Parachutes

3.4/5: this album loves its odd time signatures, and so do I. I imagine these songs being played as a backing track to any of the O.C. Episodes. Sad boi California vibes. easy, chill listening

I’m mostly disappointed that I didn’t hate it. Sure it was pretty basic and most of the songs sounded pottery similar, but it was real easy to listen to. I wish they incorporated some more unique sounds, and I didn’t really pay attention to the lyrics so I can’t speak on that. My favorites were yellow and everything’s not lost.

Pretty basic soft rock stuffs. Not bad at all but not great either. Heavily carried by “Yellow.” Everything else is just quite alright.

There are a few good songs on the album. Most songs sound very much the same. Generally, easy listening that could be played in the background, not really the music for me to sit down and enjoy the entirety of the album.

Musically pretty good. Nothing bad. Not as bland as their later work.

5/5

Whilst I can't deny their popularity, and some lyrical and musical elements are great... the vocalist's dreary tone is too much of a nail in the coffin for me. If I was depressed, Coldplay would be what finished me off.

just perfect

I liked Yellow when it came out. Still do. The rest doesn’t do a lot for me.

about as good as tap water when you're not thirsty. it's an album. it has songs. it's music.

Parachutes, they could never make me hate you

Infelizmente o Coldplay não acertou nesse álbum, no meu ponto de vista. Tem outros bem melhores!

Generally, I don't relisten to albums I've listened to before... but for this one, doing it was a very good idea. So damn beautiful...

I'm not a great fan of Coldplay, but that's a fine album! Yellow is a 2000's classic! Gonna leave 4 stars today.

Modern Coldplay is insufferable, but their debut album is the real deal. This coming from someone who could give less of a shit about most soft/alt-rock.

Ehhhhh, there are definitely some catchy songs, and I don’t want to pile on the Coldplay hate for the sake of it. But it really didn’t do it for me!

I did not WANT to like this, because liking Coldplay is about as cliched as it gets. People have called Coldpaly overrated for so long, I was fully prepared to dislike this. However despite myself, I couldn't help becoming endeared by the album. This was after all, their debut album, a stepping stone that was crucial in establishing Coldplay as one of the most popular and well known British artists of the 21st Century. The vocals are earnest, passionate, chock full of emotion. The songs are genuinely beautiful, without being overly sentimental. Particular stand outs for me are Yellow (incredibly, I've never heard this song before), Don't Panic and my favourite, Trouble. I was musing between a 3 and 4, but screw it. This is good music, and I enjoyed it throughout. Take my 4 stars.

So Radiohead coded! I found I’m way too familiar with this record to listen to it with fresh ears, but very interesting to see how the end of “Everything’s Not Lost” foreshadowed their sound from their later career. “Trouble” into “Parachutes” is also clutch. We were all always playing “Trouble” on the piano in the common room of my high school lol Tbh can’t wait for A Rush of Blood to the Head which will surely be on this list!

SOS- I’m drowning in nostalgia.

Beautiful. Hating on Chris Martin or Coldplay is a tired take

An obvious 5 star classic. Probably the best thing I ever bought at Borders Books

1. Don't Panic (_). A little loud, could be softer 2. Okay. Not unenjoyable. Too long of a listen for me. Reminds me of an American Maccabees. 3. Spies - Enjoyable. I feel like I'll add this to my Playlist but it'll feel like a gimmicky tiktok sound that I'll remove later. 4. I already know this one. It feels like part of a song that I wish there were more of. But no, that's it. Not enough internal variation in this track, I suppose. Also maybe a little too low/hard to hear at times. Not in an alt j way either. 5. No. 6. Yellow. I like the 2nd (chorus?), and the guitar (riff/solo?) But it seems to simple/underwhelming lyrics. I also can't understand them so well, maybe in the alt-j kind of way. Not a fan of 'bleed myself dry' in any context. Just don't like the lyrics. 7. Trouble. Nice piano, nice lyrics. I'd like it acoustic or sped up. The guy (sir) either has voice cracks or some odd autotune. That is a little distracting. The rest i did not remember Day 1 (to see if this is updating) Overall, the album wasn't too long that I'd be bothered by it. Several songs I'd play on repeat here, but some I'd skip.

3/4/25. Probably my favorite Coldplay album. It's quite predictable, but songs are really good. Sparks is among my favorite songs from the band.

Do I...like Coldplay? I never knew.

Solid. This brought me back to high school...

I get that Coldplay is often thought of as overplayed or overproduced or whatever but their early albums are legitimately good. Parachutes is no exception to this. It's the album that kicked off their career and catapulted them into the limelight.

Meh

I certainly love the debuut of Coldplay, but i have a complicated relationship with it. The individual songs are beautiful - Chris Martin's vulnerable vocals surely do touch. Yellow will always be special. That said, I cannot listen to the entire extend of the album in one sitting. Perhaps the consistent melancholy. I tune out, or I get this sad depressed feeling. It's almost too effective at projecting those elements of vulnerability.

I completely loved it, every song, why has it been so long since I have listened to it.

Loved this when it came out. Nice to catch up. Shiver remains a classic. A few too many dull ones though.

I could lie and jump on the rather pompous & unfair Coldplay haters bandwagon and say "pa! Coldplay...dishwater & dull. But I won't, I'll be honest...I love this album, from the day it was released, every track. Admittedly, all of their stuff since their 2nd album A Rush a Blood to the Head (equally as good as Parachutes) has passed me by, gone right off my radar as they've evolved into a HUGE global, successfully commercial Pop band (almost brand!), fit for a radio station I'd never listen to. However this album is excellent, because it's not commercial, still sounds raw, edgy even, a different sound and feel for the year 2000 (sh*t the bed this album is 25 years old...I have T-Shirts older!!) If you are a Coldplay hater, just give this album the benefit of doubt, have a listen, forget that it's Coldplay and think of them as just a new band who are about to break big. I've recently thought that one day, I'll look back at Fontaines DC in a similar manner.

I don't understand Why people rant About the singer Chris As if he's made of piss This is a great debut Great songs to and fro back in 2000 and astute Listening to music, going upstairs, if you know, you know.

Not gonna do it. Can't listen to this

Album is ok. Kinda whiny but I guess that's the style. I would listen again on a rainy Sunday

Gets a bad rap but I enjoyed it, love “Yellow”

Alright

A solid, often times lovely, album.

Solid

I love don’t panic, sparks, yellow, and trouble . This was mellow and nice to listen to on my drive this morning, I really enjoyed it!

Honestly this one surprised me, I wouldn’t expect an album of slow songs to not be repetitive but each song was unique for the most part. 3.9/5. Fav song: yellow

Not a huge cold play girl but relatively compared to other albums this has given me I liked it

I wanted to like this, but I really did not enjoy this. Every song sounded the same, and it never picked up. The energy never got past about 3/10. Some of the songs were nice, but I was not impressed

I forgot that I actually like Coldplay. Perfect for late night drive, will be adding to the rotation

Will never tire of this album by Coldplay. So quintessential

This is an incredible album. I'd listened to all of this when it came out but it isn't something I typically reach for and it was far overplayed at release in my opinion. Hearing it now, I like it more.

undeniably great pop

5/10

Really great, Coldplay might be best in this album. Really appreciate their work in this one versus their newer stuff.

Really laid back

I can see why they are so popular. Kind of a one size fits all types of people band.

It was fine. Listenable. Unoffensive. I have no strong feelings about this album. Would I seek it out? No. Would I change the radio station if one of these songs was playing? Also no.

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I really like this album I enjoy Coldplay a lot

Early Coldplay slaps.

The band at its best. Could maybe have used one more hit, but lots of quality, with the band in its prime and before becoming a bit of a caricature.

Three days after listening to this album, I don’t remember much which is telling I guess.

3- Stars (7/15)

It was fine, I’m not huge on Coldplay in general but I enjoyed a few tracks on it.

no slips, really good, coldplays only good album

Just the mediocrity I expected from Coldplay

Liked this a lot more than I expected. I associate Coldplay with boring but lots of really good songs.

So it's Coldplay, they are great at creating an emotive one. Good songs other than Yellow - last track is great.

Awww a sweet throwback

Coldplay kinda missed me the first time around, but this is pleasant

High school me would never admit it, but this album ripped back in the day. And it still does. I’m really surprised how much I enjoyed this

I can't give Coldpay a 4, but maybe they deserve it for this album. Yellow is a great song, I really enjoyed Parachutes (the song). But man, it's hard to be objective here. Plus, I never agreed to be objective. Even ignoring their subsequent Imagine Dragons arc, just the fact that they tell you about the hidden track on the last song shows you how fucking lame this band is. It's not a hidden track if you tell listeners that it's there! Plus, this exercise has softened me. In a vacuum, no way I give this boring ass album a 4.

Man, this album rules. Coldplay have been around for so long, I sometimes forget they began here. And finally, some really interesting brit rock. Complex, poppy, and full of heart. Chris Martin has an amazing voice and great breath control. He knows when to hold back and when to go for it. I started to list all the great songs on here, and I realized I was just typing out the tracklist. I didn't realize how much I liked this album. Yellow is still an incredibly beautiful song 25 years later.

I liked this album when I first heard it, and still like it today. I get it if Coldplay isn't some people's speed, but I maintain that they're overly maligned.

It's really an excellent 42 minutes of music. I don't blame Coldplay for wanting to conquer the world, but for my taste this album makes me wonder what they could've been if they'd been fulfilled making great simple music. I guess look at the Kings of Convenience as an alternate timeline for Coldplay following Parachutes. But it's a pretty timeless album for me.

These guys get a lot of shit but they were really good all through the aughts. Parachutes, Rush of Blood and Viva La Vida are all bonerfied classics. I have heard this countless times over the last 25 years and was still a giddy at getting to hear it again today. Most of this album is fairly restrained n’ sparse considering the stadium bombast they would clumsily go for later on. Standouts: “Don’t Panic”, “Sparks”, “Yellow”

This one took me right back. How come I didn’t remember how badass this record is though? Side A especially is one banger after another. Ignoring the fact that Coldplay became the most annoying band around helps. It also helps that the drummer fuckin kills and they can write some killer melodies.

There is not a single song in this album I think isn't great. Sparks and yellow - prime Coldplay too

Og Coldplay before they sold out, easy 5 stars. Top three songs 1. Don’t panic, 2. Yellow, 3. Sparks

Pretty good

Insufferably bad. Coldplay are an egotistical, talentless bunch who can shove their crap up their ass so hard it comes streaming out of their mouths.

Not a huge Coldplay fan though I see why people like them

great album, beautiful!

It's alright innit, definitely has a stronger start than end

Very good debut album. I enjoyed it when it came out, and I enjoyed coming back to it.

Not at all had to be fair. Very close to a 4. Shame on some of the guff they’ve released released since.

Parachutes was alright. Started brightly, sagged in the middle, bit of a boost and then fades out

Got a real nostalgia rush from listening to this for the first time in years. It’s a good album but I don’t think I’ll go back to it for a long while

Rush of blood is better

Helt fint album, tror jeg lidt bedre kunne lide A Rush of Blood to the Head

Endnu en reminder om at Coldplay plejede at være, sådan, ret cool

Jeg skeeeeeed åh ja, jeg sked en bums!

There was a time where I didn’t dislike Coldplay….and it was this first album

I've got a soft spot for this album. Given when it came out and it's themes it's surprising I don't love it more, but how could I? "If you want me to change, I'll change for you, and I want you to know, that you'll always get your way". If Chris Martin doesn't sound like a young married man in love I don't know what does. Married and young in the year 2000 sounds very much like me. I heard yellow on the radio on the way to the mall, got there and bought the album at Sam Goody. I had to hear this song again, and every other song these guys had made. I called home to my new bride and told her not to worry, my military training would be done soon. It was. I flew home to see my wife home over Thanksgiving and remember vividly playing Spies (track 3) and being cuddled and warm under blankets. "Feeling so bad, cause you know, spies hide out in every corner". The album shines by its midsection, yellow was probably the catchiest and very likely might be the catchiest thing ever. They literally had no idea what they were doing by connecting so many people with simple lyrics and charming melodies. With grunge just about out of the picture and pop music still not done recovering this music made it okay to enjoy things everyone likes again. I didn't and still don't care how main stream it is. People like this, and we should, mostly because it's great. Google tells us the band was inspired by U2, REM and the Beatles. Yeah, but what about the Beach Boys? The album literally defined coming of age for me. For that reason it's a five star for me.

I don’t like Coldplay but this is a pretty damn good album. Too bad it all went to shiite after this

Definitely not my favourite Coldplay album.. rating: ⭐⭐⭐ [56/100]

Not a fan. Coldplay is basically elevator music. Even the decent songs just sound like they are copying Radiohead - who would have done them better.

I like Coldplay. There, I said it, it's in the open. They get an unfair amount of hate for being "whiny and depressing". Firstly, I don't think that's true and secondly, depressing songs do not equal bad. Granted I only know the singles, I've never listened to a full album so I was looking forward to this. I've always liked Chris Martin's voice. His delicate falsetto in particular sounds very nice. On this debut, there's an unpolished almost rawness to it, like he hasn't quite mastered how to really control his vocals just yet. It's like they did one take and whatever came out ended up on the record (in a good way, I really like it). This is a lovely album overall. It's a lot less pop, and a lot more coffee shop-esque songs and alternative soft rock than I thought. Although it was one of my least favourite singles, 'Yellow' is a shoegaze song in disguise and is a classic. I hadn't heard 'Trouble' for a very long time and forgot how great that track was. The closer 'Everything's Not Lost' is easily my favourite song I hadn't heard before. I imagine the guitarist is probably so underrated in the world of music purely because he's in Coldplay, but there's so many cool, lovely little licks and riffs throughout this album. They aren't trying to go for radio friendly hits on this debut, they're just writing good music that happened to become radio hits. I enjoyed it a lot. There are a couple of duds and bland moments but overall it's a very good album, not a phenomenal one.

Fuck you coldplay

Fine for background music, but I wouldn't do much more with it than that.

Yellow is one of the worst songs of all time and i hope Chris martin is having a horrible day

"Don't Panic" after listening to this one I remembered why I was a huge Coldplay fan when I was a kid because of the cool and chill vibes with melodies which stay in your mind. "Shiver" what a banger and Chris Martin clearly has a unique voice and the chords in it are amazing and the guitar riffs are dope af. "Spies" those kind of "electonic bugs" used in it are insane and again the melody is really good. "Yellow" and "Trouble" damned these 2 songs are incredible, like I don't know if these songs were used in a film or not but it would be insane for sure. So basically, I really enjoyed this album, it allowed me to remember some great time from my childhood and I could realize that even if Coldplay may have copy some songs, their debuts were great.

Pièce de théâtre froide - Parachutes Gonna have to listen to it a second time. An album this popular should not leave me this emotionless. I must have missed something. Well maybe I missed it again but the second time was as dull as the first. Yellow is cool I like the bassline. It's not bad music I guess. If it's that popular, they definitely did something right. I, however, don't resonate with it. 2.5

So glad that mom and dad picked a good one. If I ever get married it's a good thing I know what I'll dance with my mom to. Manages to make emotions the forefront of the album while building around them in a soft spoken and vulnerable way that continues to resonate. None of the gimmicks of being big and famous, I've always appreciated the straight-forwardness of this album and its nostalgic place in my memory

I can kinda get behind 2000 Coldplay 3

Great

I was very much looking forward to listening to this; it was such an awesome album when it first came out and I can remember listening to it over and over and over again. Nothing can take away from this being a very strong debut album, and for a few years and a couple of albums, I was a massive fan. But then Mylo Xyloto happened, and it was as if Chris Martin had found a single glitter cannon and thought, “Yes. This is who we are now.” Don't get me wrong, I really like some of their music, but it's different now and most of the time, way too optimistic and wrapped up in earnest douchebaggery. The rainbow wristbands are tedious and all that neon gives me a headache. Came back for a revisit. I LOVE this album and would like it on my 1001 list!

I quite enjoyed listening to this album today, except for Yellow which is completely overplayed and I never want to hear it again. Not a massive fan of the band as it went on, but I feel like Coldplay deserves their place on this list - they had such a huge impact on music in the early naughties! If we stopped listening to music because the musicians were insufferable wankers - there'd be no more music to listen to, ne? (except for Bono who I reserve my right to dislike intensely) Piano, guitar and men singing in falsetto just does something to me - I must admit!

Budget U2.

Who knew at the time that such innocence would lead to the crap that was to come? Pleasant, in isolation.

25 years ago remember my roommates listening to this jeez.

Simple, kind of muddy production but a good vibe. Some classic really memorable sad boy songs and I rate it.

Nice to revisit this one. Figured out the Jeff Buckley influence for the first time, so that was cool!

Coldplay, before they became, c-o-l-d-p-l-aaaaaa-y 1st of only 2 good albums from these sellouts

I like Yellow in the way that you kind of like things you hate, or kind of hate things you like. I've heard it said that it's a pretty direct ripoff of Pavement's Here. I don't see it so directly but would not be at all surprised if they knowingly wanted to use it for a radio hit. Some bits of pretty decent guitar. Lots of bits of forgettable instrumental. Some of the songs I don't remember hearing are pretty bad. Could learn a lot about pop music accompaniment here, if you want to make a palatable frictionless kind of thing. But this is 1001 albums to listen to before you die. It is not 1001 commercially successful albums to predict the next selling trends. I can't quite bear to rate this lower than A Rush Of Blood To The Head but they ought to both get 1 star. We've listened to so many "they were influential, I swear" early Britpop and early dance music albums - where's all the underground rock Coldplay processed into their bland hits? music: hated. (⌐■_■)

If nothing else, it’s interesting to go back and hear these guys when they sounded a bit like some dudes in a band, rather than a billion dollar institution. You can already hear their destiny, but they still sound somewhat human.

This is still my favorite Coldplay album, from a time when we thought they were going to be another Brit-Rock band like Travis or maybe more quirky like Radiohead. The band turned into a pop hits machine, but this album still feels "pure," a bit dark, a bit odd in the best ways. "Yellow" is just such a beautiful mellon collie song.

my fav coldplay album. saw them live last month and it really made me listen to more coldplay, as i wasn’t as big of a fan before. this record is a classic and has aged rlly well. of course yellow is the most iconic song, but sparks and don’t panic are also fire. just an easy listen. hard to believe music like this is 25 yrs old

its fine. vaguely pleasant. chris martin is clearly a skilled vocalist with some impressive moments on here (especially on shiver). yellow is well-executed melodic pop. also liked the moody restrained distillation of britpop in don't panic. most of the rest, however, turns out to forgettable, somnolent balladry/"altpop". if banality is any heuristic for evil, then the "deep cuts" on here are the pinnacle of hitlerite music. no point in really discussing the lyrical contents much, seem more fitting to populate generic greeting cards or cocomelon nursery rhymes. from yellow, "look at the stars, look how they shine for you, and everything you do." the chorus from don't panic, "we live in a beautiful world." and these are two of the tracks i actually liked most from this album (sonically anyways). unfortunately i only have so much tolerance for the gratingly saccharine. ultimately, the merits this album might have come in the form of diluting the artistry of their much better influences (ie. radiohead, smiths, jeff buckley, britpop generally). being derivative need not necessarily be an irreconcilable deficiency—particularly if the influences are in good taste—but it can certainly lay bare the countless ways that the derived work falls short of the original.

lovely, surprised by how much i liked it

Chands I haven’t read your review yet, but this is classsss dude. Nice balance between simple melodies and song structures with intricate instrumentation. Captures nostalgia super well. 4.5

Ngl this all sounds the same to me, pretty dreary. Boring

Shiver is one of my all time favourite songs, will never not love this album!!! I think this is the best Coldplay album, unbelievably good

Easily their best stuff (scalding hot take 🥵🥵🥵)

Era defining and will not be convinced otherwise

Sorry but this is the best Coldplay album ever written. Was I emotionally prepared to listen to this on a Thursday morning on my way to work? No. Did I cry on the bus? Yes. Always reminds me of staying up through a 13 hour flight from Aus to SA as a 13 year old and deliriously listening to this album and attaching way too much meaning in proportion to the things I was going through at the time. Under appreciated fav is Shiver which has randomly become one of my all time favourite songs over the past year.

I will seldom not be in the mood to listen to this album

Peak Coldplay

some songs sound nostalgic, other pretty weak

Melodic, calm, mystical. For as much criticism as Coldplay gets, this album was surprisingly very enjoyable. It was the right amount of easy rhythms paired with soothing vocals an and harmonies. Some Radiohead influence can be heard, and even some classical influence for that matter. Really enjoyed this one.

There was a time when I was into it, and to be fair there is some good songcraft here. It's just that it all sounds so bland and meaningless now.

Wow turns out nostalgia is a powerful drug! I was kind of dreading being reminded of how bad my taste was back in the day, but it turns out the album overall is pretty good even if it does err a little on the side of sappy.

