| Coldplay are an English rock band.Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion.Coldplay achieved worldwide fame with their 2000 single "Yellow", followed by the success of their debut album, Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize.Coldplay would go on to be nominated for this prestigious award on two further occasions, once in 2003 and again in 2005.Coldplay have been one of the most commercially successful acts of the new millennium, selling over 30 million albums.Coldplay have been an active supporter of various social and political causes, such as Oxfam's Make Trade Fair campaign and Amnesty International.Since December 2006, the band have been working with producer Brian Eno on a fourth album, expected to be released early 2008.Political and social activism
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4.The members of the band met at Ramsay Hall, a student halls of residence building at University College London (UCL) in September 1996.They spent the rest of the year planning a band, with their efforts culminating in a band called Pectoralz.Eventually Guy Berryman, a classmate of the two, joined the band without consideration of what musical direction it was taking.By 1997, Coldplay was performing small club gigs for local Camden promoters.Flyer for an early 1998 gig, before the band had officially become Coldplay.Finally, on January 16, 1998, the band's lineup was complete when Will Champion joined the band to take up percussion duties.Oxley, a mutual friend, gave the band permission to use the name "Coldplay", which he had rejected for his band as he thought it was "too depressing".Oxley also was offered a position as Coldplay's keyboard player, but he refused since he was already committed to the band Keane.In December, Coldplay signed to indie label Fierce Panda.Released in April, the EP's initial run was limited to 2,500 copies.After making their first appearance at Glastonbury, the band went into studio to record a third EP titled The Blue Room.EP were made available to the public in October, and the single "Bigger Stronger", which got airplay on Radio 1, was instrumental in establishing Coldplay.However, the recording sessions for The Blue Room were tumultuous.Eventually, the band worked out their differences and put in place a new set of rules to keep the group intact.Coldplay was a democracy, and profits were to be shared equally, taking a page from bands like U2 and R.In March 1999, Coldplay focused efforts on their debut album.They went into "Rockfield Studios" with producer Ken Nelson.After releasing three EPs without a hit song, Coldplay scored their first Top 40 single, "Shiver".June 2000 was a pivotal moment in Coldplay's history.More notably, the band released the breakthrough single, "Yellow".UK Singles Chart and placed the band in public consciousness.Parlophone originally predicted sales of 40,000 units of Parachutes; by Christmas, 1.Parachutes was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in September 2000.The band embarked on a US club tour in early 2001, beginning with a show in Vancouver, Canada, which was coupled with appearances on Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and The Late Show with David Letterman.Best Alternative Music Album honours at the 2002 Grammy Awards.Problems playing the files?Coldplay returned to the studio in October 2001 to begin work on their second album.Once again with Ken Nelson producing.With much anticipation, Coldplay released A Rush of Blood to the Head in August 2002.The Rush of Blood to the Head tour showed the band's progression into a bona fide stadium act.Many shows included elaborate lighting and individualised screens reminiscent of U2's recent Elevation tour.During the extended tour, Coldplay also recorded a live DVD and CD, Live 2003, at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion.The compilation featured a new song, "Moses".In December 2003, they were named by readers of Rolling Stone magazine as the best artist and the best band of the year.At that time Coldplay covered The Pretenders' 1983 hit "2000 Miles", which was made available for download on their official site.It was the top selling UK download that year, with proceeds from the sales donated to Future Forests and Stop Handgun Violence campaigns.At the 2004 Grammy Awards, Coldplay earned Record of the Year honours for "Clocks".The album was also named to Rolling Stone's 2003 list of the 500 Greatest Albums at number 472.Coldplay, as they spent most of the year out of spotlight resting from touring and recording their third album.And U2 as we usually do."In May, Coldplay teased fans with a new song and music video on their official site to celebrate the birth of Apple, Martin's daughter with his wife, actress Gwyneth Paltrow.Y, was released on 6 June 2005 in the UK.The lead single, "Speed of Sound", made its radio and online music store debut on 18 April and was released as a CD on 23 May 2005.New York Times critic Jon Pareles describing them as "the most insufferable band of the decade."From June 2005 to July 2006, Coldplay went on their Twisted Logic tour, which included festival dates like Coachella, Glastonbury and the Austin City Limits Music Festival.For the 2006 tour, the band completed a third visit in the same tour to North America, with dates from late January (Seattle) to early April (Philadelphia).In July 2005, the band appeared at Live 8 in Hyde Park, where they played a rendition of The Verve's "Bittersweet Symphony" with Richard Ashcroft on vocals.In September, Coldplay recorded a new version of "How You See the World" with reworked lyrics to War Child's Help: A Day in the Life charity album.In February 2006, Coldplay earned Best Album and Best Single honours at the BRIT Awards.Since early 2007, Coldplay have been recording their fourth studio album.According to the band's website it will still be a few months until the contents are finalised and the album is released, which is expected to be during 2008.Music producer Timbaland told GQ magazine that he would be collaborating with the band on their next album.Hispanic influences, after having recorded in churches and other areas in Latin America and Spain during their tour.On 6 December 2007 a post appeared on Coldplay.The article also mentioned that the band are down to the last few songs and suggested the title of a new composition, "Lost!"In January 2008, BBC Radio 1 DJ Jo Wiley announced on her show that the album, rumoured to be called Prospekt, was due at the end of May or in early June of this year.Political and social activism
Despite Coldplay's large worldwide popularity, the band has remained protective of how their music is used in the media, refusing its use for product endorsements.Gatorade, Diet Coke, and Gap, who wanted to use the songs "Yellow", "Trouble", and "Don't Panic" respectively.According to Martin, "We wouldn't be able to live with ourselves if we sold the songs' meanings like that."Coldplay is a supporter of Amnesty International.Chris Martin is also noted as one of the most visible celebrity advocates for "fair trade", supporting Oxfam's Make Trade Fair campaign until its dissolution in 2005 after the G8 summit in Gleneagles.Martin has been on trips with Oxfam to assess conditions, has appeared in its advertising campaign, and is known for wearing a "Make Trade Fair" wristband during public appearances, including at Coldplay concerts.Martin was outspoken against the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and he endorsed Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry in 2004.Martin's wife, Gwyneth Paltrow, is; both currently live in London and Los Angeles.Bassist Guy Berryman said, "You can make people aware of issues.It isn't very much effort for us at all, but if it can help people, then we want to do it".The band also asks that any gifts intended for it are donated to charity, according to a response on the FAQ section of Coldplay's website.Coldplay parodied their own highly publicised stance on political and social issues with a cameo in the 2004 film Shaun of the Dead, appearing on TV within the film to support the charity "Zombaid" (a pun on Live Aid), a charity dedicated to giving zombies better political rights.Books
Roach, Martin (2003).Coldplay: Nobody Said It Was Easy.Coldplay: Look At The Stars.Mass media
Coldplay concert review The Guardian 16 April 2003.Websites
Recording Coldplay's Parachutes Retrieved 22 March 2005.Coldplay History Retrieved 22 March 2005.Coldplay Retrieved 22 March 2005.Coldplay help put a smile on the Teenage Cancer Trust's face Retrieved 22 March 2005."Coldplay warm to Hong Kong media" A South China Morning Post podcast of the band's press conference, recorded at The Landmark Oriental hotel in Hong Kong in July 2006.Coldplay:A Rush of Blood to the Head.Retrieved on June 22, 2006.Retrieved on June 22, 2006.Retrieved on June 22, 2006.Changing the World at UKULA.The Case Against Coldplay.Retrieved on December 1, 2006.External links
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a9AdsViewNamespace.Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.It's hard to believe but it's been three years since Coldplay released A Rush of Blood to the Head.All of Coldplay's releases share one thing in common; they take some time getting into.After a week it was the only thing I listened to for a six months.When A Rush of Blood to the Head came out it also took a few weeks for it to grow on me.Starting off with the opening track "Square One" it is apparent that the record is a little more sonically dense than the band's previous efforts."What if" starts off as a slow piano song that finally builds up to a crescendo that exemplifies the transformation of Coldplay's sound.The hidden track "Til Kingdom Comes" was written for the late great Johnny Cash who passed away before he could record the song.It's a sure thing that Coldplay will score BIG with this album.After being so long in the making, it would have been nice to see one or two tracks with something new and completely different, but as it stands, the winning Coldplay formula is still working just fine, so why mess with a good thing?Y" and "The Hardest Part", although all the songs are good.It was a long while in coming, but it sure was worth the wait..Was this review helpful to you?Watching the Coldplay: Live 2003 DVD has me questioning critics who said this band was for "moony high school girls."The poetry in the songs is comforting so you can relax and just enjoy the way the lyrics wash over your soul."Hold my hand inside your hands,
