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In order to complete the necessary work to fix the problems we've been having, the messageboard and site will be taken offline tonight. It is hoped that everything will be back to normal without any more problems once the work is done (1-2 days at most).

See you all on the "other side"!

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Coldplaying.com will be switching to a brand new server very soon and all problems will be ironed out by the end of the week. This will be a smooth transition and further downtime for this is not planned.

Many thanks for your patience - I will keep you all updated.

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There are still one or two things to iron out, including the messageboard. We'll get these back up properly as soon as we can.

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All work being carried out is for the good of the site, making it quicker and expanding it in the long run. Things are looking good!

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All submissions will be verified for errors and will be added to the site as soon as possible (knowing me, quick). Please note you do not have to be logged in to add your review.

A perfect way of getting people to read all about that album you've been raving about for ages!

Please click here for an Coldplay live acoustic session at the China Club, New York (12 June 2003)

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Coldplaying.com and Coldplay.com are both heading to The Roundhouse in London this Thursday (29th September) when earlier today we heard that both sites had made the shortlist (top 6), in the Best Fansite and Best Official site respectively, at the BT Digital Music Awards 2011. It is the second consecutive year that both sites made the final six. Thanks to everyone who took the time out to vote for us - we'll have representatives at the awards - stay tuned on Thursday to see who wins! More discussion in the meantime is at the Coldplay forum now.

The BT Digital Music Awards (DMA) were created in the UK in 2001 and are held annually. Music industry professionals can nominate artists, venues and hardware into the Judge's Choice award categories. The rest of the awards are made up of People's Choice Awards, voted for by the public. The 2011 BT Digital Music Awards, now in its eleventh year, is going to be held at the Camden Roundhouse on 29 September.

Last year, Coldplay roadie Miller was there representing the official site and was sat on the same table as Coldplaying's Pete and Anna. Miller was understandably cautious about revealing too much about Coldplay's new album but Pete did report back the following:

"LP5 chatter: Miller was guarded (mutual understanding there ) but said the guys [Coldplay] are working INCREDIBLY hard. I asked if it [the new album] really was as good as it sounds and he couldn't put it into words. He said there's LOTS of experimentation going on but at the same time...and trailed off with a glimmer in his eye...(I read that, rightly or wrongly, as them going back to their roots in some way - maybe that was just what I wanted to hear?). The huge notebook stuffed full of ideas from the blog? There's not just one [notebook] people!! So, it looks like our boys are working on something as big or bigger than Viva possibly. Is that the problem with the band? Too many ideas delaying releases? It is for me! I told Miller we'd take an album of half-finished ideas every couple of months!!"

New photos of the Making Of - 'Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall' Coldplay video (June 2011):

Pictures: gwenliby @ Flickr

Only a few days left of voting in the BT Digital Music Awards 2011, and Coldplaying.com needs your votes in the Best Fansite category this year. To vote for us please click here . It's easy - you can either register to vote or use your existing Facebook or Twitter account to vote for Coldplaying - every vote counts in the extremely competetive Fansite category - and your votes for Coldplaying are much appreciated! Please remember that you are allowed to vote each day - not just once. Voting ends on 23rd September.

We hope to build upon our 54th place in 2003, 44th place in 2004, 36th place in 2005, 11th place in 2007, 4th place in 2008 and 2nd place in 2010. (Can you see a pattern emerging here!). There were no awards in 2009. Please pledge your support to Coldplaying.com and by casting your vote for the site before voting closes in September. Thanks for all your support so far during 2011!

In last year's awards ceremony, Coldplay's roadie Miller was there representing the official site and was sat on the same table as Coldplaying's Pete and Anna. Miller was understandably cautious about revealing too much about Coldplay's new album but Pete did report back the following:

"LP5 chatter: Miller was guarded (mutual understanding there ) but said the guys [Coldplay] are working INCREDIBLY hard. I asked if it [the new album] really was as good as it sounds and he couldn't put it into words. He said there's LOTS of experimentation going on but at the same time...and trailed off with a glimmer in his eye...(I read that, rightly or wrongly, as them going back to their roots in some way - maybe that was just what I wanted to hear?). The huge notebook stuffed full of ideas from the blog? There's not just one [notebook] people!! So, it looks like our boys are working on something as big or bigger than Viva possibly. Is that the problem with the band? Too many ideas delaying releases? It is for me! I told Miller we'd take an album of half-finished ideas every couple of months!!"

Here's hoping for some more juicy gossip on the Mylo Xyloto era - but first we need your votes to get there....!

Only a few days left of voting in the BT Digital Music Awards 2011, and Coldplaying.com needs your votes in the Best Fansite category this year. To vote for us please click here . It's easy - you can either register to vote or use your existing Facebook or Twitter account to vote for Coldplaying - every vote counts in the extremely competetive Fansite category - and your votes for Coldplaying are much appreciated! Please remember that you are allowed to vote each day - not just once. Voting ends on 23rd September.

We hope to build upon our 54th place in 2003, 44th place in 2004, 36th place in 2005, 11th place in 2007, 4th place in 2008 and 2nd place in 2010. (Can you see a pattern emerging here!). There were no awards in 2009. Please pledge your support to Coldplaying.com and by casting your vote for the site before voting closes in September. Thanks for all your support so far during 2011!

In last year's awards ceremony, Coldplay's roadie Miller was there representing the official site and was sat on the same table as Coldplaying's Pete and Anna. Miller was understandably cautious about revealing too much about Coldplay's new album but Pete did report back the following:

"LP5 chatter: Miller was guarded (mutual understanding there ) but said the guys [Coldplay] are working INCREDIBLY hard. I asked if it [the new album] really was as good as it sounds and he couldn't put it into words. He said there's LOTS of experimentation going on but at the same time...and trailed off with a glimmer in his eye...(I read that, rightly or wrongly, as them going back to their roots in some way - maybe that was just what I wanted to hear?). The huge notebook stuffed full of ideas from the blog? There's not just one [notebook] people!! So, it looks like our boys are working on something as big or bigger than Viva possibly. Is that the problem with the band? Too many ideas delaying releases? It is for me! I told Miller we'd take an album of half-finished ideas every couple of months!!"

Here's hoping for some more juicy gossip on the Mylo Xyloto era - but first we need your votes to get there....!

UPDATE: We think the BTDMA site is now back to normal after a day or so of problems so you should be able to log in and confirm your daily vote normally. If you have problems please try to log in through the BTDMA site and then paste our direct Coldplaying link into a new window which should give you the chance to confirm your action. Please post any futher troubleshooting errors at the messageboard thread. We will have more information as and when we get it. Thanks for voting for us! :)

Voting for the BT Digital Music Awards 2011 is now open, and Coldplaying.com needs your votes in the Best Fansite category this year. To vote for us please click here . It's easy - you can either register to vote or use your existing Facebook or Twitter account to vote for Coldplaying - every vote counts in the extremely competetive Fansite category - and your votes for Coldplaying are much appreciated! Please remember that you are allowed to vote each day - not just once.

We hope to build upon our 54th place in 2003, 44th place in 2004, 36th place in 2005, 11th place in 2007, 4th place in 2008 and 2nd place in 2010. (Can you see a pattern emerging here!). There were no awards in 2009. Please pledge your support to Coldplaying.com and by casting your vote for the site before voting closes in September. Thanks for all your support so far during 2011!

In last year's awards ceremony, Coldplay's roadie Miller was there representing the official site and was sat on the same table as Coldplaying's Pete and Anna. Miller was understandably cautious about revealing too much about Coldplay's new album but Pete did report back the following:

"LP5 chatter: Miller was guarded (mutual understanding there ) but said the guys [Coldplay] are working INCREDIBLY hard. I asked if it [the new album] really was as good as it sounds and he couldn't put it into words. He said there's LOTS of experimentation going on but at the same time...and trailed off with a glimmer in his eye...(I read that, rightly or wrongly, as them going back to their roots in some way - maybe that was just what I wanted to hear?). The huge notebook stuffed full of ideas from the blog? There's not just one [notebook] people!! So, it looks like our boys are working on something as big or bigger than Viva possibly. Is that the problem with the band? Too many ideas delaying releases? It is for me! I told Miller we'd take an album of half-finished ideas every couple of months!!"

Here's hoping for some more juicy gossip on the Mylo Xyloto era - but first we need your votes to get there....!

Just less than a week to go before the English Premiership starts - join the SEVENTH Coldplaying fantasy league now!

You can now join the new 'Coldplaying VII' Fantasy Football League at http://fantasy.premierleague.com and create your own team (or renew a previous season's team), then use the code 145106-47842 to join the Coldplaying league. Previous teams can be re-registered with the Coldplaying league by simply logging in and refreshing your settings. Please ensure you have registered a team and joined the Coldplaying league 11.30am (BST) on Saturday 13th August 2011 to start gaining points from the outset.

For full details on how to register, creating teams and some of the new features, click here into the Premier League website. Last season's winner was manager Pietro Ameno who guided his Lambretta team to victory with 2181 points, ahead of 2nd placed Gaz Mahoney with 'Arsenal Youth Rule' and 3rd placed Nick Pritchard and his team 'Dwarf Shortage'. Also a special mention to miraj9 who won the 'I Know The Score' league (unfortunately the Premier League aren't doing one this year). Well done to all 250 teams who entered last season. Hopefully this season will be even more competetive - can we manage to recruit 300+ teams...? UPDATE: almost 200 teams re-registered so far!

Previous Coldplaying Winners:

2005-06: (Winner: Sky Blues; Manager: Sky Blues Fan)

2006-07: (Winner: FC Arpeggi; Manager: Nik)

2007-08: (Winner: MK Red Bulls; Manager: Matt French [mkmatt])

2008-09: (Winner: SQUADto BEAT; Manager: zeddy zeddy)

2009-10: (Winner: Billy's Boots; Manager: Tim Plummer)

World Cup 2010: (Winner: Goblins; Manager: barkas88)

2010-2011: (Winner: Lambretta; Manager: Pietro Ameno)

Join the 'Coldplaying VII' fantasy league before the new English Barclays Premier League kicks off on 13th August 2011!

Code to join: 145106-47842

Just a few weeks to go before the English Premiership starts - join the SEVENTH Coldplaying fantasy league now!

You can now join the new 'Coldplaying VII' Fantasy Football League at http://fantasy.premierleague.com and create your own team (or renew a previous season's team), then use the code 145106-47842 to join the Coldplaying league. Previous teams can be re-registered with the Coldplaying league by simply logging in and refreshing your settings. Please ensure you have registered a team and joined the Coldplaying league 11.30am (BST) on Saturday 13th August 2011 to start gaining points from the outset.

For full details on how to register, creating teams and some of the new features, click here into the Premier League website. Last season's winner was manager Pietro Ameno who guided his Lambretta team to victory with 2181 points, ahead of 2nd placed Gaz Mahoney with 'Arsenal Youth Rule' and 3rd placed Nick Pritchard and his team 'Dwarf Shortage'. Also a special mention to miraj9 who won the 'I Know The Score' league (unfortunately the Premier League aren't doing one this year). Well done to all 250 teams who entered last season. Hopefully this season will be even more competetive - can we manage to recruit 300+ teams...?

Previous Coldplaying Winners:

2005-06: (Winner: Sky Blues; Manager: Sky Blues Fan)

2006-07: (Winner: FC Arpeggi; Manager: Nik)

2007-08: (Winner: MK Red Bulls; Manager: Matt French [mkmatt])

2008-09: (Winner: SQUADto BEAT; Manager: zeddy zeddy)

2009-10: (Winner: Billy's Boots; Manager: Tim Plummer)

World Cup 2010: (Winner: Goblins; Manager: barkas88)

2010-2011: (Winner: Lambretta; Manager: Pietro Ameno)

Join the 'Coldplaying VII' fantasy league before the new English Barclays Premier League kicks off on 13th August 2011!

Code to join: 145106-47842

In association with recordstore.co.uk, Coldplaying.com are offering three people the chance to win limited edition Coldplay lithographs!

These limited edition lithographs featuring artwork from Coldplay LPs and singles are hand-numbered and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. You can view the current selection of limited edition Coldplay lithographs offered by recordstore.co.uk here. They are now available for pre-order, and will be available for shipping starting the 23rd of May.

If you would like to be in the drawing to win one of the limited edition lithographs, please send NumbersGirl a PM beginning now through the 31st of May at 23:59 GMT with an answer to the following question: "Who are the two people that share the title of '5th band member' of Coldplay?"

The winners will be announced on the 1st of June. Please note that winners will need to provide their full name, shipping info, and choice of lithograph to our contact at recordstore.co.uk (you do not need to provide this info to enter the drawing).

Entries will be limited to people who were members of Coldplaying.com prior to the 15th of May. Good luck!

A quick reminder that voting for the Digital Music Awards 2010 is now open, following a one year haitus for the awards. Coldplaying.com needs your votes in the Best Fansite category. To vote for us click here. It's easy - you can either register to vote or use your existing Facebook account to vote for Coldplaying - every vote counts in the extremely competetive Fansite category - and your votes for Coldplaying are much appreciated! Please remember that you are allowed to vote each day - not just once.

We hope to build upon our 54th place in 2003, 44th place in 2004, 36th place in 2005, 11th place in 2007 and 4th place in 2008. Please pledge your support to Coldplaying.com and by casting your vote for the site before voting closes on 27th September. Thanks for all your support so far during 2010!

Latest photos of Chris Martin on stage at Yankees Stadium, NYC (13th September 2010):

Just under one month to go before the English Premiership starts - join the SIXTH Coldplaying fantasy league now!

You can now join the new 'Coldplaying VI' Fantasy Football League at http://fantasy.premierleague.com and create your own team, then use the code 128001-38219 to join the Coldplaying league. Previous teams can be re-registered with the Coldplaying league by simply logging in and refreshing your settings. Please ensure you have registered a team and joined the Coldplaying league 11.30am (BST) on Saturday 14th August 2010 to start gaining points from the outset.

Additionally, the I Know The Score league for 2010/11 has also launched. Use your fantasy league login the add the code FCD8B-ZJS to join. (restricted to 50 entries - first come first served). Please ensure you have made your first predictions by 15th August.

For full details on how to register for both leagues, creating teams and some of the new features, click here into the News & Sport forum.Previous Coldplaying Winners:

2005-06: (Winner: Sky Blues; Manager: Sky Blues Fan)

2006-07: (Winner: FC Arpeggi; Manager: Nik)

2007-08: (Winner: MK Red Bulls; Manager: Matt French [mkmatt])

2008-09: (Winner: SQUADto BEAT; Manager: zeddy zeddy)

2009-10: (Winner: Billy's Boots; Manager: Tim Plummer)

World Cup 2010: (Winner: Goblins; Manager: barkas88)

Join our fantasy leagues before the new English Barclays Premier League kicks off on 14th August 2010!

Code to join: 128001-38219

Code to join: FCD8B-ZJS

Warm up this weekend in New Jersey to Laser Coldplay! A reminder that you can see the last of their colorful Coldplay laser lights show choreographed with music and the starry planetarium sky this Saturday 13th March at the RVCC Planetarium at 8pm local time - featuring Coldplay tracks For You, Brothers and Sisters, Yellow, Lovers in Japan, In My Place, Viva La Vida, Clocks, Trouble and a new as yet unknown remix. Please attend if you can, as the show is imminent! (If you know of anyone in the area who would be interested please let them know asap!)

Admission is only $6 for all ages and if you mention the 'Coldplaying forums' you can get a $1 discount off ticket prices for the Coldplay show (not to be combined with any other offer). Their system produces 16 million color graphics and patterns and is well worth the money. Reservations are recommended for all shows but turn up to the show early (at least 15 minutes before the show) if you want to get in. More information on the hotline by calling the Planetarium @ 908-231-8805. Click here for directions to the Planetarium.

The show is about an hour long and the song list above is the majority of the show, but there are a few extras. The show is running tonight (Jan 16) and also February and March 13 (Saturdays) All shows are at 8 pm. Also showing this winter shows featuring Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and a variety of music.

The Raritan Valley Community College campus lies at the crossroads of Central New Jersey, with Routes 22, 202 and 206 and Interstates 287 and 78 just minutes away. The College is situated on the north side of Route 28 in North Branch, New Jersey.

As you will know by now, as a 'thank you' to the fans, Coldplay have been handing out LeftRightLeftRightLeft, a free nine-track CD to everyone who attended one of the band's concerts this summer. If you did not go to a Coldplay show in 2009 where CDs were being handed out or simply couldn't find the supplies and therefore not able to receive your very own physical copy of LeftRightLeftRightLeft, worry not!

We have a CD mailing exchange programme where you can sign up to receive a free CD from another member who will have spare copies from the shows they attend - go there for full details. If you have been to a Coldplay show in 2009 and have spare CDs that you are able to share with your fellow Coldplayers, please let us know in that thread also. [thanks Cobalt]

So far, the CDs have been handed out at over 60 shows. The album, which mostly features cuts from Viva La Vida, contains 9 live tracks in all that had been recorded during different stops on the band's worldwide tours of the last few years. In the hope of collecting useful feedback from Coldplayers on the CD giveaway at all the shows as they progress through the 2009 tour, please leave your comments at the Coldplay Live forum on how you got a CD, how many you were given (how many you could have got), and whether you got one at all. It would be useful to mention which show you attended as well.

Coldplaying has been receiving more messages from concertgoers regarding receiving a CD after the show, and there have been a lot of happy punters out there, but it seems that there were still some problems at the most recent shows, in Glasgow, Manchester and London. Here are some of the latest comments...

I thought the 'handing out' was not very well organized in the UK/Ireland as you literally had to go SEARCHING for the people with the CDs while in the Netherlands/Germany you just couldn't miss being given a CD. Didn't see anyone at Wembley on the 19th, handing out the CDs but I wasn't that desperate as I got my copy the night before ... [thanks LittleMissMessy]

Everything was arranged perfectly at Wembley, except for the handing out of the LRLRL cd's (although on the 18th it was quite easy to get one, didn't even have to wait, they were just standing outside) it seems. [thanks Stefan-C8]

I only got one on the second (Wembley) show, and I had to go around and search for it for quite a while until I found one. Didn't see anyone with a CD the first night, which was a bit weird, and obviously not any people handing it out either... It was very badly arranged indeed, it was very easy to get hold of one after the Stockholm show for example. On the other hand, that arena is a lot smaller, so that was probably why. [thanks Starlight Chaser]

Wembley the 2nd night there was even a guy given them out in a kebab shop in wembley! some girl just grabbed about 20 off him! Although i feel for those who didnt get a CD, i dont think people should be complaining, Coldplay probably put alot of money into giving these FREE Cd's away. [thanks Liam]

it was a nightmare at glasgow to find the cd people,they were handing them out from a small table a good bit away from the stadium and i had to go searchin,they were givin them out in bundles like they were just tryin to get rid of them so they could pack up n go,thats how i got 3,dont think Coldplay would've been happy bout the crap organization cos after all it was their gift to us fans. [thanks triciamcg]

They were SO many LRLRL cds at Wembley that they probably had to throw away full boxes ! I have like 6 albums since when I was walking in front of the stadium many guys who were holding them kept giving me some It was so sad, there were many albums on the floor the first day, totally smashed and everything... [thanks PePe57]

Manchester distribution was a joke (didn't see ANY) and Wembley Saturday was a joke (didn't see ANY). That's four CDs my group were promised that we never even had the chance to get, and some of us have only subsequently been able to get copies from the kindness of people here. An absolute farce of organisation, and it was clear right from the start of this leg that giving them out at the end wasn't working....why not give each person one CD as they entered??? I've made emails about this, but no answers yet. A complete fiasco from start to finish. [thanks Tonsu]

^ I completely agree! Being right at the front, I thought that they might have run out of them by the time I came to leave. At my gate I spoke to an "information" person who said I should go to gate M, where I went - there were none. I spoke to another info person who said I should go to gate J - there were none. I then spoke to a third "info" person who said - round the corner - there were none. I gave up, as I didn't want to miss the last tube. Organisation at Wembley was a joke, but befits the history of the modern stadium's re-birth! [thanks Long Live Life]

I went to both nights of the Wembley Stadium tour and I found it Extremley easy to find and obtain my cd!! there was a huge push on the friday night and I still managed to get all 5 cd's for the people in our party. Saturday night was less busy as if people didn't even want a cd! both nights I wasn't the first out the Stadium and stayed for the full show! and still got my copys. I also had a tube to catch. I am gald Coldplay went through the trouble and am extremley grateful, what a gift! Both shows were amazing and I will remember the memories forever. I was amazed at how well organised everything was! first in last out allday queing all of this will add to the memories! The Olimpic way was well manned at the end of both nights and i got my cd the tube a maccies and was back at the hotel for 12!!! Brilliant!! I do have spare cd's from london so if anyone hasn't received one you can message me! [thanks missyvik]

Previous comments:

I was at the Toronto show and I had an unfortunate time trying to get a CD. All of the exits were so clogged and painfully slow; my sister and I tried to find ways of getting out of there alive (it was really hot inside). We reached the exit to one of the gates and we saw a man (who works at the venue) and he was giving out the CDs but told us: "I have no more CDs, all of the boxes are empty" and I think a person in front of us said: "Well no wonder, I see people taking 5 or 6 CDs instead of just taking one". He replied to the man by saying there are tons on Ebay...it frustrated a lot of the people. So my sister and I thought that even though we didn't get a CD, we had the best time of our lives. We met up with our mum (who was in the 500s and had left a bit early) and she said she got us CDs because she knew something like this would happen since 45,000 people were trying to leave the gates! All in all, I think Rogers Centre could have done something differently so that each person got a CD. We saw a lot of people without CDs as well as others with 4 or 5 in their hands. [thanks Aunie]

At the Rogers Ctr. show in Toronto, people exiting were funnelled through sets of barriers to be given their CD by venue staff. Becasue it was so hot and humid that night, it made for a very uncomfortable, prolonged mass exit. At least one person passed out, causing congestion on either side of that line. The public areas between the stadium and the exits were not well ventilated and we were packed like sardiines. I know some people were quite claustrophobic and near panic, which was a little scary for a moment. The "handing out" involved a venue staffer holding a stack of CD's in one hand a a box of them in the other. One could have taken as many as they liked. In our party of 3, two of us each took one, and the 3rd person declined, preferring to download it to his MP3. LOVE the CD! It's like re-living the concert over and over! [thanks Ziggy]

I was an Oxfam volunteer at the Atlanta show. We were given the task of handing out the CDs at the end of the show... There were hands EVERYWHERE! For the most part everyone was very kind, took one CD and said thank you. Others were slightly greedy and would try to hide the one they already had and grabbed another one. It isnt easy to concentrate when you have 14,000 people coming at you with their hand out... I was able to keep one cd for myself. When the last box I had was down to 20 CDs and there were still a few hundred people comeing out I handed them out as quick as possible and then FLED THE AREA like OJ at a murder scene... [thanks mountainloafers]

I got one too, but there were tons of people being rude and grabbing at the people handing them out. I was embarrassed at my fellow Floridians. Bless the patient Oxfam people who put up with that crap. [thanks Steven]

At Lakewood in Atlanta it was very mellow. The crowd to leave was a bit ,well crowded. My wife and I walked up to the exit and got our CD and out of the venue quickly. They had other exits for those who did not care to stand in line as well. When you come in could be better and quicker I think, but it is the venues staff not CP's. So blame the personel of the venue not the band. [thanks johnding]

Here’s what happened - there were Oxfam volunteers at the gates, standing under butterfly balloons, handing them out. And I have talked to audience members who saw them - at this point, it’s only been people who went out the north exit, near the main entrance, who did - and saw that there was a mad dash for them. [thanks pbpulse]

i thought it went very smoothly in atlanta. if you didn't want a cd, you could exit on the sides. i got one cd and it's great. however, i wonder why they just didn't give people a download code or something for itunes or something. could have saved them tons of money and saved a lot of waste, as much as they are into saving the earth and all, you know? at least there's no plastic covers on them or anything. anyway, i didn't run into any problems and was near the middle of the pack exiting, although i was in the pit. we just ran to get out to make sure we got a cd [thanks librahi]

