gentleparachute

I think with X&Y they finally decided that they were really just gunning for an album with material that could fill the stadiums and at least let them off the hook and maybe get EMI off their backs a little bit... With the "stadium band" issue now out of the way, I think it would (hopefully) free them to explore their artier side. Their next album could be the "OK Computer" for them, especially if they seem to have the material all ready so soon after the launch of X&Y. Quite possibly they have been playing around experimenting with new directions while working on X&Y, just that they decided to get the commercial sound out of the way first with an album full of singles. I hope I'm right coz I'd be bitterly disappointed if the band turned their backs on a particular sound or direction just because it's less selleable / popular. I am a bit worried seeing as they do seem to be embracing the "fact that we are a pop band" as said by Chris. It may also be that they will still be tied down for the 4th album as well and churn out another one in the same vein as X&Y until after their 5 album-deal with EMI runs out. I dunno whether fans can take it/will be that patient though. Whatever the case, it would break my heart if my idealistic romantic notions about the band turn out to be a complete waste of time. I like to believe that the band still has the intentions and capabilities to expand their musical horizons and that they did struggle to decide whether to go arty/return a little to their Parachutes roots/give in to a more commercial sound when doing X&Y. As for what Chris has said, he probably meant every word. They would probably be "darker, heavier..." and all arty if there was nothing else to consider, but we've got to remember that the band also have other people apart from themselves to think about.

The part that gets to me is when Chris sings "Where is my boy..." right at the beginning. Now that's one of the most touching lines I've heard come out of his mouth

^ Well, the Beatles did have the advantage of being around earlier in time than a lot of later bands... It's much easier to be pioneers and visionaries when the stuff is still new and the boundaries unexplored

Feel the :heart: :heart: :heart: :lol:

Wow... Copy protection's quite bad there huh? I didn't know this feature actually worked cause the cover of my CD says the disk is copy protected but I have it just fine in my computer's hard disk, and the copy I made for my sister :o

Yeah we are... I only realised it after comparing it to albums by otherpeople. I still love my band so much more although there are some exceptions...

This one's not really funny, but it reflects the reason why I really, really love them... It's on my siggy :) Can't remember too well but I think Chris said it after he found out that fans trying to get in to see one of their gigs (was it Canada?) couldn't because of organising problems

There is a possibility he might get culture shock and then move back to England... I can't fathom Coldplay with the "American" sound, not that I have anything against it, it's just that I liked the band so much better when they sounded British.. X&Y is a bit too American

Looks like quite a few of us had BSB as our first albums... Maybe we should start a new thread and see how many of us had them as our firsts :lol:

I agree... Guy has that lead quality in his voice. It sounds quite like Chris' though :P It's still very good though

I think your right. I think so too. I don't think they'll ever officially break up... Maybe just sort of stop making albums together. There'd probably be 'reunion' gigs now and then though. Although I think the U2 / Rolling Stones route is more likely :D And please, you people who are hitting the panic button or getting worked up over this need to lighten up... :rolleyes: Whatever else happens, Coldplay will never ever break up because of this thread or whatever sentiments expressed here, only if we stop loving them or listening to their music

Usually does not come on this time of day :D

I say Guy. Controversial topic definitely but Guy has that unfulfilled desire to be bigger that neither Will nor Jonny has. Jonny may pack a surprise though, but he seems content enough right now. Chris has his heart and soul in Colplay so it's least likely to be him... Besides, he's the frontman! :lol: To his credit Guy does seemed to have matured a lot lately and accepted his position in the band. They seem much less likely to break up due to ego problems now than they have in a long time

Hear... hear. They'd better go all the way this time- X&Y was darker and heavier but parts of the album still sounded like they were in two minds about which direction they were going. I'd sure like them to be more experimental, it'd be interesting...

White Shadows "... a stormy haze..."

Super Furry Animals

Last one... before I dissapear for a few weeks. Bye y'all :kiss:

^8/10 for a nice pic of Guy

Bump?

Emotional quotient Parachutes - 5/5 AROBTTH - 4.3/5 X&Y - 3.7/5 Brilliance/technical complexity Parachutes - 3.5/5 AROBTTH - 4/5 X&Y - 4.7/5 So, all in all Parachutes - 8.5/10 AROBTTH - 8.3/10 X&Y - 8.4/10 :dozey:

It reminds me of the theme-song from Nip/Tuck :wink3:

Why can't both be taught? They could be taught as separate theories on human existence commonly believed by most people i.e. "hey look, different people got different views on how humans came to be on this planet... two of the more popular ones are creationism and evolution. Creationism says that _____; then evolution ____ ????

^^^ This pix has spawned the best lines I think... Lovely, absolutely lovely! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Let me add one more to the list... The Mexican :rolleyes: Discuss. :lol: