Hi, all. I've sort of been going through a Coldplay phase recently... well, all right, the only thing I've listened to for the past week is from Viva La Vida or A Rush of Blood. They really are a very good band.

 

What I don't understand is why so many "highbrow" critics seem to hate Coldplay. All right, they have a couple of points (I don't think I could listen to the first part of 42 for a whole song, ex.) but they usually criticize them for what makes them such a good band. Sing-a-long lyrics? Yes, please. I don't remember when being catchy automatically made you a bad band. Not rock'n'roll enough? They aren't really a rock band. (Actually, I wouldn't call them any kind of band.) Don't act like rock stars? Oh, I'm sorry, I thought politeness was considered a good quality. On that note, their politeness must be fake, critics say. Pretty cynical to assume that no one has a nice personality. Too mainstream? Mainstream doesn't make a band bad. Chris Martin's voice too quiet/comforting? A little true in some cases, but why is it suddenly bad to listen something that's a pleasant experience to listen to?

 

You see where I'm going? Anyway, I really like Coldplay, contrary to what many critics say, I think their music is usually quite artistic. So I thought I would say hello to all of you fellow Coldplay fans (hopefully you aren't, like, murderous fanatics) (you don't seem like that from the lurking I've done :)).

 

Additionally, anyone know if Coldplay will ever come to Louisville, Kentucky? Or any region near here. Because I would completely, totally go. We're not a big city or a big state, but it would be amazing if they came. So, so amazing.

 

Oh yeah, and recently I developed a sort of celebrity crush on Chris Martin, which may sort of color my opinion a little bit. He seems like such a nice guy. :) I hope he and Gwyneth are happy together. :)

Welcome to Coldplaying.com ;)

Don't give a flying fuck about critics! :dozey:

What matters is YOUR OWN opinion about Coldplay :D

Hey and welcome to the board noonsun! Have a nice time here. I'm sure you'll love it here! :)

 

 

 

Welcome to Coldplaying.com ;)

Don't give a flying fuck about critics! :dozey:

What matters is YOUR OWN opinion about Coldplay :D

 

That's right! I only know a few people who like Coldplay.

 

 

Apart from all Coldplayer here in the forum. Almost everyone here LOVES Coldplay ;)

 

 

Well and if you tell anyone that you like Coldplay, you get to here that they're gay or their music is depressive, but WHO cares. Those who think that the critics are true don't know what the music is really about and what the music can achieve to sooooo many people.

 

Oh and another point: Coldplay can't be bad :laugh4:, if they're so successful all over the world! ;)

Ahoy hoy newbie whose name to be remains a mystery

 

I'm Kite one of the moderators around these parts, so have a fine welcome to the forum and I hope you enjoy your stay :)

Welcome to our beautiful world :)

I'm glad there are other people out there who like Coldplay. I only know about .... hmm, two, besides a couple who like a few songs. :)

Welcome to this place :)

 

Don't listen to the critics!

They either built up a band and later knock them down or they just knock them so that they don't get up at all ...

 

Luckily good taste in music is nothing to be given to you by others. ;)

It's your very own decision whether some music touches your heart and soul or not.

 

Just continue to love their music and enjoy this place!

Welcome to the forum,no one cares about critics anyways.

Hello and welcome!

welcome

 

Hi Noonsun:

You are most welcome here and from what you've told us, you actually belong here. A crush on Chris (or Jonny or Will or Guy) is pretty normal here.

I can get really annoyed with critics, too. What really annoys me is when they trash some song or album but from what they then say about it, you know they haven't even listened to the whole thing. Grr!

Have a great time here - I think you will!

Welcome welcome! You'll always have friends here!

Welcome and glad you're here my fellow Chris crusher :nice:

They played Freedom Hall in Louisville on the Twisted Logic Tour but it looks like they won't make it there this time around. I miss the Ville - grew up there. :)

 

Welcome to the board!

welcome to coldplaying! ;)