I'd like to quote an article written shortly after Ghost Stories' release.

 

"Fact: Everyone loves Coldplay. Another fact: Everyone hates Coldplay.

It’s not Coldplay itself that is so confounding—it’s everyone. [Coldplay] is loved, despised, ubiquitous, and tolerated—much like the status quo it caters to. The band’s sound reflects its normalcy. Coldplay’s music is not about esoteric struggles or marginalized concerns; it always points toward universality. It can be quite moving—and is always highly consumable."

 

In other words, many of us get caught up with the sense that popular music doesn't quite reiterate one's individual thoughts and struggles. Coldplay reflects the concerns of a larger population so that those who feel society has ostracized them become resentful of a group that creates music that unifies, rather that empathizes.

I'd like to quote an article written shortly after Ghost Stories' release.

 

"Fact: Everyone loves Coldplay. Another fact: Everyone hates Coldplay.

It’s not Coldplay itself that is so confounding—it’s everyone. [Coldplay] is loved, despised, ubiquitous, and tolerated—much like the status quo it caters to. The band’s sound reflects its normalcy. Coldplay’s music is not about esoteric struggles or marginalized concerns; it always points toward universality. It can be quite moving—and is always highly consumable."

 

In other words, many of us get caught up with the sense that popular music doesn't quite reiterate one's individual thoughts and struggles. Coldplay reflects the concerns of a larger population so that those who feel society has ostracized them become resentful of a group that creates music that unifies, rather that empathizes.

 

Bravo sir bravo!

The Guardian found someone on staff who LIKES Coldplay?

Last time I checked they were one of the big long time haters.