As of today, Coldplay are the band of the 00s

[Malcolm-Edge]

With only 10 months left in the decade of 2000-2009. For me it is very safe to say, Coldplay have commanded this decade music wise.

 

In 2000 they broke through as well all know with Yellow and, in my opinion one of the best debut efforts of all time, Parachutes. It was an album inspired by Neil Young and REM. Im going to say this, Im not going to compare U2 and Coldplay at all, other then by their success, since they have almost nothing in common. To me its a great album with strong instrumental work that is key in a successful record. The music is obviously written by young men, but its great at that. Martins lyrics are some of the best of most musicians this early in their career. He doesn't steal a lot of lyrics from the bible.

 

The lyrics are that of a young man: angst, love and helplessness. From Parachutes Coldplay wrote arguably the best album in rock music since Nevermind. X&Y....not! A Rush Of Blood To The Head.

 

Its only fitting a career defining album starts with their best song. Politik is the best Coldplay song. For this too, they use Muse as a huge muse....not funny? Well its not usual for a Band to deliver an album like this on their second effort, for now, it is The Best Album of the 2000s. Coldplay show great growth on this album and, deliver a strong album Start to finish. A few filler songs, but The Scientist, Clocks, Politik and Amsterdam make up for Daylight and A whisper.

 

A Rush Of Blood, has a feel to it, a feeling I describe as Raw. Not much production added to it. It is 4 guys with their instruments, in a room with mics. I can feel the talent coming trough on this one. They set a great tone for the album and its effective and strong.

 

From this album on, the one flaw of Martin starts to show in his music, his inability to deal with the pressure of the mainstream and the critics. The first two albums, they wrote from their hearts, and they second guessed themselves, but just enough to make their music great. They had forced themselves to make good music and not crap. Coldplay unfairly gained massive ridicule from this point on. Many rockers made fun of their music being to soft rock, to slow, to sissy. Lets see a sissy write an aggressive masterpiece like Politik.

 

Well they subcame to the critics with X&Y. They went to far into the production booth and they lost a lot of the good to over production. It was a good album, but they just lot the thing that made Coldplay good on their last two albums. They gave in. For that they got roasted, from what we know, they as 4 best friends were in turmoil. For a good album, if Oasis wrote X&Y it would have been a 5 star. X&Y was not a disappointment, it was perceived that way because Coldplay to this point had been known for two damned good albums. To produce a good one, was seen as a catastrophe. I will call this album their Pop, seen as a musical crapfest, but to this point sold the most of the other two albums. Not a failure.

 

With that they enlisted the help of a Brian Eno, they locked themselves together in a bakery, and rediscovered what made them great. In there they wrote their most successful album to date. They went back to basics then went from there built upon it. Still suffering from the Jesus of Uncool title, Martin and the boys seemed to feel pressure. That now seems to have been lifted somewhat. Most people see him as an eccentric weirdo, I see him as my hero, being himself. He is weird, quarky, but he is cool to me. He is a Rock star in his own, he is different.

 

With Viva La Vida, Coldplay established themselves as a MAJOR SUCCESS. Their strongest song to date destroyed records in terms of sales. Even conjured up jealousy in some. One of which filed a lawsuit.

 

Chris Martin is the most talented frontman that comes to mind. He beats Yorke, is alive so beats Cobain. He only lacks one thing from Bono, the ability to grab hold of people and make them feel his passion. Other then that, he can sing, plays the guitar well and is an ace at the piano. He is still young. I have based Viva La Vida, because I expect better. Prospekts March proved they still have it. That EP apart from the 3 songs from the previous album (LiT ii counts) its got a raw feel to it, and always has the ability to grab hold of me.

 

They are teenagers in rock years. Judgeing by albums, with 4 albums they are where U2 was at with 5, they are on par fro Radiohead. They have some growing up to do. Still though, they set the example for new bands, The Fray, Keane and to a degree Killers all follow Coldplays example.

 

With U2 releasing a new album many expect Coldplay to go under the shadow. The opposite is true. In my eyes Viva La Vida - Prospekts March, are better then No Line On the Horizon. They are both very different though. Coldplay should be proud of their careers thus far, and will now prove to hold their own musically to their big bros U2, and success wise, will draw damned near close. With Coldplay looking to release some new stuff this year same as U2. Its great to be a music fan.

