X&Y
Things have gone ridiculously well for Coldplay since 2002's A Rush of Blood to the Head. The group's global album sales have soared past the 10-million mark, putting it in the same stratosphere as megabands U2 and the Dave Matthews Band. People have offered up their bank accounts, cars, and even bodies for tickets to its shows. And, in a interesting twist, frontman Chris Martin married Gwyneth Paltrow and set the tabloid world aflame. Funny thing, then, that the British quartet's much-anticipated third album, X&Y, is all about staying grounded. In the powerful opener, "Square One," the singer insists people are fundamentally the same no matter what their stature: "You just want... Somebody listening to what you say," he sings. On "Fix You," Martin grapples with imperfection and missed opportunity: "When you love someone but it goes to waste... Could it be worse?" Meanwhile, the vibrant single, "Speed of Sound," is all about reconnecting with the spirit and soul in the face of the paparazzi's flashbulbs. Musically, the band has never sounded more adventurous, referencing everyone from Kraftwerk ("Talk") to the Pogues ("Swallowed in the Sea"), all the while sweeping aside those Radiohead-lite comparisons to embrace a massive, moving sound that makes simplicity seem sublime. --Aidin Vaziri
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1311 Reviews
| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 27, 2008 Type: User Review |
First Exposure, what's all the fuss?
This CD is my first exposure to Coldplay and I am at a loss as to why all the fuss over this band. Then again if you enjoy mainstream, commercial music this is for you.
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 3.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 10, 2008 Type: User Review |
Great tunes
My favorite Coldplay album yet, with lots to love: Talk (great), Fix You (excellent), Speed of Sound (super!), Square One, Low, and Swallowed in the Sea! Great stuff, no klunkers; we listen to this one a lot.
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 4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 26, 2008 Type: User Review |
2nd copy
Lost my 1st...Not sure how! They just keep getting better and better in my opinion. If you like this one you HAVE to get Viva La Vida!
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 5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 21, 2008 Type: User Review |
Average
6/21/08 Before you read this review check out Coldplay's latest CD "Viva la Vida". It is light years ahead of this CD "X&Y".
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3.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 20, 2008 Type: User Review |
Incredible and Addictive Music
I first heard this On Holiday and ever since then It has never gotten too boring or too tired to listen to..excellent ++++++
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 18, 2008 Type: User Review |
Classic coldplay album
This is one of the best album of all times. Every song is amazing. No fillers here.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 18, 2008 Type: User Review |
a great journey
I think this is an all-around great album. There is something about "Fix You" that makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Of course, there is also "Speed of Sound" and "The Hardest Part," which seemed to be the biggest tracks off this...
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4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 15, 2008 Type: User Review |
I want my Coldplay back.
I think the new Coldplay album is their worst album yet. I know a couple of my really good friends love it and just think it is the cat's pajamas, but, to be perfectly honest, there are several tracks on it that I simply cannot stand. Why do I...
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 2.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 08, 2008 Type: User Review |
COldplay X & Y
I dont think I really need to write a review, everyone should already own this album. If you haven't, just take care of that.
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| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 07, 2008 Type: User Review |
If you're only a radio listener, you're missing 90% of ColdPlay
I've been an avid listener of Coldplay for almost a decade now, and was very excited about the release of this album. It was, however, not what I expected, but quickly became my favorite. The album mixes rock and melody between and within songs,...
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