disliked mainly shiver

Très cool. Leur peak pour moi (hors Viva la vida). Malheureusement ils ont trop fait tourner la sauce même si c'est pas le sujet ici. Très bon album, moments mémorables: Sparks & Yellow. Ambiance homogène tout colle bien

This, AROBTTH and x&y are actually really great albums

I made fun of this because it was the album that dropped on my birthday. But honestly, it starts pretty strong and I love the piano. Green Eyes is sweet.

sounds like high school (i did like this a lot), hell of a debut album

Don’t Panic // Shiver // Sparks // Yellow // Trouble //

First two reviews of this album were 1s, don't understand why. It's a great, chill vibe. Amazing debut album. Have enjoyed this one since childhood.

Coldplay is good, this one is a little muted and soft but some great tracks. The other albums from this time, more anthemic really unlocked something in me 3.5

украли все у радиохед и довольны

An not-quite-perfect but solid debut album that showed so much promise. Unfortunately it was better than everything that would come after.

Already knew this album but forgot how good it was. Used to think Rush of Blood was far and away their best but this is almost there

So I know it’s not kosher to say you like Coldplay. And yes Chris can come across as a bit of a twat. But listening to parachutes fresh after a few years I have to say it is a stunningly accomplished debut album. It’s hard to hear anything new into such oversaturated radio songs as yellow, don’t panic and to some extent shiver but I could appreciate the tight musicianship they have and the absolute conviction in the lyrical delivery which makes them sound like they are 8-10 years in -not fresh on the scene. I do prefer two of their follow ups (Rush of blood and viva la vida) as more complete albums whereas parachutes doesn’t quite hold together as well as an album. The lesser songs are very much filler but with six standouts that’s far better than average. So hate on me all you want but, ignoring the public image (and thank the almighty we are far past the Chris and Gwynth show) I still feel you can really appreciate this for the music.

Some good tunes

Bueno, pero no tan bueno

A solid, melodic album before they became mega-annoying.

Pretty good.

Chris Martin may have an insufferable quality to him but this album is a perfect exhibition as to why they are pop music. The good kind of pop. Their songs have been used countless times whether it was to get through troubling times, coming to terms with terminal illness, the wonder of life and love - this album absolutely deserves merit for evoking such visceral emotions. To impact masses in the way they did in the early 2000s should not be dismissed.

Very good album. For some reason, I had never listened to Coldplay with real interest. I found this album very good. I enjoyed "Sparks", "Yellow", "Trouble" (I'd say this was my favourite track), or "High Speed". It's a solid 4.

Viva La Vida is the best Coldplay album, hands down. Parachutes has good tracks on it and there are some songs on here that I LOVE, but there are other songs I don't necessarily love either.

Listened to this a bunch when it first came out. Great debut album - really enjoy all the tracks from start to finish. Just a bit too subdued to earn 5 stars.

fantastic album and very much holds up.

Have never been so indifferent to discover a hidden track. That said, have to admit this is an above average album for its genre and over it's full length did just enough to edge a 4

Not a huge Coldplay fan but I enjoy their earlier stuff much more that later. So this is enjoyable, some great songs. Although I find his falseto grating

No me gusta Coldplay, pero supongo que más bien ese sentimiento es hacia ellos post viva la vida. This álbum is alright

no es un cinco porque no me gustan tanto las últimas rolas, no porque sea coldplay lo juro

Uy que disco que salió, a ver yo no soy muy fan de Coldplay, es una banda suave, creo que más cerca del pop que del rock, pero tienen lindas baladas y un vocalista como chris Martín que tiene una muy linda voz para este estilo de música, mezclando mucho su voz de pecho, de cabeza y falsetes. para mí parachutes es su trabajo más sólido sin duda y su mejor disco, lo que los lanzó a la fama, creo que es el disco que más puede acercarse a algo más indie que pop. Tiene una producción muy delicada, la mezcla entre la guitarra acústica y la eléctrica de la derecha suena muy bien, son melodías que suenan mágicas y atmosféricas, creo que también aporta algo distinto la afinación que tiene la guitarra de chris martin tocando acordes abiertos, usando todas las cuerdas, tiene bajos y baterías simples que le dan lo que necesita a cada canción, algo sencillo y rítmico mientras la voz y las guitarras le dan el relieve. Este disco está lleno de melodías que se te quedan pegadas y de una mezcla de distintas emociones, con música en tonos tristes, melancólicos y reflexivos y letras de amor y algo más optimistas de lo que puede sonar la música. Es de los discos más vendidos en Reino Unido de este siglo, es su trabajo discográfico más comercial lo que puede deberse a un mundo de la música que empezaba a experimentar cada vez más, Coldplay vuelve a lo básico y con muy buenas canciones. Personalmente es de mis discos favoritos que he escuchado, debe estar dentro de mis 30 discos favoritos quizás (hasta ahora) Canción favorita: me gustan casi todas, destaco sparks y trouble unos temazos (para no nombrar yellow que es otra canción muy muy linda) Este disco es un 4 y creo que junto a la this it es el disco que más disfruto de los que han salido hasta ahora

Honestly, never listened to coldplay album up to this point, because I thought they were just a ,,hits band’’. But boy was I wrong, it is so good it’s crazy. Such a comfort album, sets you in a mood like no other. Still feel like some parts of it are just okay but nonetheless great listen.

Nice melodies, will definitely listen again to this record.

Great record. I enjoyed the mellow and introspective tones that it was going for. Favourite Track(s): Shiver, Don't Panic, Sparks, Yellow Least Favourite Track(s): High Speed

Solid. I would have never have listened to this otherwise.

