In terms of the music landscape, Coldplay is a young band and could easily carry on for another 20 years with eight more albums.

Martin excels as a frontman and the rest: Guy Berryman on bass, Jonny Buckland, lead guitar, and Will Champion on drums have formed an us against the world coalition that more or less prevents anyone of them from being replaced. Whatever the setlist, Coldplay puts on a fine show and an all-around energetic performance. The second time they redeemed themselves and the third time stands as one of my most memorable concerts. The first time I saw Coldplay I was immensely disappointed. Truly, the last couple of albums hardly resemble the early few. And, yes their words tend to draw some criticism while leaving some scratching their heads, but I don’t live and die by lyrics so the wheel can most certainly break the butterfly.Īt any rate, Coldplay deserves much credit for broadening their scope and trying new things even if those adventures in their lifetime fall a bit flat. Singer Chris Martin’s relationship with actress Gwyneth Paltrow fueled at least one drippy album while their latest, 2019’s double album Everyday Life, would have fared better cut in half. Coldplay isn’t hard rock but hardly adult contemporary while emerging on the heels of 90s alternative rock and the birth of modern rock. And yet, other songs mystify or simply misfire. Arguably though, as many who flock to their concerts, just as many wouldn’t attend if they were given a ticket as the band simply fails to resonate.Ĭoldplay does have some type of musical spell that can, somehow, bring forth a well of emotion. Just 20 years have passed since Parachutes was released and seven more albums later Coldplay remains highly popular, beloved (by some) and a large enough act to headline a stadium tour.

It seemed as if Coldplay came out of nowhere.Ī solid debut album with a radio hit in “Yellow” it wasn’t long before Coldplay ruled the world.

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