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Coldplay = Unoriginal.:rolleyes:

 

 

And see! This is what I'm talking about. I don't think its good for a band to be constantly compared to bands like U2 and Radiohead. Its one thing to be influenced, its another thing to be compared and said to be similar.

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no band is 100% original.

 

even U2 take things from other bands that influence them, that's just how bands work.

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no band is 100% original.

 

even U2 take things from other bands that influence them, that's just how bands work.

 

Yeah. Listening to Boy you definitely hear the Joy Division and the Clash influences....but you don't hear people saying they sound like Joy Division.

U2 get compared to bands like the beatles and the who alot.

 

I think it's possible that the beatles are the only band that don't get compared to other bands.

t8thgr8 I agree 100% they sought after Eno for a reason, cause he helped put U2 in the history books next to bands Like The Beatles, Stones as well as guys like Dylan and Hendrix. I think Eno and Lanois are unofficial members of U2 cause and thats when they are the best all 6 of them.

 

With Viva La Vida Coldplay are trying to initiate a change to a new place. LP5 from Coldplay will be the one to go down in history. I still think Unforgettable Fire will be better than Viva La Vida for one reason...Bad. Bad is by fart the Best to ever ever come out of U2, it showcases Bono's lyrical power, and Edges perfection of his legendary echo sound. Listen to it then tell me how many notes are actually played and how many are delays and echo's...its U2s perfect song.

 

Bono has way more passion than Martin. The only song i every really see Martin really into is Politik and thats why I think I love it so much. Bono had it from day one, from The Electric Co. to I Will Follow he had intensity no doubt about that.

 

I agree that these guys from 17 had pure raw talent that was refined into superstardom over the years. You got 4 very very talented men in the band. Even though you never hear about Larry or Adam they are the backbone of the band like any rhythm section is. I will now say it again, Sunday Bloody Sunday was not even close to the best thing to come between 1978 - 1984.

 

The Fly and the entire Zoo TV Tour was pure brilliance. Coldplay will never top. IT was all because of Rattle and Hum too, poking fun at themselves. The U2 during the 90s was just as if not better than the 70s and 80s U2. Live these guys trample Coldplay.

 

Someone said to Youtube different versions of Streets, here is the best one ever recorded.

 

Watch that and tell me that U2 have no intensity and passion what soever. Then tell me Bono cant sing. Story behind that performance is it was preformed a week after Bonos dads funeral and the opening is all for him and those words he sayds before it kicks off is "Its for Paul(his dad) I sing this song for him, I sing this song for him YOUUUUUUUUUUU"

 

That entire concert at Slane was amazing and moving full of raw passion and intensity. Last performance before the events of 9/11 as well.

 

We will see how Coldplay emerges through the years. Im sorry to say though, but I doubt they will ever reach U2 stardom and power.

..So maybe I need to compose another song for them, eh??:vanish::hippy:

does anyone else think Jonny Buckland gets more influence from Neil Young than he does from U2? Just listen to some of Neil Young's live performances and tell me Jonny's live guitar chops arent distinctly influenced by some of it. He even uses the same effects a lot of the time (delay, reverb).

Take a look at this:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vnsVoPSzgQ&hl=en

 

Hey Malcolm (or anyone else who might know).. I'm not overly familiar with U2's catalogue apart from their big singles so excuse my ignorance but is the song that starts @ 5:17 on this video from the upcoming U2 album?

t8thgr8 I agree 100% they sought after Eno for a reason, cause he helped put U2 in the history books next to bands Like The Beatles, Stones as well as guys like Dylan and Hendrix. I think Eno and Lanois are unofficial members of U2 cause and thats when they are the best all 6 of them.

 

With Viva La Vida Coldplay are trying to initiate a change to a new place. LP5 from Coldplay will be the one to go down in history. I still think Unforgettable Fire will be better than Viva La Vida for one reason...Bad. Bad is by fart the Best to ever ever come out of U2, it showcases Bono's lyrical power, and Edges perfection of his legendary echo sound. Listen to it then tell me how many notes are actually played and how many are delays and echo's...its U2s perfect song.

 

Bono has way more passion than Martin. The only song i every really see Martin really into is Politik and thats why I think I love it so much. Bono had it from day one, from The Electric Co. to I Will Follow he had intensity no doubt about that.

