Parachutes

From a time when they focused on music

So schön und gut: Musikalisch, technisch, top produziert

Brilliant album. Beautiful music, beautiful vocals, beautiful lyrics. It is nearly 25 years old, and it does not sound dated in the least little bit. This album is a true, timeless masterpiece.

Beautiful. Sad. I love his voice

5/5, one of my favorite bands

Again, owned it on CD. A couple of favorites here. Let’s give it a spin. Great album. Sounds even better on good headphones. Want it on vinyl now.

It’s fucking great, haters gonna hate.

favorite album of all time - how can anything compete with the perfection that is parachutes

Great album, loved it.

it's just a gorgeous album and I won't take any slander

I love Coldplay now

Somehow I had always registered Coldplay in my head as a "boring" band. Yes, the songs are soft and perhaps that's what I didn't like about them when I was a metalhead in my teenage years. But revisiting this as an adult, it just resonates with me so much more. Obviously I had heard Yellow before, but it wasn't until now that I really listened to it closely and fully appreciated it. Coldplay has that dreamy, ethereal quality about them that puts me in a certain pensive mood. I genuinely enjoyed every song on this album. I didn't find myself checking to see how many songs I had left, which is a sign that I didn't want it to end.

Incredible. Not a single bad song on the album. If Coldplay had continued to make music in the style of Parachutes, A Rush of Blood to the Head and X&Y in the emerging ‘post-britpop’ style they would be one of my favourite bands. Unfortunately, they kind of sold out.

Classic

Always an amazing album.would Call it a modern Classic of Alternative / Rock

its good

jesus. one of the best bands and best albums ever. no more to say.

Don't Panic- 5/5 Shiver- 4.3/5 Spies- 4.7/5 Sparks- 5/5 Yellow- 5/5 Trouble- 4.4/5 Parachutes- 4.5/5 High Speed- 4.7/5 We Never Change- 5/5 Everything's Not Lost- 5/5 Total- 4.8/5

Alright, actually

I know they don't have a lot of credibility these days, but I love this album.

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.

When I saw this pop up I was confident it would be a 5, but I can’t quite get there. Don’t Panic has been a favorite since Garden State, but I don’t LOVE any of the other tracks. Solid 4, though!

I’ve listened to this before, especially when it was everywhere in 2000. I’ve generally liked Sparks and Yellow, and that remains the case. I bought the album after this on the strength of The Scientist, which I still think is their best song. Then I think they fell off hard.

Awesome album. This is definitely from before they became cringe

I have no shame in saying this album is pretty great and I enjoyed it a lot

När Coldplay var bra.

Väldigt coldplay

Never realised it but I had some innate prejudice against Coldplay but I did actually like this album. It’s a consistent mellow and melancholy vibe throughout, which in the right (or wrong) headspace could probably make this album hit hard. It’s smooth and easy listening, nice vocals over chilled instrumentals. Pleasantly surprised Highlights: Yellow Sparks We never change

Big moody work day, spun this twice

J'ai longtemps été réfractaire à Coldplay. Les temps passent.

Great Coldplay

I will forever love Coldplay for making me feel good! I love this album and enjoyed every song.

Early Coldplay >>> Any other Coldplay. What a debut album.

Coldplay really was cooking with their first few albums. I had this - their debut - CD as a literal child but it's been awhile since I sat with it in its entirety. Sparks and Yellow remain among the coziest, best love songs of all time. There's a couple skips but overall a really nice time.

Quintessential Coldplay

Better than I remembered and full of great songwriting. Where did it all go wrong?

Ugh I so hate the rating I’m gonna give this album already. Coldplay became and are sort of a musical joke as their inexplicable success turned them into laughably pompous idiots. But this album is, I dare say, if not good at least not as band as they turned out to be. Besides the ubiquitous Yellow I remember loving this album when it came out and I still find this particular band of Brit pop enjoyable to listen to. Not every song is a gem but there is more good than bad. God forgive me…

4.5 casi casi

I think I unfairly malign Coldplay; it’s not their fault that they created such a distinct sound and have had such a longstanding career. I was a little miffed when this album came up but by Sparks I was tuned in and then Yellow knocked me off my feet with how beautiful it remains to this day. Martin’s vocals are just lovely to listen to and wow I’ve just realised this is their debut album. I’m feeling too nostalgic for my own good.