A mellow version of rock, almost post-rock, which is enjoyable when one's nervous system needs support. 4.5/5

hood classic

Everyone had at least one friend in uni who told you they were a musician, and could play multiple instruments. When they asked you to come see them play, it was always with the knowledge that we'd still be friends even if they were a bit shit. Which they usually were. Coldplay tap in to the same crappy vibes as those guys (it's always guys). But unlike your mate, being invited to the local pub to see them, Coldplay can actually write an ok song. Parachutes is good. A few timeless classics in there. Chris Martin is still whiny.

Good production value and very chill album. This brings back a lot of memories from my childhood and teenage years. I never got why they were so hated and polarising. They can feel bland sometimes but sometimes a more chill relaxed album is great. However whoever called them "risk-averse radiohead" made me crack the fuck up, because you ain't wrong.

A little bland, but with some iconic bangers regardless. I had a good time, and it was such a blast to the past. Damn.

Somewhat wild, but there was a time, when Coldplay was actually good. Favorite song here is probably Spies.

sehr melancholisch.

This album starts strong, it also has Yellow which was the first single I heard that made me turn my head to pay attention to Coldplay. But some tracks in the middle are kinda boring. I can't believe it's been almost 30 years since this came out!

My favorite Coldplay album. Highlights: Shiver, Sparks, Yellow, Spies, Trouble and Everything’s Not Lost. 4.1

Really solid from start to finish. Enjoyed listening to that again for the first time in years. 4.4

Who’s really got anything bad to say about a Coldplay album? It’s tots sad boy music but it’s really beautiful and as many angsty middle school memories as this one brings up, I can really appreciate some incredible song writing on this one.

3.5 I think? Or 4??? I’ll round up to 4

Having bought this when it came out it has aged well, great singles, and the rest is not filler l.

great so far

"viva la vida" pep guardiola visca barca 💙❤️

So I have always been adamant that i hate Coldplay. They are so middle class and nice and Chris Martin is just such a gangly, golden retriever of a man that he annoys me even whilst seeming like an actual nice bloke. I always said it would be great to play bass for Coldplay as you would be minted and no-one would know who you are. If people told me they liked Coldplay they went into the "ah you are one of those beige types" category. That said, and I stand by all of the above .... I quite liked this album and will likely listen to it again....although i am not sure I am prepared to admit that yet outside of here....

What happened to Coldplay

Hate Coldplay all you want, im not a fan myself. But as far as debut albums are concerned this one delivers in all fronts. I gravitate towards debuts because I feel you get the raw talent without outside influence, true art if you will. And this record is proof that my methods work. Good show!

I was going to give this three stars, but I really like the very last song, so I am bumping up to four stars.

I can’t help but love this.

An excellent debut album. Hit after hit. 4 stars. Fave - Sparks.

Very competent debut.

Coldplay huh? I think a younger version of myself might have hated this. Me at 39, however, is a different story. Maybe this is just a good record. I’ll admit I never really gave this a fair shake as a teenager. This was cool. 4/5

good. my mom hated coldplay when i was growing up other than yellow but i listened to this now for the first time and i rather enjoyed it, whiny piano music gets me.

who hurt chris martin that much? ;( or did he really hurt someone…

This is soooooo much better than the other cosplay album

Early coldplay was a lot better, authenticly quoting influences like my bloody valentine and britpop greats. Damn you Chris Martin for nearly making me cry. Take your points and get out of here.

4.5 - Late night sad mood listen, great album with a lot of good songs.

Well...at the time I remember thinking it was kind of backpacking off of Radiohead's more accessible stuff. Radiohead were going more experimental so these guys got sucked into the vacuum left behind. Relistening now I still think I nailed it hahaha. This is good pop songwriting though and the guy can sing. It's where they went after this record that disappoints me. It';s a bit white-boy depresso, however it is polished and dressed up and then you get smacked in the face with YELLOW which as a song lyric doesn't make much sense, and despite the production not ageing well the song still slaps. Sparks was a fav.. oh snap I forgot about Trouble! That spoke to my broken teen heart.

Good album, definitely a few songs that stand out from the others. Never quite understood the mass appeal of Yellow, but it's alright. Favourite song on this one is definitely trouble

Another band that went off a cliff edge. This seems a world away from the music they’re making now. V nostalgic for any kid growing up around this time. It’s not a perfect album but has some of the best songs of the 00s on it. I listened to it on the way back from a night out and it might be the perfect musical accompaniment for this. Growing up the whole album felt very ‘London’ so being able to drift through the streets living here now listening to it is a trip.

3.9 2x w/ Erika on way to and from Varsity/High

Directo al alma, te hace conectar con la tristeza y nostalgia de una linda forma. Trouble te arruina

OG Coldplay - so good. I miss these moody vibes from them

Ephemeral

This reminds me of my childhood

2000. Debut studio album.

Coldplay? Never heard of them… 😉

Look, I am dreading the next few inevitable Coldplays on this list as much as anyone, but their debut? This is reasonable. It's slow, like so much of Coldplay is... in fact, I recall my critique of Yellow being just that... a little slow, a little boring. By comparison, it's a masterpiece, but that's always been a vibe they brought. But here there is still an earnestness. "Don't Panic" feels trite at this point, but it still delivers as an opener. "Trouble" crawls, but it's got a sluggish beauty. Like, these things are just facts here, not criticisms. Chris Martin feels tired in a way that you feel in your bones on songs like "Spies"... it's an ominous quiet. It feels stylistic in a way that it doesn't in future albums. Probably a light 4*, but worth having in the collection. I am so biased toward Shiver as the top track. It's got a great riff, a great melody, and an urgency that is rarely heard in Coldplay.