 

I agree that these guys from 17 had pure raw talent that was refined into superstardom over the years. You got 4 very very talented men in the band. Even though you never hear about Larry or Adam they are the backbone of the band like any rhythm section is. I will now say it again, Sunday Bloody Sunday was not even close to the best thing to come between 1978 - 1984.

 

The Fly and the entire Zoo TV Tour was pure brilliance. Coldplay will never top. IT was all because of Rattle and Hum too, poking fun at themselves. The U2 during the 90s was just as if not better than the 70s and 80s U2. Live these guys trample Coldplay.

 

Someone said to Youtube different versions of Streets, here is the best one ever recorded.

 

Watch that and tell me that U2 have no intensity and passion what soever. Then tell me Bono cant sing. Story behind that performance is it was preformed a week after Bonos dads funeral and the opening is all for him and those words he sayds before it kicks off is "Its for Paul(his dad) I sing this song for him, I sing this song for him YOUUUUUUUUUUU"

 

That entire concert at Slane was amazing and moving full of raw passion and intensity. Last performance before the events of 9/11 as well.

 

We will see how Coldplay emerges through the years. Im sorry to say though, but I doubt they will ever reach U2 stardom and power.

 

Its going to take something crazy out of nowhere to top U2. One thing I know is that you cant do it by following in their footsteps. Its gonna take someone who intersects them.

 

And I dont even listen to sunday bloody sunday anymore and havent for awhile. New Years Day is the real gem from that album.

 

And I just dont see Chris Martin ever becoming as charismatic as Bono, no matter how hard he tries. He just seems so nerdy. I like the guy but I call em like I see em. And I see a forced personality, maybe to fit his idea of what it would take to be on par with Bono perhaps, I dont know. I have a feeling what we see isnt necessarily who he really is, and not in a theatrical way either. I wish he would quit trying to be the major focal point of Coldplay and just kind of be a part of the band, let us decide what the focal point is. Its not a big deal now but I can see it becoming a problem in the future.

 

Coldplay can write some emotional, touching songs though. They really do 'get it' in that regard.

Hey Malcolm (or anyone else who might know).. I'm not overly familiar with U2's catalogue apart from their big singles so excuse my ignorance but is the song that starts @ 5:17 on this video from the upcoming U2 album?

 

Theres really no telling whats going to be on the new album because theyve been so hush hush about it. But the majority of that footage was from their recording sessions in morocco last year, that bit at the the 5:17 mark is either a Danny Lanois song or a U2 concept. Its kind of hard to discern, sounds like theres 2 things going on at once. But like I said, theres really no telling. And on top of that, those jam session songs couldve evolved into anything by now.

Its going to take something crazy out of nowhere to top U2. One thing I know is that you cant do it by following in their footsteps. Its gonna take someone who intersects them.

 

And I dont even listen to sunday bloody sunday anymore and havent for awhile. New Years Day is the real gem from that album.

 

And I just dont see Chris Martin ever becoming as charismatic as Bono, no matter how hard he tries. He just seems so nerdy. I like the guy but I call em like I see em. And I see a forced personality, maybe to fit his idea of what it would take to be on par with Bono perhaps, I dont know. I have a feeling what we see isnt necessarily who he really is, and not in a theatrical way either. I wish he would quit trying to be the major focal point of Coldplay and just kind of be a part of the band, let us decide what the focal point is. Its not a big deal now but I can see it becoming a problem in the future.

 

Coldplay can write some emotional, touching songs though. They really do 'get it' in that regard.

Well I dont think Chris will ever always be who he "truly is". People like him and me are kind of always insecure with themselves and he probably has worked very hard for a long time to become someone he wanted to be.

 

I think he's great the way he is, and yes a little nerdy, but arent we all sometimes?

But my underlying point is that maybe if he acted the way he truly is he might surpass the person he's thinks he wants to be. And at this stage in their game I'd say he has the liberty to do so. All any audience truly wants is truth. You can get away with a lot more when you are completely yourself. Everyone is unique in their own way, its just that its sort of human nature to mimic what interests you. We like what we like for a reason. But once you start to act like someone else you start to become more similar to other people, and thats where trouble is. Thats one of the little games you have to overcome in life. Imagine the spectrum of personalities out there thats kept hidden by those who wish to be accepted at all costs. Its not worth it, especially when you possess a praised gift. And youre right, we are all nerds to an extent and theres certainly nothing wrong with that. The redemption is in embracing it. Nerds push mankind forward. The cool ones are that way because they know whats tried and true and are satisfied with being complacent.

 

And regarding my previous statements, I hope no one here is misled by them. Im a coldplay fan through and through. I wouldnt be here if I werent. And though I just started posting and joined in April, Ive been lurking since before X&Y came out. I still remember when the theme changed to those colored blocks. I truly hope Viva la vida proves me wrong and that they go to a place they can call their own. The songs weve heard so far suggest that might be the case. VLV and VH are extremely catchy.

Truth be told, I know Chris Martin was spending quite a bit of time with Bono, trying to gain inspiration years back - and Martin does occasionally gloat about the music their band has "borrowed" from other groups (I think he uses the term *stole*:laugh3:)- but then they all do that - The Beatles, Dylan, Rolling Stones - their music all has roots somewhere.. In all fairness, Bono has done tremendous good for Africans, with the disease epidemics they face on the continent, and raising awareness, and trying to get debt relief for Southern Hemisphere nations - Yes, the business with the tax tricks in Ireland is dodgey, but to say he's all about the money just isn't true. Besides, Larry's the manager on the band as far as I know. I'm not saying their perfect angels, but they do care a helluvalot to even bother with issues like AIDS, even going so far as to directly speak with Jessie Helms to free up more money here in the US for helping with the AIDS crisis in Africa.

Yes, making trade fair - and economic fair play, are as critical as anything in helping bring about global equity. Chris Martin, Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, and Guy Berryman have brought the issue center stage, and I'm grateful for their tremendous efforts equally as well. It's a package deal, and both are essential to healing the hurt and redressing the grievances.

 

 

 

Nope, Larry's not the manager - the legendary (by that I mean a business genius but therefore cut-throat) Paul McGuinness is. He's the brains behind U2 and their success. He's the one who sold them as a major band. Think Bono's in charge? Not by a loooooooonnnnnnngggggggg shot.

 

Its cool that everyone has different opinions about them and everything and you're perfectly entitled to them...but, and this isn't just because I'm trying to be a dick or anything, I can't agree. I used to have enormous respect for Bono and I thought he was a real humanitarian - - but after Live8 (which was all about him and that other jackass Bob Geldof getting to spend time with the leaders of the major nations and act like they weilded enormous power - y'know, ego tripping), the tax dodge, and now talk of Ali Hewson seriously considering becoming President of Ireland (despite having no educational background preparing her for that key role or any years in public office) - who the hell do these people think they are? Honestly, its like they consider themselves to be Ireland's new Royalty. We are the little people who must toe the line. That NEVER goes down well here. Or I think in any democratic nation.

 

Its difficult to understand if you're not from here. And I'm not trying to be exclusionist or look down on you, just I have a different perspecitve. But please, before you disagree with me, google SCRAP SATURDAY with the best comedian Ireland has ever known - Dermot Morgan (he's our Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert wrapped into one). You should hear how he takes apart U2 in a mock interview where he is Paul McGuinness around the time of the release of Achtung Baby and you'll see just how well he captures the contempt these people have for that great annoyance - "fans". It will burst many a bubble.

 

Oh, and those trips to Africa to raise awareness. Sure, raise awareness of U2. Oh, and AIDS? I guess we could fit that in too. Yeah, that'd be great. Maybe people would then not criticise us, our music, because they think we care about these people. Hey, could we fit in some photo opportunites? Yeah? And then play one of our sad songs over images of these people living in dire poverty? We can? Sweet! Oh, what's that you say? Why don't we donate millions of our own wealth (which we can afford to do) to help ensure clean running water and hospitals that are fully functional? Listen up, we won't do that in our own country, let alone someplace else. Now, just take lots of nice pictures. Here, you, yeah, the starving people of Africa, huddle close and smile for the camera. Right. Pictures taken? Great. Now we're off to our own private jet. Oh that's right. Private jet. We like to leave our stamp on the ozone layer too.

 

Overly cynical? Perhaps. Perhaps not.

 

And as for their music, some of it is good but so over-rated. Like others have said before, The Edge is a better guitarist than Jonny Buckland but its early days yet for Jonny. And Chris is far more musically adept that Bono was or ever will be. Coldplay are in a class of their own.

 

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Hmm, I forgot to take my "Don't-slag-off-U2-just-cos-I'm-no-longer-a-big-fan-and-may-now-be-a-hypocrite" medication. Or something. What can I say? Honestly: girl trouble & waiting for VLV trouble. My head's going in 20 different directions! Maybe I'm too harsh on them. I don't know. Damn. To each his own:)

 

I think it's possible that the beatles are the only band that don't get compared to other bands.

 

 

The Beatles were often compared to the Stones.

I don't want them to be U2, nor do I think they sound like U2. I don't think they want to be exactly like U2. I just think that they want to be as big as U2 and maybe as popular.

 

I just don't always like hearing when they say they want to make albums that sound good in a stadium.

 

I actually do like U2. They have their own particular sound and do their own thing. They sound great live btw!

 

But, I would never want Coldplay to aspire to be just like them though, because that would take away from their own unique style that they have already created and what I came to like of them in the first place.

 

 

And yes, "Coldplay should just aspire to be a better Coldplay."

 

Or for me, better yet, just themselves. I don't think they should put all this pressure on themselves when they make their music.

talk this issue in simple way...

they are totally diffenent

and i love both of them!:smug:

 

With Viva La Vida Coldplay are trying to initiate a change to a new place. LP5 from Coldplay will be the one to go down in history. I still think Unforgettable Fire will be better than Viva La Vida for one reason...Bad. Bad is by fart the Best to ever ever come out of U2, it showcases Bono's lyrical power, and Edges perfection of his legendary echo sound. Listen to it then tell me how many notes are actually played and how many are delays and echo's...its U2s perfect song.

 

 

You hit the nail on the head there.

I could get into U2 a lot easier if it weren't for Bono's grating voice. I'll admit Chris Martin's voice can be annoying at times, but Bono just takes the cake.

 

But everybody's got their own preferences, and if all a band's contributors weren't offensive to SOMEBODY then their music overall would be terribly tame - like listening to children's nursery rhymes.

 

Oh, and Radiohead sucks.

I could get into U2 a lot easier if it weren't for Bono's grating voice. I'll admit Chris Martin's voice can be annoying at times, but Bono just takes the cake.

 

But everybody's got their own preferences, and if all a band's contributors weren't offensive to SOMEBODY then their music overall would be terribly tame - like listening to children's nursery rhymes.

 

Oh, and Radiohead sucks.

 

I think I love you saff.

 

:D

 

It's so hard to find somebody else around here who doesn't like radiohead. :P

I must say I don't understand why people could be annoyed at Bono for being a humanitarian. The stuff he does in Africa has absolutely nothing to do with the band, promoting the band or the like. I read the U2 book which was written by everyone in the band with occasional commentary from McGuinness, and everyone else seemed somewhat miffed at Bono for doing it. They talk about when he was a kid he was the same way though. Not that he was all about AIDs or Africa, but that he was out doing his thing, being popular or annoying or whatever you would like to call it. Bono has a personality, and its true, he's got an ego. But that doesn't mean he doesn't have a heart. There's worse things he could be doing than helping people in Africa.

 

And someone said the Irish are pissed at him, well from an irishman who is unfortunately in the states, i think there's a good comparison with that. I don't know how I know this, probably because I was watching some stuff with Bono and Africa, but Oprah does some humanitarian work in Africa too, and people from urban America are pissed at her because she's not "helping her own people". Her argument was that there was a vast difference between a poor person in Africa and a poor person in America. Here kids want TVs, video games, etc. In Africa they just want medicine, food, water. Now I don't know what compares to that in Ireland to be perfectly honest, but I do know much of the country is poor, but its not anything like Africa.

 

Back to the band argument though. I must say I don't listen to these bands in one listen. Meaning when I want a certain type of music, I don't think I could listen to U2 and Coldplay. Same with Radiohead (im newer to them), I don't listen to them in the same sitting as Coldplay. These bands are very different within the same basic genre. And like people said, U2 has a massive amount of songs to choose from. In terms of great songs they've got dozens upon dozens. Coldplay has maybe two dozen good songs if you want to stretch it out. People need to stop comparing the music (unless obviously they start sounding the same) and realize that the comparisons are really just about being the "biggest band in the world"...whatever that really means.

 

For those who bash U2 just to bash and play into the stereotypes of other misinformed non fans, listen to a greater breadth of their stuff. If you listen to All that You Can't Leave Behind, which is u2's second to latest effort, you'll see an album that in my opinion falls more under the coldplay type of music. It's floats and jumps about in songs like Kite and Wild Honey. Don't just listen to the popular stuff, especially the recent popular stuff which isn't the best they've done (Vertigo for example).

I must say I don't understand why people could be annoyed at Bono for being a humanitarian. The stuff he does in Africa has absolutely nothing to do with the band, promoting the band or the like. I read the U2 book which was written by everyone in the band with occasional commentary from McGuinness, and everyone else seemed somewhat miffed at Bono for doing it. They talk about when he was a kid he was the same way though. Not that he was all about AIDs or Africa, but that he was out doing his thing, being popular or annoying or whatever you would like to call it. Bono has a personality, and its true, he's got an ego. But that doesn't mean he doesn't have a heart. There's worse things he could be doing than helping people in Africa.

 

And someone said the Irish are pissed at him, well from an irishman who is unfortunately in the states, i think there's a good comparison with that. I don't know how I know this, probably because I was watching some stuff with Bono and Africa, but Oprah does some humanitarian work in Africa too, and people from urban America are pissed at her because she's not "helping her own people". Her argument was that there was a vast difference between a poor person in Africa and a poor person in America. Here kids want TVs, video games, etc. In Africa they just want medicine, food, water. Now I don't know what compares to that in Ireland to be perfectly honest, but I do know much of the country is poor, but its not anything like Africa.

 

Back to the band argument though. I must say I don't listen to these bands in one listen. Meaning when I want a certain type of music, I don't think I could listen to U2 and Coldplay. Same with Radiohead (im newer to them), I don't listen to them in the same sitting as Coldplay. These bands are very different within the same basic genre. And like people said, U2 has a massive amount of songs to choose from. In terms of great songs they've got dozens upon dozens. Coldplay has maybe two dozen good songs if you want to stretch it out. People need to stop comparing the music (unless obviously they start sounding the same) and realize that the comparisons are really just about being the "biggest band in the world"...whatever that really means.

 

For those who bash U2 just to bash and play into the stereotypes of other misinformed non fans, listen to a greater breadth of their stuff. If you listen to All that You Can't Leave Behind, which is u2's second to latest effort, you'll see an album that in my opinion falls more under the coldplay type of music. It's floats and jumps about in songs like Kite and Wild Honey. Don't just listen to the popular stuff, especially the recent popular stuff which isn't the best they've done (Vertigo for example).

 

Heh, I find your thoughts very interesting lad, but how long have you been out of the country? I'm not being snide, its just that we are one of the top 20 richest nations in the world - but like every rich nation, we can have a tendency to treat those below the poverty line badly. Partly you could argue that they should pick themselves up by the bootstraps but when they don't even have bootstraps that becomes...difficult. This is compounded by the fact that there are hundreds of thousands of immigrants (a large number are illegal) who have come into the country in the last few years and with the worldwide economic downturn there are troubling times ahead. Its perfectly fine now whilst there are still plenty of jobs but with those dwindling away... But the real reason so many of us are pissed at him is because for years he was LECTURING us about how we weren't doing enough (back when we were a third world country in Europe) for Africa etc etc, make sacrificies blah blah blah again and again and then once he was faced with paying tax (there used to be very lenient and almost non-existent taxes on artists) to improve the infrastructure of this country U2 and he moved their finances offshore.

 

But this is coldplaying.com not worldeconomics.com (does that exist?) so back on track. Personally, I like some of the U2 material from The Unforgettable Fire (thank you Eno) and The Joshua Tree but Achtung Baby etc not so much. And I do believe that U2 went f**king mental with ZooTV and PopMart and yes, I do know that they were "taking the mickey" out of current trends at the time but still, when you've had you're face plastered all over a massive cinema screen at every concert you have to kinda lose your grip on reality.

 

I stood about 10 feet away from Bono on Graftan Street (for Americans, to rent a outlet here will set you back more than trying to the same on Fifth Ave) when he was shooting the video for Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own. To say that there were masses of cameraman etc is an understatement as I really thought I was about to be trampled to death. He had no reason to walk up Grafton cos there are many side streets and it could have been nice and hush hush - but no, media attention and look at mmmmeeeeeeee!!!!!!! Btw he is in fact a lot smaller than you'd think when he's up above you on stage or in photo ops.

 

There's a riff on an old "joke":

 

Two men are walking down Grafton Street and one says to the other, "Wow, wouldja look at that fella with the shades, that's Bono." The other guy looks over, shakes his head and says, "No, just God thinkin' he's Bono."

 

I think that encapsulates quite accurately how many view him here.

 

It's like he's forgotten something - someone who tells him every morning he wakes up, "Paul, you're not Gandh - you're a musician - go making some decent music."

 

And just think about this - if Bono wasn't willing to pay taxes in the country he lives in that would improve standards of living for all - do you honestly think he do it if he lived in, say, Ethiopia? Sudan? Mozambique? Somalia? C'mon, please don't tell me he's a "great humanitarian". If you're not willing to do something for your own country you sure as hell won't do it for anyone else's.

 

Do you want to know "great humanitarians"? That's easy - they don't have high-rise names. Why? Cos they aren't rock stars, politicians, or any one else like that. They're the doctors, the nurses, the missionaries, you name it, the ORDINARY people who spend every day trying to improve the living conditions of people in these terrible places. They don't jet in only to jet out again. They stay. They fight every day. They suffer. And they enjoy success with the people they're there to help. Bono may think he's a great humanitarian but he's not. He doesn't make sacrifices.

In any given time within Rock n' Roll history, there is a Band that is the most important and influential. What is the framework to choose that band? That it is not chosen by anybody, it happens by itself, just four guys getting together, forming a heart together, and the circumstances conciding to bring them to the top. It's all a game, a process with rules, and in between the rules a lot of chaos. The Beatles was the first one, U2 the second one, and Coldplay is the Third One. The difficult thing about Coldplay's position is that they have to progress in their careers knowing the position in which they are, which is simply being the band that is carrying the torch, thus, risking spontaneity, it is very easy for them to fall on the trap of imitation, the career path has already been done twice, once by The Beatles, once by U2, now Coldplay is following the same path, the same progression, but they have to do it genuinly, that is where Brian Eno came in, he literallywas the wise old man hinting at the next moves, he was like Merlin, or Joda. Helping them to get rid of mental pre-conceptions and just go for the raw food. So, it is happening for the Third Time, a third concluding time, make no mistake about it.

For a nice journey about all this go to: www.TheEtherealConnection.com

 

P.S: Did anyone noticed how the Violet Hill "original version" video was influenced by the Ticket to Ride part in The Beatles "Help" movie, and how the Violet Hill "dancing politicians" video was influenced by U2's Window in the Skies.

 

"The Ethereal Connection: a Synthesis of U2 and The Beatles"

www.TheEtherealConnection.com

The Beatles- Thesis

U2- Antihesis

Coldplay- Synthesis

yah dude my bad. what i said in the previous comment should be ammended. i know ireland's getting very rich because the younger generation. per capita income is higher than u.s.a. if i remember correctly. great tech jobs among other things. i get your points also. i think bono is arrogant, but there's this part of me that doesn't want to believe it because im a big fan of the music. if you read the book you would see some thoughtful but short comments from most of the bandmates, and then Bono would go on some rampage where yeah...he was being an a-hole.

 

once again, my bad with the "poor" comment, i was typing all that crap up real fast, not really thinking. and yeah lol, if you couldnt tell ive not been in ireland ever but for visiting some relatives every few years, but i sense you understood that.

 

like you said, if we're just talking about music though, i still think u2's pretty good. there's lots of arrogant guys out there, that doesn't mean their music is bad. but yeah, whatever. the bands are different. this thread should be dead until someone decides to post a different thread in a few weeks...and bring this argument up again, but im personally done.

 

and yeah, i apologize bout the poor comment, that was a head on backwards moment.

 

 

Edit: Oh and to the comment right above me. That's a pretty thought provoking idea. your right, about coldplay being the third one, thing is u2's still around lol

This is a really difficult post for me as I love both of these bands and I dont mind the comparisons. I do believe I hear similarties sometimes. At the same time I hear vast differances as well. Drawing comparison between 2 brilliant acts isnt an issue for me. I do think that Chris in NOTHING Like Bono. While I really love U2's music I cant say the same for Bono's personality at times. I LOVE Coldplays music and have always found Chris to be someone Id like to know in his interviews. He seems more down to earth. Only a couple of times have I read things that make me think his ego is getting up there w/ Bono's.

i dont know why people compare them they sound nothing alike..........coldplay is better and not saying that just cause ima a huge coldplay fan but because it true