 

If Coldplay lose some of the production and go back to a basic model of these guys in a room, then add little production, a la Prospekt, an LP of that value, well, I can't wait.

 

To me Coldplay have stood out these past 8.2 years and been near the front of the pack in terms of leading the way musically. They subcome to to much ridicule, that comes with popularity and jealousy. Coldplay are the band of the decade. They are helping slowly lead into a new music scene, and they are masters of their art.

 

Im sorry for spelling errors, its late, my blood sugar is low and in an awkward position. Please I welcom discussion, I know I missed a lot of points.

[gotcheese2768]

i would have to disagree with saying coldplay "succumb" because that implies other people affect there music writing/making skills..which i would disagree with! coldplay have always been original in my opinion..

[chuck kottke]

Hello Malcom-Edge!

To be inspired. To find passion in a new direction, or a variant of an existing one; to reach for an empowering emotional drama, from somewhere, and for a purpose. This is what creates the spark, the sparks that ignite passion and bring burning forth new music in the hearts and minds of the musical creative geniuses.

Sometimes experiments are risky, though, and I think U2 has tried some experiments, and as anything new goes, it may take some 'krauisening' to perfect each form. Coldplay has done the same, and an indie band had more lateral freedom to try different things; to probe the depths of the human experience. Less experimenting but more perfection of existing forms has given them some beautiful pieces as of late, and I'm glad they've chosen that route - and truthfully, I was glad to hear the more positive music from them.

I'm not sure if that's so much from Eno as it is just a general transition; What do you think is the case?

[A RUSH OF VIDA]

To me Coldplay cant be compared to U2 or Radiohead at this pont.....and I guess i agree with everything u said except that to me X&Y was an AMAZING album...

[Tnspieler1012]

As of today? I thought it was pretty clear at the halfway point.

 

I completely agree that within the scope of this decade, particularly among bands that didn't come to the surface until 2000+, Coldplay has easily been the most widely successful and reknowned act. The only other noughties (ugh) band I can think of that's really competed is "the killers"... but while I hate the comparisons, Coldplay is the only band tfrom this decade that can be legitimately compared to U2 in respect to their dominance.

[ImLovingGuyBerryman]

To me Coldplay cant be compared to U2 or Radiohead at this pont.....and I guess i agree with everything u said except that to me X&Y was an AMAZING album...

 

i must partially disagree because im not much of a U2 or Radiohead fan, but i must agree that X&Y was absolutely incredible!

[The Escapist]

Very well written review. Thankyou.

[footyfan10]

I think in terms of sheer success and critical...well controversy, Coldplay have been the best.

 

The fact that people make fun of Coldplay shows that they're worth talking about. There's plenty of other bands and musicians that write music that, to some, would be called wimpy or "gay". But they don't talk about those people, they talk about Coldplay. That's for a reason.

 

I think what people tend to do is look at when a band is at it's best. Some indicators may be how well they sell, but I think it's mainly just the popular band that once we've seen the decade the critics love.

 

Coldplay has gotten the shaft, but I think history will look back on this decade quite differently.

 

U2 and Radiohead, arguably the bands that dominated the past two decades (U2 80s and Radiohead 90s), did extremely well in the 2000s, but they were established acts. Bands always seem to get remembered for their earliest stuff. Coldplay won't be different than that.

 

The 2000s will be remembered as theres. The Killers came late to the show and haven't had the same success - Brandon Flowers really just talks a good game (what have they really done after Hot Fuss...I like songs on their past two albums...but the albums are no where near Hot Fuss). Is there a single band you can think of in the 2000s who have enjoyed the success of Coldplay not named Radiohead and U2.

 

I don't think anyone can.

[The Escapist]

Were radiohead big in america because before I came to this forum, I had never heard of them let alone any of their music. Coldplay are big everywhere which sort of makes them the better band in a way.

[Malcolm-Edge]

Hello Malcom-Edge!

To be inspired. To find passion in a new direction, or a variant of an existing one; to reach for an empowering emotional drama, from somewhere, and for a purpose. This is what creates the spark, the sparks that ignite passion and bring burning forth new music in the hearts and minds of the musical creative geniuses.

