Took a second but I eventually came to appreciate the perfect density of the album. Loved the few moments where the kick drum distorted. After reading about cool jazz, it was easy to notice elements of big band and more traditional compositions.

This is indeed a great album. Sonically, it was to me like chicken pot pie, but in a good sense. Kind of heavy, and kind of soupy, but punctuated with some bright peas and carrots. Very comforting.

Listening to this

Refreshing and energetic.

It’s Coldplay. Moody enough to keep my attention. Though I might never put this album on, I also wouldn’t turn it off. Green eyes is a pretty sweet song. There are also a few other songs here that I think have worked their way into ubiquity for better or worse, verylikely from grocery stores. Saw them live in the early 2000’s. That I can’t remember if it was the tour for this album is an indication of their position in my catalog.