It's interesting having this album so soon after The Bends considering it's probably where any Radiohead/Coldplay comparisons are most apt. I would definitely place A Rush of Blood to the Head and Viva La Vida (honestly maybe even X & & purely for the electronic experiments) as better albums than this one, but it's certainly a good starting point for them. I know Sparks is a huge tiktok hit or whatever (apparently their fifth most streamed song?? ahead of clocks and fix you??????) but it's gotta be the most boring coldplay song in history. just not sure what the appeal is. On the other hand, Don't Panic is beautiful and one of their best. Some days I find Yellow a bit too much but when I was listening through the album I was reminded how good it can sound.

Un buen disco del grupo, de aquella primera etapa tan fructífera, variada e interesante. Lo que vino después, bueno... Excepto 'Everyday Life', el resto un delirio para cumplir el contrato. Reconozco que mi favorito de ellos es 'A Rush of Blood to the Head', pero este se va a llevar una muy buena puntuación, me gusta mucho volver a él de vez en cuando. Canciones favoritas: Yellow, Don't Panic, High Speed, Everything's Not Lost

I see the point of many haters: this album too often sounds like a tamed, harmless and quite conventional version of 90s Radiohead. Still, before becoming a little boring towards the end, I found the songs pretty well crafted and produced. All in all this is an enjoyable pop/indie rock album (although a little dated)

Okay, so für den Hintergrund ganz nice ohne zu langweilig zu sein

I like this Coldplay a lot better than modern Coldplay. There is more variation in the songs and the sounds are more diverse, compared to modern Coldplay which feels like manufactured mass consumption music without soul. This album still sounds interesting, but never challenging.

A very nice debut from Coldplay. Some songs I already knew and a bunch I've not heard before. Super chilled overall. Shiver is a banger. 3.5/5.

I have a hard time with Coldplay. I enjoy their songs, but I also feel like they're not all that special. Did this album make the top 1001 list just because all the reviewers were the same age when it came out? These guys are great musicians, no doubt. Their albums and live performances are equally tight and clean. But they're just one of many from this musical moment. I hear so many other bands in their sound. Which isn't bad, but makes it hard for me to know why they're on this list. I remember when this came out everyone thought it was Dave Matthews Band. And there are lots of other similar sounds, from red hot Chile peppers to incubus to the cure and u2 to a whole list of no-name independent artists from the mid 90s. These guys sit at an interesting intersection of shoe gaze and pop. Almost acoustic, almost light alt, almost pop, almost slow grunge, almost..... Do I enjoy the album? Sure. But I'm not listening to it in my off hours. Does it represent something in the musical landscape? Sure. But it's not anything stand-out by itself. I rate it well, partially out of respect for all the others who contributed and pioneered these sounds but aren't on this list.

I received "A Rush of Blood to the Head" before I got this album, and it only took one song for me to determine this is the better album (other people agree as well). The songs are an indie pop/rock type of music with a reflective feel to them. There are elements of darkness, melancholy, longing, urgency, and just passionate emotion in general. The songs were mostly softer, but I liked how the music enveloped me and made me feel. I think my favorite song was "We Never Change".

I know it’s fashionable to hate Coldplay, but I enjoyed this. Never listened on a “good” audio system before, and it was pretty engaging.

The good Coldplay

Parachutes is Coldplay at their most intimate and least overproduced. It contains several excellent songs—“Don’t Panic,” “Shiver,” “Sparks,” “Trouble,” and “Yellow”—and it establishes a distinctive emotional atmosphere with remarkable confidence. But it is not a perfect album. The lyrics can be vague, the pacing occasionally drags, and some tracks feel more like mood pieces than fully developed compositions. Its influence and importance are also partly the result of what Coldplay became afterward. A beautiful, restrained debut—but a very good album rather than an untouchable classic.

I'll be the first to admit that I have a soft spot for Coldplay based on when I first encountered them. I get hit with a blast of warm nostalgia like a comfy blanket when I hear their early work, so I recognize that that makes me a very biased voter. They're corny, they're hopeless romantics, they're annoyingly positive - but I wish we had more music like this now, truly, instead of music that focuses on all the ways the world is bad. And a lot of their stuff is catchy. So, 4/5.

9/10

7/10

Day 27 I reckon Coldplay has probably saved someone's life Fav track: Trouble

Such a unique voice. Beautiful, haunting and just great. A fantastic album with one of my favorite songs on this album.

Some of my friends in high school used to argue that Coldplay was bigger, and better, than U2. They were wrong, obviously, but man these first few Coldplay albums were great. Too bad you can’t just shorten their name when you’re talking about them. I love CP doesn’t have the same meaning.