I need someone who understands.For you, I've waited all these years."I've rarely seen a band play with more passion and I was literally speechless after watching the concert, not to mention getting shivers more times that I can count.At times Coldplay does seem to be channeling Sting, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Freedy Johnston, U2 and elements of Kraftwerk.After watching this band live, I came back to this album and I am going to say that while I'd rather hear them play in a concert setting, the music on this album has new elements of magic to intoxicate the senses.The energy is completely different and while Chris Martin owns the stage, here he owns the heart.The beginning of "White Shadows" blew me away the first time I heard it and the lyrics are complex and mysterious within the rush of sounds.This entire album is dreamy and exciting in a romantic way.The tension and release in all the songs is emotionally satisfying.At times you are almost consciously awaiting the release into the musical ecstasy of a daydream or nostalgic escape.See all 1,273 customer reviews...In my opinion, they're most complete album yet
This was the first Coldplay album that I got into and dissected.The drummer could have a set of rolled up carpets and a stick as a drum kit; you wouldn't be able...First things first I am not a good reviewer at all so bear with me
I have to say that I am a new coldplay fan and I really enjoy their music.My daughter and grandson got me hooked on this CD.Especially track 7 but it makes up in the music.Her's the point
This was my first Coldplay album it is great.Coldplay offers the listener interesting melodies with exquisite harmonic movement.They take the ubiquitous pop song and with a few simple variations, turn it into something...Published 1 month ago by John M.Half of the tracks are upbeat which I prefer Coldplay's music to portray, and after studying this album's nooks and crannies, I found just TWO duds.ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE !What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing Items Like This?List of Famous Misfires: A list by J.Using your checking account at Amazon.If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.Pepsi Smash
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a9AdsViewNamespace.Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?See all 358 customer reviews...Thankfully, that is no cause for alarm.Coldplay may be mainstream but they are never pandering or slick; this band is certainly above the likes of Travis or Train.Was this review helpful to you?"Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided to other Amazon.I'll admit to not being as good a critic as most because the first time I listened to this CD I was somewhat dissapointed and it lay on top of my CD player for a few weeks.Can't remember what got it back in rotation at my house, but after a couple of listens the anchor songs (2, 3, and 5) pulled me sufficiently close to the CD that I was able to get collateral exposure to the other gems on this CD (every other song, literally) and soon became a junkie for this masterpiece.Was this review helpful to you?Grammy for best alternative act, among many other accolades in 2000 and 2001."Open Up Your Eyes"
I like to call myself a late bloomer when it comes to Coldplay.This was the first album of theirs I purchased, after hearing the band perform "Clocks" on The Tonight Show...Very relaxing and mesmerizing tunes to get lost in.Coldplay's follow up to the successful Parachutes is this album.The genius of Coldplay
This review has been long overdue.But with 'Politik' playing in the background now, I have been kind of driven to write this.This is one of the best albums ever recorded.The Rush of blood to the head is propably one of my favourite albums in my stack of 900+ albums, I have to date.Good wallpaper music, but does not hold up to direct listening
They've got a great sound and the occasional evocative lyric, but as Coldplay's surface appeal wears off, time seems to be revealing there's not much depth here.Coldplay is the best band out right now...To any and everyone who is sick of generic rock bands, I enthusiastically encourage you to purchase this and everyone of Coldplay's Albums.What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing Items Like This?Music You Should Hear: Artists' PicksWant to know what Norah Jones, Sting, and Il Divo are listening to?Greats from the Greatest
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