Coldplay--Love or Hate?

drivemytrabant · 10-17-2004, 11:09 AM

I usually get totally mixed answers when asking this question to U2 fans. So the question is: Do you love or hate Coldplay and why?

UnforgettableLemon · 10-17-2004, 11:12 AM

They're pretty good. I wouldn't say I love them, but AROBTTH was a feckin' brilliant album, and there were some really stong songs on Parachutes. Moses off of the live album is really good too. I'd love to see a cover of "A Sort of Homecoming" dedicated to Apple on their next album.

GibsonGirl · 10-17-2004, 11:19 AM

Eh, I used to love them... But that was when I was experiencing U2 and Radiohead withdrawal. They were a good substitute, and I'm sure anyone could see why.

cujo · 10-17-2004, 11:25 AM

I don't mind them. Still have to say that Parachutes is bounds above A Rush of Blood to the Head.

GibsonGirl · 10-17-2004, 11:27 AM

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Originally posted by cujo
Still have to say that Parachutes is bounds above A Rush of Blood to the Head.

Oh, definitely. I thought AROBTTH was damn boring, to be honest. Parachutes was of much better quality.

bonojr62 · 10-17-2004, 11:37 AM

I loved AROBTTH.. Parachutes was great too. But songs like In my Place And clocks are amazing... I could see them doing what U2's doing now in another 10 or 15 years.

celia · 10-17-2004, 11:37 AM

I love them, Great live act, and 2 amazing albums is pretty good going, looking forward to the 3rd one.

maro_chik · 10-17-2004, 11:53 AM

I love em. They have a great melancholic sound, in my opinion. Great contrasts on a single album as well, between songs like Clocks and Green Eyes, or Shiver and Spies.

They don't seem to be big on changing their style though, but I'm happy with their style the way it is.

I'll agree that they're great live, although I only know this from seeing the DVD - full of energy, and a nice light show too.

U2democrat · 10-17-2004, 12:07 PM

At first i hated them. Then i bought AROBTTH and fell in love with them, then i bought Parachutes and loved them even more. It's good music if you need to relax. I often play them to help me fall asleep because the music is so ambient, smooth and relaxing.

MissVelvetDress_75 · 10-17-2004, 12:12 PM

I love them and I agree with Cujo.

LostAtMoon · 10-17-2004, 12:24 PM

They're OK.

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 10-17-2004, 12:43 PM

I really like them, but to be honest, it's been well over a year since I've listened to them.

HeartlandGirl · 10-17-2004, 01:04 PM

I really like Coldplay a lot. Saw them live last year and it was a great show. I'm definitely looking forward to their next album.

dandy · 10-17-2004, 01:40 PM

i neither love nor hate coldplay. their music just never drew me in, with one exception: i have grown to love 'don't panic' because of the 'garden state' soundtrack (which i love as much as the movie).

Mark Freedman · 10-17-2004, 01:46 PM

I love them. I didn't care for Parachutes much at first, but after AROBTTH came out, Parachutes grew on me. I'd rank AROBTTH in the top 5 albums of all time, and I've been a huge music fan since the mid 70's.

They're the only band I'd consider in the same class as U2. It remains to be seen where they take it next, but I have high hopes for them.

IrishDawg · 10-17-2004, 01:51 PM

I would put them in my top ten band list. They're songs are pretty nice. Clocks is the only one that gives me the feeling a U2 song does. It's amazing what they've done in two albums though. We'll see if they can stay together for 25 years and see how good they are. Songs like In My Place bore me, but Clocks, Moses, One I Love, and Don't Panic are pretty good.

jkayet · 10-17-2004, 03:09 PM

i love them. i was pretty ambivalent about them until i saw them live at a pretty small club, right as AROBTTH was released. Definitely converted me....

Jack In The Box · 10-17-2004, 03:25 PM

I don't love them but don't hate them, I simply like Coldplay, very good band live, 2 good albums, my best friend is crazy about them... etc.

tiny dancer · 10-17-2004, 03:52 PM

**Bonochick** · 10-17-2004, 04:11 PM

I still don't own a Coldplay album.

I almost bought one...but I got a Cure album instead...since I own no Cure...and that seems very shameful.

10-17-2004, 11:09 AM	#1
drivemytrabant War Child Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Ohio State University Posts: 535 Local Time: 05:41 AM	Coldplay--Love or Hate? I usually get totally mixed answers when asking this question to U2 fans. So the question is: Do you love or hate Coldplay and why? __________________

10-17-2004, 11:12 AM	#2
UnforgettableLemon Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 7,287 Local Time: 06:41 AM	They're pretty good. I wouldn't say I love them, but AROBTTH was a feckin' brilliant album, and there were some really stong songs on Parachutes. Moses off of the live album is really good too. I'd love to see a cover of "A Sort of Homecoming" dedicated to Apple on their next album. __________________

10-17-2004, 01:46 PM	#15
Mark Freedman War Child Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: FL Posts: 750 Local Time: 05:41 AM	I love them. I didn't care for Parachutes much at first, but after AROBTTH came out, Parachutes grew on me. I'd rank AROBTTH in the top 5 albums of all time, and I've been a huge music fan since the mid 70's. They're the only band I'd consider in the same class as U2. It remains to be seen where they take it next, but I have high hopes for them. __________________ "My feeling is that it is cool for people to share our music -- as long as no one is making money from the process. We tell people who come to our concerts that they can tape the shows if they want. I think it is cool that people are so passionate about our music" -- Bono The continuous search for purpose...

10-17-2004, 03:52 PM	#19
tiny dancer Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: small town Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 96,451 Local Time: 10:41 AM	__________________ Into the heart of a child...

10-17-2004, 04:11 PM	#20
Bonochick Halloweenhead Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cherry Lane Posts: 40,819 Local Time: 06:41 AM	I still don't own a Coldplay album. I almost bought one...but I got a Cure album instead...since I own no Cure...and that seems very shameful. __________________ __________________ "Knight in shining Zubaz." Bonochick [at] interference.com

10-17-2004, 11:19 AM	#3
GibsonGirl ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,270 Local Time: 06:41 AM	Eh, I used to love them... But that was when I was experiencing U2 and Radiohead withdrawal. They were a good substitute, and I'm sure anyone could see why.

10-17-2004, 11:25 AM	#4
cujo Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Province Posts: 5,820 Local Time: 04:41 AM	I don't mind them. Still have to say that Parachutes is bounds above A Rush of Blood to the Head.

10-17-2004, 11:37 AM	#6
bonojr62 Refugee Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The last night on earth Posts: 2,064 Local Time: 06:41 AM	I loved AROBTTH.. Parachutes was great too. But songs like In my Place And clocks are amazing... I could see them doing what U2's doing now in another 10 or 15 years.

10-17-2004, 11:37 AM	#7
celia New Yorker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: all maps welcome Posts: 2,766 Local Time: 10:41 AM	I love them, Great live act, and 2 amazing albums is pretty good going, looking forward to the 3rd one.

10-17-2004, 11:53 AM	#8
maro_chik Refugee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,087 Local Time: 05:41 AM	I love em. They have a great melancholic sound, in my opinion. Great contrasts on a single album as well, between songs like Clocks and Green Eyes, or Shiver and Spies. They don't seem to be big on changing their style though, but I'm happy with their style the way it is. I'll agree that they're great live, although I only know this from seeing the DVD - full of energy, and a nice light show too.

10-17-2004, 12:07 PM	#9
U2democrat Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: England by way of 'Murica. Posts: 22,142 Local Time: 10:41 AM	At first i hated them. Then i bought AROBTTH and fell in love with them, then i bought Parachutes and loved them even more. It's good music if you need to relax. I often play them to help me fall asleep because the music is so ambient, smooth and relaxing.

10-17-2004, 12:12 PM	#10
MissVelvetDress_75 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: basking in my post-concert glow still mesmerized by the orbit of his hips..Also Holding Bono Close as he requested. Posts: 25,776 Local Time: 06:41 AM	I love them and I agree with Cujo.

10-17-2004, 12:24 PM	#11
LostAtMoon Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Under a crescent moon Posts: 6,100 Local Time: 11:41 AM	They're OK.

10-17-2004, 12:43 PM	#12
LarryMullen's POPAngel Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'll be up with the sun, I'm not coming down... Posts: 53,698 Local Time: 05:41 AM	I really like them, but to be honest, it's been well over a year since I've listened to them.

10-17-2004, 01:04 PM	#13
HeartlandGirl Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix Posts: 7,033 Local Time: 03:41 AM	I really like Coldplay a lot. Saw them live last year and it was a great show. I'm definitely looking forward to their next album.

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10-17-2004, 01:40 PM	#14
dandy Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: styrofoam peanut commune Posts: 4,310 Local Time: 07:41 AM	i neither love nor hate coldplay. their music just never drew me in, with one exception: i have grown to love 'don't panic' because of the 'garden state' soundtrack (which i love as much as the movie).

10-17-2004, 01:51 PM	#16
IrishDawg Refugee Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,068 Local Time: 10:41 AM	I would put them in my top ten band list. They're songs are pretty nice. Clocks is the only one that gives me the feeling a U2 song does. It's amazing what they've done in two albums though. We'll see if they can stay together for 25 years and see how good they are. Songs like In My Place bore me, but Clocks, Moses, One I Love, and Don't Panic are pretty good.

10-17-2004, 03:09 PM	#17
jkayet New Yorker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,551 Local Time: 05:41 AM	i love them. i was pretty ambivalent about them until i saw them live at a pretty small club, right as AROBTTH was released. Definitely converted me....

10-17-2004, 03:25 PM	#18
Jack In The Box Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: May 2003 Location: MX Posts: 7,700 Local Time: 04:41 AM	I don't love them but don't hate them, I simply like Coldplay, very good band live, 2 good albums, my best friend is crazy about them... etc.