I know hating Coldplay is cool as hell but this is at least a 4. It gets a bit vanilla toward the very end, but there are some really great songs on here. Just try to forget what Coldplay eventually became and you’ll be fine.

o que falar além do óbvio né... parece que o som deles era muito mais característico e Deles quando era nessa pegada do que o que veio a se tornar agora

o coldplay funcionava muito pra mim quando eles tinham pressão baixa

Fuck. Coldplay has this unique ability to touch the soul directly. There aren’t any insane lyrics or musical things happening, it’s just a conversation between my emotions and Chris Martin. I love the sound of Spies, and then it goes right into the brutal 1-2 punch of Sparks and Yellow. I started tearing up a little on the ride into work. Something about those songs transforms me back into a little kid. Trouble feels like a hug from a parent or older sibling. We Never Change feels like commentary on naivety and expecting the world to be perfect, which is followed up with Everything’s Not Lost, and to me that seems like a before and after of a tragic/serious event that threatened to alter someone’s personality. Loved the storytelling. No notes really from Don’t Panic, Parachutes, or High Speed. They didn’t feel as significant to me. Favorites: Spies, Sparks, Yellow

This album was perfect for my rainy quiet day yesterday. Chris Martin's voice is so powerful and drips with a personal attachment to the music. It's a deep debut from a crowded alt-rock field. I loved slower tempo combined with Martin's high flying voice, especially when the guitars hit the distortion (particularly Shiver). Their sound is so easy to fall into and just let it wash over and through you. I found the acoustic songs on the album pretty and emotional but just missing the last few feet of emotional depth. Unfortunately the back half of the album struggles to hit the same profoundness and it feels like them playing the same themes and musical moments from the first half. Overall though, I loved their sound and will be returning to this album regularly. High 4s across the board. Favorite tracks: Don't Panic, Shiver, Sparks.

Sound-wise, I'm hearing a lot of that Radiohead alt-rocky distorted and reverb'd guitar sound that seemed to pervade the late 90's/early 2000's. Not that I have a problem with it, but this isn't a sonic innovation by any stretch. I can see where the milquetoast allegations come from, even if I don't fully agree. Not a ton happening musically that we haven't seen before, but that's not really Coldplay's calling card anyways. Some things I noticed: lots of hall reverb throughout the album, a la Beach House (maybe just a product of the early aughts), and especially in Trouble. A refreshingly light touch on the drums in a lot of the songs, and it almost sounds like they're using brushes instead of sticks in some of the songs. Most of the dough gets made on emotional impact though (and like 15% on Chris Martin's falsetto lmao), felt most acutely in the alley-oop dunk of Sparks and Yellow... still hits. If you listen with a vibes-focused mindset you'll enjoy the album a lot better. I listened critically the first time, then just let myself go the second time, and I enjoyed it a lot more the second time around. The lyricism did not move me at all. None of it's bad, but none of it's that good either. Broadly speaking, the front half of the album is where all the good stuff lived. The back half felt kind of like rehashing the greatest hits of 20 minutes ago, and nothing really new came out of the fold. 7/10. Rounding up to 4 because I love Sparks, and I can't quite bring myself to make this a 3 star rating. Favorites: - Shiver - Sparks - Yellow - Everything's Not Lost

Not a die hard fan but theres some well written and catchy songs on this. 3.5/5. Raising to 4.

(2.75)

4/5 - This sounds so much more fully formed than most debut albums. If this were your debut album, you'd be damn proud of the sound and songwriting. I can see why people like Coldplay, even if they'll never be anywhere near my favorite band. I've been told I give out too many 4s, but I listened to this twice, and it's a 4.

Jeg er ikke særlig meget til coldplay, men det var et behageligt album.

Kan virkelig ikke hate på det her og selvom jeg virkelig ikke er glad for den udvikling Coldplay har haft siden, så synes jeg at dette album er rigtig rigtig godt - Der er faktisk ikke et eneste nummer jeg ikke kan lide :O Ja, Chris Martin er en flødebolle - stop crying about it. Det er en 4 - endda i den højere ende <33

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.

I've given Coldplay a lot of crap because I was too much of a Kid A fan to recognize these dudes picked up the mantle of OK Computer and really went for it. No this is not amazingly groundbreaking stuff, but it's very, very good, and it's indicative of a self-assured band that was ready to take over the world. It makes you wish they'd stuck to this but they had much bigger ambitions, and it's high time I gave them a fuller listen.

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