Needle_Chill
War Child
Sorry there, but Arcade Fire are in a whole different artistic league than Coldplay.
In addition, I don't get the comparison...
I agree... Coldplay's prostituting themselves out for the music industry... trying to be the new big band and dressing like St. Pepper's etc. etc. but Arcade Fire has quietly become one of the most respected bands in the world.
I think Arcade Fire is more likely to take over the best band mantle... on the strength of music alone. I am in agony waiting for the next record, which apparently isn't due for a while...