The CD's were being handed out by Oxfam volunteers and I felt VERY bad for them. They were being bombarded with people. People were even trying to take the boxes away from them, I wanted to stay and help them out but my friend was in a rush. I don't know how they'll arrange the CD giveaway at the next venue, but the way it was at West Palm Beach, you just have to look for where there is a crowd bombarding each other. Getting there early won't help, the hand out CD's after their performance. What I did was make sure not to leave without a CD. Yes, the volunteers handing out the CD's was a bit hard to find at first, but there were several volunteers. Look for one who isn't being completely bombarded. And be nice! Don't attack them! Get one CD and go, the reason for the chaos is people trying to get more than one CD. If you really want a CD be patient. [thanks AnaMars89]

I was able to grab a copy, but only after being shoved around a giant mosh pit by the north entrance. The CD is a great live album, but not quite worth the effort it took to get it. [thanks Tracy]

I could not find the free CD LeftRightLeftRightLeft that was supposed to be given away last night at Cruzan Amphitheatre in W. Palm Beach. I asked several Cruzan personnel in several different areas and they all responded that they had no information about a “supposed free CD from Coldplay” at that show. I asked some jocks at a radio station booth and they said the CDs would be given away as everyone exits. We were funneled out of the venue, past dozens of Cruzan staffers and none were giving away the CD. No one leaving had a CD.

We were promised this by Chris Martin and now it seems to be an empty promise. How can it be that the personnel in charge knew nothing of this giveaway? They were dismissive of my request for information. I even went back over to Cruzan this morning to speak with someone in authority and got nowhere. The woman at the ticket office was rolling her eyes over my request for information or help. She said they were not responsible and did not know anything about it and to call the front desk on Monday. I am being swept aside.

I want to know if Coldplay members have any idea of the thousands of fans that are now left with bitter feelings regarding the CDs. I will call Cruzan’s front office on Monday but a fat lot of good that will do me, and I know it. Why did this happen? I feel robbed now. If I find those employees horded the CDs that were supposed to be for ticket-buying fans and are selling them on eBay, I will be calling all the major newspapers and TV stations in the area. I want the CDs (one for my daughter and one for me). [name supplied]

Some greedy bastard obtained TEN copies of LRLRL and is selling them [edit: already sold for $100 not including P&P!] as a bundle on eBay. It was supposed to be 1 CD for 1 ticket, therefore some people missed out because of this guy! [thanks Benjamin]

LeftRightLeftRightLeft's track listing is as follows:

1. Glass of Water

2. 42

3. Clocks

4. Strawberry Swing

5. The Hardest Part/Postcards From Far Away

6. Viva La Vida

7. Death Will Never Conquer

8. Fix You

9. Death And All His Friends

Album artwork:

In one of several end-of-the-decade mega polls underway at Coldplaying, we're asking you to post between 20 and 100 of your favourite albums of the noughties in Coldplaying's Album Of The Decade thread. Deadline for entries is 28th February (this Sunday!)

It's been an action-packed ten years for the music industry and it's your opportunity to pinpoint your standout albums since 2000. For example, NME's top 50 albums of the decade list was topped by the Strokes album 'Is This It'. Meanwhile, Spinner honoured Amy Winehouse’s soulful 'Back To Black' as the top Album of the Decade. If you're a reader of the Observer Music Monthly you'll already know that their countdown was topped by The Streets - Original Pirate Material as the album that defined the noughties.

Compiling any top list is a tricky process. But how do you filter through the myriad musical delights of the past ten years to pick the defining sounds of the decade? When you think you've done it, please submit your ranked choices at the World Of Music forum. Please make a note of the rules before posting your lists...

Here are the current list of rules:

1. You must nominate in between 20 and 100 albums;

2. Your list must be ranked. UNRANKED LISTS WILL BE IGNORED;

3. The album's original release date must be between January 1st 2000 and December 31 2009;

4. Live Albums, EP's, Rereleases and Compilations are NOT ALLOWED;

5. Movie Soundtracks are allowed, as long as the majority of the tracks were original at the time;

6. Any questionable albums will be debated by a committee consisting of winigwl;

7. You can vote for in rainbows;

8. Nickelback albums are allowed, but looked down upon;

9. Any questions should be asked and your lists accepted in this thread up until February 28th, 2010.

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