Not my music

Last year was the year I discovered I do like Coldplay, and this re-listen confirms it. This is just really good, I love how it sounds, melancholic and warm. I think the hatred many have for this band blinds them to the fact they did start their career with a really good album

Damn, now I'm gonna have to be one of those people who defend Coldplay because their early work was good. But seriously Don't Tell, Shiver and Yellow are all great songs. Genuinely shocked about how much of this I liked, just goes to show you need to give music a fair shot, free of bias. 4 stars. Good album cover as well.

I liked this one better than A Rush of Blood to the Head which I did not like. This one was less boring, but still very typical of Coldplay. Very chill, which I like. I know why the songs are popular, they are a pleasant listen, but overall the album was fine.

Another solid Coldplay album. So odd that it feels like the artists crop up around the same time on this site.

What a snooze

After only ever hearing about Coldplay and only having heard to Vive La Vada, I’m glad that I opened my horizons and were able to listen to their debut album, *Parachutes.* *Parachutes* is a nice adventure into dreamy, emotive, and rather mellow indie rock. I feel as if this description is best fit by the album’s fantastic closer, *Everything’s Not Lost.* This seven minute epic is so full of atmosphere than I can’t help but lose myself in its spacey guitar sounds and lyricism. Its piano, while being rather simplistic, is a good driving force of emotion. This brings me to the vocals of Chris Martin.They’re very emotive, gentle, and really drive said emotion of the songs home. I dig them a lot! That said, the lyricism is full of emotion as well. A very good example of this is *Sparks.* I love its acoustic guitar and emotional vocals from Chris. It’s a definite highlight of the album for me. Another good example is *Spies.* It’s one of the best songs on the album, is one of the longest songs on the album, and yet it didn’t drag and it kept going forward. Its lyricism plays a big part in that. This album also has some variety while still having a consistent mood, which I appreciate. An example of this is *Yellow.* It is a much more raw song compared to the rest on the album, and it’s a nice change of pace in the middle of the album. *Parachutes* is a good debut album, and I now understand where Coldplay originally got their popularity. If you’re looking for something chill while still having energy, I’d recommend this one.

Actually not that bad. I was not expecting to enjoy this, but it's actually pretty good. I don't think I'd ever put this on, but I would not mind listening to this again.

Overall a great album, coldplay doesn’t disappoint with the first album. they have such a unique style here and you can really hear a lot of the emotions portrayed in the music. the songwriting is great along with the composition, and the album does a good job of letting you drift and letting you go where ever the album takes you

Not as good as I remembered it being, after not listening to it for awhile. But there's a few solid ones in here.

It's just... forgettable. And bland. I don't hate Coldplay, I really don't. But besides "Yellow," which isn't a great song, the other songs are not memorable. NEXT.

Coldplay may sound a little similar from song to song, on this and other albums, but this is a solid album. Don't forget the impact these guys had on alternative rock when they hit the scene with the album - came out of nowhere, but Yellow was everywhere. And soon Coldplay was too, with many bands and producers trying to capture the same sound. Yes, there are bands that do it better or more consistently, but these guys are pretty good at what they do and this was a big album at the turn of the century. I can't say there's a bad song in the first 6 (of 10) on this album - Don't Panic, Shiver, Spies, Sparks, Yellow, and Trouble. And if you're a fan of alternative rock, you probably know them all. The last 4 songs dip a bit but still solid. I kind of prefer their follow-up album but this was a good debut and a time in their career when I enjoyed their sound.

I’ve never been impressed by what I’ve hear from Coldplay, but I’ve never listened to one of their albums. Like every album on the 1001 I tried to approach this one with an open mind. As background, I noticed plenty of decent moments but was having a hard time putting my finger on why their music has never clicked with me. It was finally on close listen that I started to figure it out. First, if I had never heard Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, or U2 maybe I would be more inclined to think this was good, instead of incredibly derivative. Ok, but let’s evaluate this album on its own merits. The lyrics are pretty bland, almost vapid and honestly I don’t think Chris Martin is a good singer. There are plenty of moments that sound cool, but those are the moments that sound like someone else (sorry, I can’t let that go). I can appreciate why it’s on the list, but it’s amazing how bland this album is given there are more than a handful of cool motifs. I’ll give them the 3 because there are enough cool moments to not bring it to a 2 and because I didn’t mind repeat listens in the background. But this definitely didn’t change my opinion about Coldplay. Songs with moments I liked: Shiver, We Never Change, Everything's Not Lost (I'm a sucker for anthemic endings).

Pretty easy listening album. I do like early Coldplay alot better than newer Coldplay

Standouts: Shiver, Yellow. Mostly music for white moms in the 2000s in their feels.

Surprisingly good so far, just decent indie. Getting bored half way through the album. Meh.

3.5

Lots of gems in here. A few dull ones too.

Very nice. No recordaba que coldplay me pudiera molar unironically. Aunque creo que será sólo este álbum.

Colpday está envejeciendo dpm no?

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Seems like their classic album, and it's pretty well done. I'm not a cold play fine, so it's a little whiny for me--this list is heavy on the whiny soft rock album for me so far. Kind of depressing as well, but it fits right in there with Radiohead for suburban soft rock depression masterpieces.

Only identified with one song on this album, everything else sounded the same. It’s listenable, but man, why are you so depressed? 5.5 mediocre choice brisket

Pretty chill but I am not sure if I would remember "Yellow" or "Trouble" (favorite off the album if we're picking) if they weren't on the radio so often growing up. Considered making a joe biden amv to this

I've always associated Coldplay with U2 for some reason, I don't know, they just remind me of each other. I also got Snow Patrol and Coldplay confused sometimes when I was young. Anyway, I prefer Coldplay to U2, and thought this was an okay album; the first half was pretty good, but then I kind of zoned out in the middle before it picked up a bit at the end.

these songs are basically pleasant and catchy, if a little saccharine, with some neat effects here and there. but Chris Martin's vocals and especially lyrics are giving nothing, and I'm pretty sure I'll never put any of these songs on of my own will again. so 2.

Jeff Buckley inspired a lot of UK singers to do soulful falsetto (famously Thom Yorke left a Buckley in tears to complete Fake Plastic Trees), Travis was another big band from the era that have kuddos to the great Jeff. Muse too were inspired by the american singersongwriter(Matt Belamy bought Buckley's telecaster 3 years ago) Parachutes is a perfect autumn/winter time album, from the soft landing Don't Panic to the euphoric chorus of Everything's not Lost this is a band that began their way following the steps of their peers, but found more success than the rest. Imagine writing a single about the yellow pages and it becomes the signature song of your band instead of the intended single (Shiver a song about not being noticed, life finds a way to make jokes sometimes). I tried to learn some of the songs in acoustic guitar, but Chris Martin loves tuning the guitars in weird ways(at least true for this album). While I don't like what the band became after Viva La Vida this is an stunning debut. 7/10 Shiver should've been more popular than what it was.

if you think you're too good for coldplay you should see a doctor

Parachutes, Coldplay’s debut album, is a deeply emotional and timeless masterpiece. With its intimate, melodic, and stripped-down quality, it captures raw emotion and showcases beautifully simple songwriting. Despite minor imperfections, it solidified the band’s reputation as one of the most resonant acts of the 2000s, leaving a lasting impression with its heartfelt and moving tracks At its core, the album’s standout feature is its genuine emotional resonance, driven by Chris Martin’s soft yet powerful vocals. His delivery carries a raw vulnerability, particularly on tracks like Yellow and Trouble, making the lyrics deeply relatable and impactful. The instrumentation is a masterclass in understated beauty. Acoustic guitar-driven melodies, paired with subtle piano and atmospheric layers, create a warm, intimate soundscape. Coldplay avoids overcomplication, focusing instead on letting the melodies shine. Songs like Don’t Panic and Shiver exemplify this approach, blending lush arrangements with a restrained, unpretentious style. Ken Nelson’s production plays a key role in the album’s success. The clean and crisp sound allows every element of the band’s performance to breathe, creating a mix where each nuance is clearly audible—from gentle guitar strums to the atmospheric touches that enrich tracks like Sparks. This meticulous production enhances the album’s intimate and personal feel, as though it was crafted just for the listener. Lyrically, Parachutes explores themes of love, loss, and longing with a poetic yet simple approach. The lyrics, while not overly complex, carry a universal appeal through their introspective tone. Lines like “I’ll be ‘round, I’ll be loving you always” from Sparks encapsulate the album’s emotional accessibility, connecting deeply with the listener on a personal level. Parachutes shines with Martin’s emotive vocals, beautiful instrumentation, and impeccable production, making its minor flaws easily forgivable. Its genuine and soothing quality makes it a timeless go-to album, earning a strong 4.7/5 and showcasing why Coldplay became so beloved

What can you say - it sure sounds like Coldplay. I will say I went in not expecting much of anything, but I did at least get some interesting guitar work at the start, as well as solid bass lines throughout. In the end though, while a pleasant, inoffensive vibe most of the time, it didn't really do anything compelling, but I get why it's included: This is The Eagles for Gen X/millennials.

I think this is quite bad!

I could see this album failing to match a moving man in stride, but for one stuck in their own shoes, I feel struck asunder meeting its gaze. This album may've made me a Coldplay fan, and I for that I almost feel apologetic knowing what they've become. A not 3 and an almost 4. Others've done it better but perhaps not under the spotlight.

7/10 I think in recent years Coldplay has gotten the Nickleback treatment of most overplayed and overhated band in recent times. Probably because Coldplay still gets huge play everywhere and Nickleback doesn’t, they fucking dropped an album 3 months ago and I didn’t notice until writing this right now, time isn’t real anymore. But one thing I can say about Coldplay that I can’t say about Nickleback is “this is nice”. I can’t hate on any of this, even the lowest points on this album are completely inoffensive to me, I can see why everyone has been so kind to these albums in a way that isn’t just British people compensating for the lack of crossover hits in the States. Honestly the worst parts of this album are when they closely resemble the band they’re known to be the offspring of. Even though everyone is sick and tired of Coldplay, the best moments on this album are the most Coldplay Coldplay songs, and for the most part, they try not to venture off to the Radiohead abyss and do any more extra shit that they couldn’t accomplish, they make Pop songs, that’s all I really need for them to do. https://x.com/coldplaywisdom/status/294330347200593920?s=46&t=25slwivCYKHKuU9GWyCVDg

The best Coldplay album. By stalking reviews, I've noticed some correlation between loving this and hating hip-hop, make of that what you will.

имба.

Don't Panic Shiver Yellow Trouble

Gostei

favorite one yet. fire.

i remember being a kid and feeling like coldplay was inescapable, much like death or taxes. chris martin's fucking voice was so irritating. yellow, clocks, in my place, you couldn't walk through a fucking grocery store without hearing one of them. i liked shiver the most, however, it's basically just their best impression of jeff buckley. i don't even hate coldplay, i think viva la vida is an interesting record! enjoyable even!

A time before Coldplay was annoying IMO. I think this has aged well and deserves its praise. It was of it’s time, really good back then. Holds up, what more is there to say?

Incredibly boring

Easy record to listen to, esential in any record collection. Great first album.

I liked this album a lot. I've never heard it all the way through, just a couple of songs. It's really beautiful and I can't believe it came out in 2000.

Like a beige Radiohead

Love this album

Not for me

Look, new Coldplay is incomprehensibly bad. Its the worst. The worst type of music, music that is designed to be played at grocery stores. However their old stuff absolutely rips. I saw Coldplay in 2022 and was not really excited, but was blown away and became a fan (of the old stuff) for life. You'd be hard-pressed to find 4 songs in a row on any album that rip as hard as Shiver, Spies, Sparks, and Yellow. Other than that, the songs are pretty boring and dull Best Song: Yellow Rating: 7.5 /10 4 Stars

"Don't Shiver" is one of my all-time favorite songs. I think it's brilliant. The rest of the album is hit or miss for me, but overall I like it.

Own

I feel like I should like this one more than I do

Pretty good , mellow and got me through a rough day at work

FUCKING INCREDIBLE

7/10 Radiohead but like vanilla

classic

To be honest I don't get the insane hype around Coldplay, but I do get why it has wide appeal. This album also really reminds me of high school... somewhere between a 3 and a 4 but I'm rounding up

This is the first time I've ever really given Coldplay the time of day. It's actually better than expected. Pretty basic and a little repetitive, but still enjoyable.

Coldplay’s Parachutes is, in many ways, a snapshot of their earliest promise—a record steeped in melancholy, nostalgia, and those iconic hooks that would come to define their sound. For some, it’s easy to dismiss Coldplay as middle-of-the-road, a band that seldom ventures into the unknown. Yet, when you step back, there’s an undeniable magic in this debut. It’s a competent, heartfelt collection of songs that set the stage for one of the biggest bands in the world, even if it doesn’t fully realize the creative risks it hints at beneath the surface. Listening to Parachutes, I’m struck by the guitar-driven pop-rock at its core. The shimmering guitars, tinged with tasteful delay and modulation effects, create a soundscape that’s as earnest as it is atmospheric. There’s a certain charm in the simplicity of the melodies and the emotional weight behind Chris Martin’s delivery. Tracks like Shiver and Spies remind me of a Coldplay reaching for an alternative edge, leaning into a rawness that would later be smoothed over in their more polished works. Still, there’s a sense of safety here, a reluctance to push boundaries. They flirt with unique ideas but often pull back, opting for comfort over surprise. It’s frustrating, in a way, because you can hear the possibility of something more just beneath the surface—a potential that remains tantalizingly out of reach. For me, the second half of the album resonates more deeply. From Trouble through to the hidden track, Life Is For Living, there’s a personal vulnerability in the music that feels genuine. These songs unfold like moody, introspective reflections, offering a glimpse of authenticity and earnestness that might explain why this debut continues to connect with so many. It feels like disjointed sad songs strung together, but somehow, Coldplay manages to sell the vibe, imperfections and all. Yet, my relationship with this album is complicated. It’s not just about the music—it’s about the memories tied to it. Parachutes became a time capsule of sorts, forever linked to a difficult period in my life. Coldplay was the first band I saw live on my own, at a venue that wasn’t Glastonbury, where I always had other people to lean on. I thought I was ready, and I wasn’t. They were undeniably great, but I wasn’t prepared to feel what I felt that night. That push and pull, the simultaneous longing for more from this album and relief at being able to shelve it when later records arrived, has shaped my view of Parachutes. It’s a bittersweet strain down memory lane, a reminder of a time when I felt everything too much. Maybe that’s why I don’t come back to this album often. It’s not that I dislike Coldplay—it’s that Parachutes pulls me too deeply into my own head, to places I don’t always want to revisit. In that way, it’s akin to how some people feel about Radiohead—an inescapable emotional gravity. And while I’ve drifted from Coldplay in the years since, there’s a part of me that still holds onto this record. It’s flawed, it’s safe, but it’s also earnest and human. Maybe that’s why it lingers.

Coldplay generally gives me a fairly visceral "YUCK, I DON'T LIKE THIS!" feeling, as their sound if a bit too commercial for my liking. That said, they hadn't quite yet stumbled into their go-to formula for commercial success on this first album, so this one is somewhat interesting to listen to. I still don't love it, but it's not bad.

Not my style, boring and samey

Fav tracks — Sparks, Trouble

Kinda the same stuff they always play. I like sounds that are less vanilla, and this sounds like that to me.

Sounds just like every other Brit album from this era. Not bad enough to hate, I just don't get the hype.

I know that it’s sort of a meme to shit talk Coldplay now a days, and I’m certainly not here to defend their more modern releases, but in my opinion this is a really pretty record. Chris Martin’s voice had a certain smoothness to it that’s really pleasing sonically. It’s not the most exciting record, nor does it really push any boundaries, but it is really nice music. I enjoyed every song, start to finish. I think this album really earned all the record sales it had. I never really paid attention to this record previously, but I am pretty happy I listened to it now. 4*.

It's nice to remember that before they made the most sterile corporate pop of all time, Coldplay actually didn't suck. There's a handful of bangers on this album. The rest is fine. 6/10

It was a really solid album. The tone was warm and comforting. One of the best mainstrem projects I have ever listened. 8.3/10

Early Coldplay is actually so good. I don't care if it's pop; it makes me feel something.

It's fine. Not nearly as annoying as I was expecting.

I like it. Just kind of nice and naive compared to their later stuff. Maybe familiarity bias though.

First that I’m already versed in. Amazing album

Underbart

For all the shit Coldplay gets, this is a very good album

Really liked it. Nice calm vibe. Actually like it better than current Coldplay music

I love this album. I love early Coldplay, and I’m not really interested in how uncool that is- it’s almost worse than still liking their modern stuff, since Chris Martin clearly now leans into the fact he grew up in Zimbabwe and that’s overall sort of interesting, except the songs are lame. Anyway. Of course they’re Radiohead without the art, but Radiohead never made anything as lovely as the Yellow video. I do think Yellow is the centrepiece of this record, overtly sentimental and sort of nonsensical, sounding both quite grungy and at the same time massively twinkly and romantic. Sparks is just gorgeous, a perfect slow dance with lots of cymbal, and the lyrics to Parachutes are super romantic- it’s a very soppy album in a lot of ways. Chris Martin sounds pretty meek and wounded across the whole thing, but I think particularly for songs like Trouble that works perfectly- “Oh no, what’s this” and “thought of all the stupid things I’ve said”. The same goes for Everything’s Not Lost: “When I counted up my demons/saw there was one for every day”. He’s a sad sensitive guy and a bit of a dweeb- he’s not the romantic muscley guys of the 90s and he’s not an angry Kurt Cobain type, a sort of norm core indie archetype there wasn’t many of at that time. It’s a very Y2K album in a lot of ways- Spies has a real turn of the millennium paranoia to it and We Never Change sounds like the idealised end of history that defined that time immediately pre-9/11. The Moby-esque instrumental after the chorus in Everything’s Not Lost sounds like Sigur Ros, who had come out with Ágætis byrjun the year before- there was a new age European thing going on in that period which died over time as the world seemed less hopeful with wars and financial collapse- it’s been a crapsack century. I played the album in full three times over the weekend, and listened to the second and third Coldplay albums too for context- they really were a good band for a bit, and it’s a shame they’re so embarrassing because I know they give a great live show, but I just couldn’t. It’s a 4.5 rounded DOWN to 4 on this one for me, because it just doesn’t feel like a 5, but Rush of Blood might make it if we ever get there.

So I am not a Coldplay fan, I never have been but the songs that I do respect their early work and Parachutes is a very very good debut album. The influences are clear, and as someone who is a huge Travis fan - I am glad to hear the influence of them loud and clear here which I was actually surprised for it to be so blatant at times (I'd say I hear it most in Sparks). Best track for me is 100% 'Shiver' but I think that must be quite a common opinion? I love the changes melody, actually the melody progressions in a lot of songs is really interesting and I think what sets Coldplay a step above others who were trying to do the same at the same time and probably why they did not just get forgotten into the background. Overall, a solid solid album and one that shouldn't be judged by the embarrassing band Coldplay now is.

Dosta faking loše. Još kad je krenula prva pjesma na milisekundu sam pomislila: pa dobro nije tooooliko loše, zašto sam takva hejterica? Postajalo je samo gore i gore od tog trenutka. Osim mali dio te prve pjesme, apsolutno ništa drugo mi nije sjelo. Znala sam neke pjesme naravno, kao žrtva mainstream silovanja, a ovo šta nisam i bolje da nisam. 1/5, 1/10.

4.5/10 Coldpaly inace ne volim, ali sam pomislio kako bi mozda njihov prvi album mogao biti ugodno iznenađenje dok jos nisu bili u zescem mainstreamu. Yellow mi je onako, ok a ostatak jednolican i blago dosadan. Nista vise ni manje nisam ocekivao, prolazno i zaboravno ali nikako "smeće" kategorija (kasniji hitovi su druga priča).

nostalgic hits?

Some good songs, and dare I say interesting things (tape loops etc) - for a coldplay album... not bad. I'll give it 3.5, rounded up to 4

He sounds like a bicycle pump

Call me basic because I think this is a solid album. The popular singles are still good and I think the collection of songs work to build musically over the record. 4/5

Coldplay was definitely a breath of fresh air when they first came out, especially considering what was happening in music at the time. On the flip side, bands that define an era often get stuck in a paradox, becoming products of their time, and Coldplay is definitely a product of the early 2000s. Overall, I think they’re a pretty good band with decent music. I’ve always appreciated their atmospheric soundscapes, but they’re not a band I feel much desire to revisit these days.

Attractive, pleasant to listen record, but a bit too mellow. I knew this album and I couldn't get into its vibe again until second listen. I wish the first part didn't feel like the album was ending already for ten minutes. It feels a bit like disjointed sad songs, but, I've gotta give it to Coldplay, they've sold the vibe with all its problems. Wish it was a bit different, it's not my favourite, but I feel like I cannot deny it a 5/5.

No private Spotify session used. I loved since it came out. I don't know if Coldplay got more poppy since then or I am became less poppy but not a fan of their newer stuff. But I will always love this album.

Coldplay - Parachutes Kind of depressed me a little listening to this, and then seeing what the band would end up becoming. Although i like Viva La Vida, I think they look the wrong lessons from it and have spent the 15+ years since desperately chasing hits and success, when at their best, that early period is quite good. Shiver is such a good song, from what I understand it's one of chris Martins least favourites. Someone should play him something he has written in the last ten years. Overall parachutes is really really good. I'd go the high end of a 4 on it. But it's so depressing to look at what they've become.

Het heeft niet voldaan aan de verwachtingen, maar ook niet slecht

There’s not really a bad song on this album: Yellow, Trouble and Don’t Panic are highlights. Everything’s Not Lost has always been my favourite song on here. That said, it is slower than I remember and several songs could do with being a minute shorter. They could really write good stuff back in the day 4.25/5

Difficult to grasp why so many people are averse to Coldplay. Hit the ground running here; some absolute bangers. Trouble, shiver and everything’s not lost highlights (love yellow but bit of Mr Brightside to it)

Another fantastic album. Not my favorite Coldplay album, but one of the top three!

Gej

Rock, Pop, 2000 -> 3

Coldplay has kind of become a joke within the cultural zeitgeist over the years, but the result of that is that this album is actually better than I was expecting. At the end of the day though it still sounds like early-00s coffee shop music. I actually think Coldplay's best album is "Viva la Vida" which isn't even on the 1001 albums list, so what do I know.

An alright album. Highlights are yellow and trouble obviously. No other tracks really lept out at me though. Probably wouldn't listen to it again

Bruh, nah.

Cold summer breeze

Ei tää ollut niin huono kun ajattelin. Aika tällästä kädenlämpöistä rokkia, mutta varmaan siksi juuri niin suosittua. 3/5

Tää eka levy on siedettävintä coldplayta.

I stopped listening after Yellow, but I enjoyed it .

One of my favourite albums so was easy to give 5 stars

Phenomenal album.

Such a nice album. Shout out garden state

This is my freshman year of college. Cannot separate from the memories. Me, Amy, Jaclyn, Aaron, Kevin, Ben, hanging out and listening ... Rob yelling about it being a shitty album. Maybe it is, but I still know all the words 23 years later. This is probably a 3 star album, but giving it 4 for the feels.

I mean, a well-produced debut album if anything. Something light after all of the Britpop craze. I don't know if Coldplay still gets hate like they used to, but it's not completely unfounded I guess. I wasn't super blown away by the overall product, and I'd say that "Yellow" is as good as it gets here.

Nice sound but depressing at times

Really pleasantly surprised by this it was beautiful

Think this caps out at a 3. Solid but meh.

Best Coldplay album. Excellent.

I hate myself for liking Coldplay

Lovely early Coldplay. Much more authentic and heartfelt, rougher edges.

Coldplay has always been one of those middle of the road, nothing special, nothing bad kinda bands for me. They got some hits but I wouldnt place them anywhere near the top of a list usually. That being said, I'm enjoying this album, it hits their particular sound pretty early, Chris Martins' vocals especially. Its a little more melancholic than their later entries were. Even just the intro song, Sparks, a little more quiet and introspective than later releases. Yellow especially, it has a good lasting quality to it, but I'm sure thats why its still considered one of their better songs.

Took a date to Laser Coldplay™️ and totally made my move to hold her hand during “Yellow”. 4 stars for how hard my heart was racing despite her being a 4

Never been a fan

For a debut album and reading about how it was made, you can certainly tell there was a change half way through the album at Yellow. Second half of album was more enjoyable. Very solid album overall.

Such a great album from the lyrics to instruments. It’s amazing and so good. I’ve heard it before several times and it ages like a fine wine

I don’t get why everyone hates on Coldplay. I loved them in middle school and still do (up through Mylo Xyloto). This album is so smooth and beautiful. The guitar is simple and clean but fits so well. Chris Martin’s voice is so great. All parts fit together so well, they aren’t trying to do too much and they sound so good doing it.

solid album. love the blend of piano, guitar runs, and different time signatures. lyrics are solid. opening track of "Don't Panic" great, but "Trouble" is excellent & one of my favorite.

89/100. A very nice and calming dream pop/rock album. I’m not a big fan of Coldplay’s newer releases, but their first two albums are absolutely stunning. There aren’t really any faults with this album—some of the songs even give me a sense of nostalgia from my childhood.

Ew

So much beauty in one album. Our introduction to Coldplay, 'Don't Panic', is a very strong start for their career, and 'Shiver' takes it one step further. 'Spies' lost me a little, but my interest was piqued with 'Sparks', one of the saddest and most beautiful songs I have ever heard. I honestly felt like crying listening to it. 'Yellow' is, of course, Coldplay's crowning achievement in their career, and it elevates this album to another level. From there, the songs started to blend together and sound the same, but the first half was so strong that it's redeeming.

Listening to this album helped with my insomnia.

When I got A Rush Of Blood To The Head as my 5th pick on this list, I groaned a little because Coldplay are probably one of the most overrated bands there is (IMO). However, I ended up giving it 4 stars because it was actually pretty good and I wrote that I was surprised how much of it sounded like Parachutes (which was the only album of theirs I'd actually listened to fully). Now I'm faced with that album and I actually think 'A Rush...' might be better?! This was a bit hard-going and depressing at times, and I only really liked two songs (Shiver and High Speed). Even Yellow is wildly overrated. So yeah to my surprise, I'm only giving this 3

3.5 So I fully participate in the Coldplay teasing; it’s pretty well deserved. It’s a band that takes themselves far too seriously. That being said, I kinda have a soft spot for their actual music. I like the hits, and the album as a whole basically sounds entirely the same but it’s not unpleasant. If I had this in my CD player in 2003 it woulda been played constantly.

Consistently a pleasant work of music. I enjoy it every time.

249/1001 😴 🌕🌗🌑🌑🌑

This one popped up on a day that I just one something fun to lighten up my mood a little, and it did just that. Fave tracks: Spies, Parachutes, Everything's Not Lost.

In the beginning Coldplay was decent

Album still holds up, and this is considering I struggle listening to most, or basically anything they manufactured after this.

Bland and inoffensive

It's got some classics, and I like the consistency of the sound, but I just wasn't feeling it.

Ok little out of my favorite song

Not as bad as I’d thought before listening. The opener and Trouble are excellent songs. The rest are decent to good, but slightly boring. I didn’t mind listening to it, though

Little did we know when this came out how Coldplay would become the global monsters of banality and the favourite band for people who dont like music but do like flashy lights. I bought this album and enjoyed at the time - listening again kinda hurts but the songs are still good despite being burned into my consciousness over the years. Saw them play this live and they were good and did need the flash and the bangs.

Buttery toast, mac and cheese, vanilla ice cream, scrambled eggs, corn on the cob - things can be boring and family friendly, corny and cheesy and still good. Embrace the cringe, succumb to the acoustic sincerity, let go of the sneer and just let the earnestness wash over you.

What a debut album. Say what you want about the later stuff but this is absolutely brilliant. Unfortunately I think they peaked here… Zero skip tracks on this one. Full marks.

Great stuff start to finish, every track stands on its own.

A fun listen with some catchy songs and very raw.

This album reminds me of my best friend who passed away, so it automatically gets a higher score.

I was turned off by the band initially because of all their commercial success right out of the gates, but this is a great album and they deserve all the accolades they got at the time and now!

A largely mellow listen with a couple of stand out tunes. I enjoyed this.

The worst thing this experiment has done this far is made me realise I don’t actually mind certain portions of Coldplay.

Early Coldplay had an occasional edge to their songs. While still grounded in pop songwriting, Coldplay explored a fairly warm and rich tone in expressing their songs. This stands heads and shoulders above the sterile, overly-polished production on their last few records. Radiohead influence is noticeable but not exhausting. It adds a nice dimension to the music while still remaining firm in pop songwriting conventions. It's a pleasant album, not bad, but displays a lot of the conventions that would make Coldplay what they are today (boring, tedious, a little bit pretentious)

feels fitting to have this when yellow came on 'bird' recently and i had a kick listening to it for a few days. really solid debut actually! Chris is such a lover boy but the guitars are nice. Maybe just not offensive at all but very nice to listen to anyway on a cold winter day.

Nunca he sido muy de coldplay yo

Скукотища! Ещё и голос страдальчески писклявый.

It's an ok album, nothing too exciting. Not going to be on repeat any time soon. Coldplay are a band I've struggled with and really don't like anything I've heard of them from recent years. This is probably the best I've heard of them.

sparks is still one of my songs of all time

Meh if mehness

One of the favorites in our house

Incredible.

Back when they were interesting. Loses points for Chris Martin pretending to be working class

Un buen álbum debut, que a través de sus instrumentales brillantes como el glitter de un trabajo de arte de la infancia logra mantenerse a flote a pesar de las letras y el canto melancólicamente básico de Chris Martin, que seguramente es lo que hizo que le fuera tan bien. Perfecto para días de lluviosos de otoño/invierno cuando no se quiere salir de la casa y solo se quiere estar acostado escuchando música bonita. Canciones a destacar (en ningún orden en particular): Shiver Everything's Not Lost Spies Yellow Trouble P.D. Comprar álbum en formato físico.

Early Coldplay is fucking nuts. This album is goddamn beautiful. I fucking LOVE this!! Great songwriting and great guitar playing!!!

The songs are calm and easy to listen to. It feels simple but thoughtful, like early Travis. It’s warm, almost fragile, but not too heavy. The music feels honest and unpolished in a good way.

"me aburren como Coldplay" Spies es un temazo igual.

Such a beautiful album with some big hits!! Perfect music to chill out to. We had this album at home, I can remember so clearly listening to this on my little green cd player. Those were the days 🥹 Usually debut albums aren't as good as a bands later stuff, but they had Yellow on theirs 💛 A song that has stood the test of time. I can still remember the music video vividly! Coldplay were one of my bucket list bands and I finally got to see them last year. People can shit on them all they want but hands down they put on one of the best concerts I've ever been to. And what they're doing to reduce emissions on tour is incredible Love everything about this album, I will defend it always! 5 ⭐️

I have a painfully embarrassing memory around “Yellow” – someone serenaded me with that song on their guitar on a first date. They did a good job but I did not return the feeling that this song imparts. It was a lot. So that has colored my view of this album as “a lot” and “a little embarrassing,” but it’s not bad.

Solid nothing special though 3.3/5

This is alright. There's some decent hooks and I quite like the production. Not a big fan of Chris Martin's voice at points, especially falsettos, but I wouldn't say he's a bad singer. It does feel a bit plain after a point, I've probably trained myself to let Coldplay go in one ear and out the other though Highlights: High Speed, Don't Panic

Some good songs. But a bit insipid.

Mellow, pleasant, I've come to appreciate this band over time

I have always liked Coldplay and even grown to appreciate them more when I heard them perform locally and saw the effort they put out to put on a good show. This album is a good example of a slight danger some bands might encounter as they build a bigger library and last a long time. I call it the "greatest hits" syndrome. It is when ANY sort of greatest hit album from a certain band would be a five star album. It makes any "normal" album they put out just not quite as good. VERY few (although there are a small number) of bands have full on five star albums where every song is as good as the next that is not a greatest hit type anthology. So, while Parachutes is a quite good album by a quite good band, it made me want to listen to other songs by them as well, and spend the afternoon on a Coldplay binge.

Can’t give -10 the musical equivalent of beige - sad sad stuff

2 cos it's got a song called Don't Panic Still dire though

Great album from start to finish

dollar general Radiohead. 2.5 stars

Album art: 5

2,5

Probablemente uno de los mejores álbumes de Coldplay. A pesar de que la escucha pueda tornarse repetitiva y un poco aburrida, las ideas de las canciones y las interpretaciones de Martin y compañía logran construir unos buenos 40 minutos de soft rock alternativo, claramente inspirado por actos previos como Radiohead. Creo que el problema es que la voz de Chris no es lo suficientemente dinámica. Aun así, creo que Coldplay tiene un LP bueno y es "Viva la Vida". Esto palidece en comparación a ese trabajo. De todas formas, es un indispensable de esta lista, considerando que la banda sigue siendo uno de los actos más grandes en el pop actual. ¿Los nuevos U2? Definitivamente.

Mostly as dull as I remember, the singing is just so turgid. Put me in a bad mood. Ok so in the right mood (depressed) a few of the songs may be ok but is it too much to ask for just one song with a bit of oomph, just something to give us a glimpse of hope that there is some joy in the world. Is that too much to ask for? Considered giving it a 1 star but in reality probably nearer a 2. Generously giving it a 3 star rating as Gus’ first dance at his wedding was on this album.

I guess it is very fashionable to hate Coldplay and certainly as they morphed into a stadium pop band I lost interest in them. However, this first album is a good album and highlights their excellent songwriting ability. There are some great tracks: Shiver, Spies, Trouble and the majestic Yellow and no real duds. In criticism, all the songs sound the same and as such it makes listening to the album in full a struggle. Those decent tracks in their own make my best of playlist, but I doubt I will listen to the album again.

A feeling of terror entered my body getting this the day after being forced to listen to the Kings of Leon. So it was with some relief that this [and grits teeth] wasn’t at all bad. To give credit where it’s due, he’s a good song writer here, and all the tracks are decent (except Yellow, that is just annoying). I remember now they originally had this sort of post-shoegaze type sound (Snow Patrol had the same vibe at the time) on some songs which I like. However, as a vocalist I find him quite dreary, and the more piano driven soppy bollox isn’t so good. I suspect this is their peak for me, and I genuinely dread listening to their stadium eco rock phase……..it’s coming in here isn’t it………inevitable like dawn after a peaceful sleep [grits teeth again].

I have heard this enough over the years, music for ladies. It's best suited to adverts and Martin is just embarrassing. How have they sold for many records? Concerts with gliwing f*cking wristbands, f*ck off.

sime goid song sounds like radiohead lite

It has yellow in it, which is cool. I saw that at a band comp. It’s a pretty calm album, with prevalent guitar and drums. I’d like To say this was written in the 2010’s(?) [Was actually written in 2000]. I’m pretty sure this is a British band?

Uno de mis discos favoritos de la vida.