Sometimes experiments are risky, though, and I think U2 has tried some experiments, and as anything new goes, it may take some 'krauisening' to perfect each form. Coldplay has done the same, and an indie band had more lateral freedom to try different things; to probe the depths of the human experience. Less experimenting but more perfection of existing forms has given them some beautiful pieces as of late, and I'm glad they've chosen that route - and truthfully, I was glad to hear the more positive music from them.

I'm not sure if that's so much from Eno as it is just a general transition; What do you think is the case?

 

I think they played around experimental wise with X&Y and it was great, to the die hards. They then looked to the best to help them. Viva La Vida was very experimental, to me. It payed off big time. With that the guys felt better more confident and with Prospekts March, they perfected the sound. Its old Coldplay meets new Coldplay. And I look at PM as a preview to the new album, not so much an extension of Viva. They have gotten good at the experimental thing now. The next album will be their best, I know it will be.

 

Eno hasn't helped their music as much, I dont really hear him to much on Viva La Vida other then the Viloins and organ in Lost! He's helped them mature and grow, same way he did U2.

 

I am a Coldplay critic, they could have done better with Viva La Vida, the proof is Prospekt. I know they will. With Both them and U2 looking to release later this year, we may finally see these two go head to head on the awards. Although they are nothing a like.

 

Coldplay have more talented Frontman and drummer, and par for bass. At this point, Edge is better then Jonny though. I know Jon is growing though.

 

Success wise, Coldplay are doing well. They are more successful at this point in their career then U2 were at the same 4 album and 1 EP point.

 

Also it took to this point cause what makes music great is time. U2 is timeless, because the Joshua Tree is still great, well PArachutes is still great. All their albums are still amazing years later. Plus they have The Scientist.

[Pseudonym]

The band of the 00's is clearly The Jonas Brothers.

[BAM_87]

^rofl (unless that was meant seriously then i'd be like :o)

I thinK X&Y had some fantastic songs. In my opinion the bsides, Sleeping Sun, Gravity, Things I Don't Understand, Proof, etc were better than a lot of the album songs. But A Message, Swallowed in the Sea, and Til Kingdom Come were amazing, very much the A Rush of Blood to the Head-style Coldplay. And who the hell can forget Fix You?

[Cobalt]

That is the most revolting bump of a good discussion topic ever.

 

You should be ashamed, Nick :disappointed:

[fritzeal]

I think you did a perfect review, I don't mind the spelling at all. It isn't a boundary to what you're trying to impose, Coldplay rocks on! lol. Ü But I think you need a hard candy.

[Spoon]

What happened to Radiohead?

[Juanma]

Great :)

[katja]

They are the best band since the beatles, stones and pink floyd!!!!!!

[Guest howyousawtheworld]

I am a HUGE fan of U2, and my first band that I loved. However, Viva La Vida has completely trumped No Line On The Horizon. No Line On The Horizon deserves more praise, it ain't catchy but it's not as fun, or enjoyable as VLV. Coldplay haven't succumbed their best band in the world tag to U2, and neither have they done so with Green Day and 21st Century Breakdown. This decade has belonged to Coldplay. Their success these 9/10 years has been unrivalled, which will be hard for their critics to argue. But the Coldplay haters will come up with some never heard of band as Band of the 00s.

 

60s - The Beatles

70s - Led Zeppelin

80s - U2

90s - Oasis

00s - Coldplay

2010s - ???

[c_mitchell]

With only 10 months left in the decade of 2000-2009. For me it is very safe to say, Coldplay have commanded this decade music wise.

 

In 2000 they broke through as well all know with Yellow and, in my opinion one of the best debut efforts of all time, Parachutes. It was an album inspired by Neil Young and REM. Im going to say this, Im not going to compare U2 and Coldplay at all, other then by their success, since they have almost nothing in common. To me its a great album with strong instrumental work that is key in a successful record. The music is obviously written by young men, but its great at that. Martins lyrics are some of the best of most musicians this early in their career. He doesn't steal a lot of lyrics from the bible.

 

The lyrics are that of a young man: angst, love and helplessness. From Parachutes Coldplay wrote arguably the best album in rock music since Nevermind. X&Y....not! A Rush Of Blood To The Head.

 

Its only fitting a career defining album starts with their best song. Politik is the best Coldplay song. For this too, they use Muse as a huge muse....not funny? Well its not usual for a Band to deliver an album like this on their second effort, for now, it is The Best Album of the 2000s. Coldplay show great growth on this album and, deliver a strong album Start to finish. A few filler songs, but The Scientist, Clocks, Politik and Amsterdam make up for Daylight and A whisper.

 

A Rush Of Blood, has a feel to it, a feeling I describe as Raw. Not much production added to it. It is 4 guys with their instruments, in a room with mics. I can feel the talent coming trough on this one. They set a great tone for the album and its effective and strong.

 

From this album on, the one flaw of Martin starts to show in his music, his inability to deal with the pressure of the mainstream and the critics. The first two albums, they wrote from their hearts, and they second guessed themselves, but just enough to make their music great. They had forced themselves to make good music and not crap. Coldplay unfairly gained massive ridicule from this point on. Many rockers made fun of their music being to soft rock, to slow, to sissy. Lets see a sissy write an aggressive masterpiece like Politik.

 

Well they subcame to the critics with X&Y. They went to far into the production booth and they lost a lot of the good to over production. It was a good album, but they just lot the thing that made Coldplay good on their last two albums. They gave in. For that they got roasted, from what we know, they as 4 best friends were in turmoil. For a good album, if Oasis wrote X&Y it would have been a 5 star. X&Y was not a disappointment, it was perceived that way because Coldplay to this point had been known for two damned good albums. To produce a good one, was seen as a catastrophe. I will call this album their Pop, seen as a musical crapfest, but to this point sold the most of the other two albums. Not a failure.

 

With that they enlisted the help of a Brian Eno, they locked themselves together in a bakery, and rediscovered what made them great. In there they wrote their most successful album to date. They went back to basics then went from there built upon it. Still suffering from the Jesus of Uncool title, Martin and the boys seemed to feel pressure. That now seems to have been lifted somewhat. Most people see him as an eccentric weirdo, I see him as my hero, being himself. He is weird, quarky, but he is cool to me. He is a Rock star in his own, he is different.

 

With Viva La Vida, Coldplay established themselves as a MAJOR SUCCESS. Their strongest song to date destroyed records in terms of sales. Even conjured up jealousy in some. One of which filed a lawsuit.

 

Chris Martin is the most talented frontman that comes to mind. He beats Yorke, is alive so beats Cobain. He only lacks one thing from Bono, the ability to grab hold of people and make them feel his passion. Other then that, he can sing, plays the guitar well and is an ace at the piano. He is still young. I have based Viva La Vida, because I expect better. Prospekts March proved they still have it. That EP apart from the 3 songs from the previous album (LiT ii counts) its got a raw feel to it, and always has the ability to grab hold of me.

 

They are teenagers in rock years. Judgeing by albums, with 4 albums they are where U2 was at with 5, they are on par fro Radiohead. They have some growing up to do. Still though, they set the example for new bands, The Fray, Keane and to a degree Killers all follow Coldplays example.

 

With U2 releasing a new album many expect Coldplay to go under the shadow. The opposite is true. In my eyes Viva La Vida - Prospekts March, are better then No Line On the Horizon. They are both very different though. Coldplay should be proud of their careers thus far, and will now prove to hold their own musically to their big bros U2, and success wise, will draw damned near close. With Coldplay looking to release some new stuff this year same as U2. Its great to be a music fan.

 

If Coldplay lose some of the production and go back to a basic model of these guys in a room, then add little production, a la Prospekt, an LP of that value, well, I can't wait.

 

To me Coldplay have stood out these past 8.2 years and been near the front of the pack in terms of leading the way musically. They subcome to to much ridicule, that comes with popularity and jealousy. Coldplay are the band of the decade. They are helping slowly lead into a new music scene, and they are masters of their art.

 

Im sorry for spelling errors, its late, my blood sugar is low and in an awkward position. Please I welcom discussion, I know I missed a lot of points.

 

I couldn't agree more, but I think X&Y was a good album for the following reason:

I think that X&Y showed that the band is human and not godly like Parachutes and A Rush of Blood to the Head did for them. Therefore I think X&Y was neccesary so people could see that the band, like the fans, were human and could make mistakes. Thus making them more appealable to the common person.

[*Perrine*]

Aw yes, for me Coldplay is inevitably the best band of the 00's :heart:

But I have to disagree, X&Y is an amazing album, and even if they didn't change their style for it, almost all the songs are wonderful ! :nice:

 

Uh... for the 10's... I suggest the Pussycat Dolls :uhoh::escaping:

 

:lol: