Can I just say for the record what an unbelievable prick that bloke is from the Independent.

For god's sake! Clearly his intention was to write a negative piece on the band EVEN if this album was the next 'White Album' or 'Revolver' he was gonna write a nasty negative piece.

He is the exact reason I can't stand the pompous nature of the printed press, and why i much prefer magazines like Q, Rolling Stone, and so on. They don't appear to have a hidden agenda, which lots of the british press so often do.

I found his piece laughable. he claims he doesn't know anyone who bought X&Y or is planning to buy VLV? He clearly has no mates. I am at home at the moment, both my decorator and my carpenter both said they bought it this morning. I am lucky I get given a copy, but I know my mother, my brother and my wife's sister have plans to buy it too. As for X&Y we all know people who have it, the guys a fool! Maybe not in his snooty circle where people think the Ting Tings are good! God help us! Fine. I accept that some people won't / don't like them, the album, or the perception on CM. My advice is don't listen to them! We live in a free world and if you don't like them, don't buy the album, or turn the radio off. It really is that simple! I hate lots of bands and music, but I don't listen to them or feel the need to slag them off. (other than the above comment on the Ting Tings)

 

Why does Brian Eno want to work with the band? Because he was asked, and wanted to, I am sure he doesn't need the money you jealous, bitter hack. If you want to write sour tales slagging off bands who have done well, sold more than 3 records and are flying the British flag all over the globe then go work at the NME!

Rant over!

 

 

GO BEN!!! This is what we deal with as fans day in and day out.

 

What is your take on the Radio4 interview where Chris walked out?

The more I listen to other interviews the more I like you, Ben. And I'm not saying this based only on that Radio 4 interview.

And there's another Coldplay slamming today, this time courtesy of the Daily Mail. :rolleyes:

 

It's tough being a CP fan :P

And there's another Coldplay slamming today, this time courtesy of the Daily Mail. :rolleyes:

 

It's tough being a CP fan :P

 

And the guy who wrote it said he liked Viva La Vida!!! Slamming Coldplay...er...Chris Martin must be the cool thing to do these days...wankers:dozey:

It pisses me off more when they slag us off though! When in fact I think we deserve bloody medals for putting up with the shit thrown by the British press and still proudly calling ourselves fans. :lol:

It pisses me off more when they slag us off though! When in fact I think we deserve bloody medals for putting up with the shit thrown by the British press and still proudly calling ourselves fans. :lol:

 

Yeah I think dragging fans into it is just bullshit. You know its funny to me how bad the British press is about this stuff...I would think the American press would do more shit like this but they really don't.

 

I think Ben needs to spearhead a fan uprising! He's live on air - he can be the voice of so many Coldplay fans especially seeing as how he IS one!;)

It pisses me off more when they slag us off though!

 

Yeah... why do they need to do that? Because they can't stand the fact that Coldplay has A LOT OF fans?

Anyone heard from Ben in awhile??? Ben!! Are you still out there?

he was on the radio last night. apparently, comparing that song that that band wrote to Viva La Vida is like accusing Snow Patrol of plagiarising Iron Maiden!!!

hi melanie, by the way :D i may be being slow, but I did't work out how to reply to profile messages yet

Haha I love Ben and his Coldplay defending ways :nice: He's like one of us.

hi melanie, by the way :D i may be being slow, but I did't work out how to reply to profile messages yet

 

 

No problem!;)

 

 

*waves to Ben*

 

Play SHIVER Ben!

 

:D

hey I'm still kicking about!

 

Love to you all

 

xx

hey I'm still kicking about!

 

Love to you all

 

xx

loev back to you :D hows the show goin?

Wow hello Ben!

Your show is awesomely amazing :)

Good to see you still hanging out with us :D

hey I'm still kicking about!

 

Love to you all

 

xx

 

 

Ben Jones! He lives! Are you keeping up with all this Coldplay madness, Ben? Been able to get to any of the free gigs in London?

 

How about playing some other NEW songs from the album...Strawberry Swing maybe?

 

:)

he was on the radio last night. apparently, comparing that song that that band wrote to Viva La Vida is like accusing Snow Patrol of plagiarising Iron Maiden!!!

 

Good one ;)

Ben Jones, I can't believe you went to the friends and family gig and didn't tell us!!! Just got that VIP email thingy.

 

Talking of music, no surprises that Viva La Vida is the UK's number one album, and it looks like the title track will also be a number one single too. I know it seems fashionable to hate them, but I love Coldplay and I think the album is fantastic: different, but still Coldplay. My wife and I were lucky enough to be invited to watch them rehearse last Friday at Wembley. The Arena was empty, apart from a few friends and family (Gwyneth was there), but we got to see what the live shows will be like. Watch out for Terry-vision, some big balls, and Will Champion taking lead vocals on a track which was brilliant.

You went to that? And you didn't tell us?! :surprised:

 

Shame on you Ben Jones :P

Punishment to be a review of the gig. Whaddya think, Mich?

Definitely, a review chock full of details for us poor unfortunate fans who have to wait until December :cry: :P

And with a detailed description of what the Magic Balls look like under a "spoiler" tab ;)

Hey Ben! Nice to have you back on air!

welcome back, Ben :)