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The London foursome Coldplay were early critics' darlings in their native U.K., showcasing melodic pop on a slew of EP releases and constant live shows just after the spark of the new millennium. Not as heavy as Radiohead or snobbish as Oasis, Coldplay were revealed on Parachutes as a band of young musicians still honing their sweet harmonies. Combining bits of distorted guitar riffs and swishing percussion, Parachutes was a delightful introduction and also quickly indicated the reason why this album earned Coldplay a Mercury Music Prize nomination in fall 2000. Frontman Chris Martin's lyrical wordplay is feminist in the manner of Geneva's Andrew Montgomery, but far more withered. The imagery captured on Parachutes is exquisitely dark and artistically abrasive, and the entire composition is tractable thanks to gauzy acoustics and airy percussion. Coldplay's indie rock inclinations are also obvious, especially on songs such as 'Don't Panic' and 'Shiver,' but it's the dream pop soundscapes captured on 'High Speed' and 'We Never Change' that illustrate the band's dynamic passion. This basic pop was surely a refreshing effort in the face of big productions like the Spice Girls and Westlife. Parachutes deserved the accolades it received because it followed the general rule when introducing decent pop songs: keep the emotion genuine and real. And Coldplay did that without hesitation.
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Coldplay performing in Paris in 2017. L–R: Jonny Buckland, Chris Martin, Will Champion and Guy Berryman.
British rock band Coldplay have recorded over 130 songs during their career. Formed in London in 1996, the band self-released their first EPSafety (1998) and their first single 'Brothers & Sisters' (1999) before signing to Parlophone. Their first release for the major label was their second EP The Blue Room (1999).[1] The release of the song 'Yellow', followed by their debut album Parachutes in 2000, brought the band worldwide recognition and fame.[1] The album, along with its follow-up, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), earned the band critical praise,[2] widespread commercial success, and multiple Grammy Awards.[1][3] The group's next album, the widely anticipated X&Y (2005), while considered inferior to its predecessor, was also a major commercial success, becoming the best-selling album worldwide in 2005.[4] The three albums are among the best-selling albums in UK history.[5] The group's next album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was co-produced by Brian Eno and was a major critical and commercial success,[6] becoming the best-selling album worldwide of 2008,[7] and earned the band three Grammy awards.[8] The band's following albums, Mylo Xyloto (2011), Ghost Stories (2014) and A Head Full of Dreams (2015), each received mixed reviews but all topped charts worldwide.[9][10][11] In 2018, the group released Global Citizen – EP 1 under the name 'Los Unidades', which featured contributions from Pharrell Williams, Stormzy, David Guetta and duo Stargate.[12]
Since their formation, Coldplay have credited all of their songs to all four members of the group. At the beginning of their career, Coldplay's music was described as post-Britpop,[13] with the band Travis being one of their primary influences.[14] The group also has an alternative rock style,[15] said to be reminiscent of Oasis and Radiohead.[16] The group's first album, Parachutes, contained songs that showcased the group's indie rock side and songs characterised as dream pop.[16] Compared to its predecessor, A Rush of Blood to the Head contained more piano-driven ('Clocks', 'The Scientist') and guitar-driven songs ('God Put a Smile upon Your Face', 'A Whisper'),[2] as well as ballads ('In My Place') and lyrical themes that reflect love and relationships.[17][18] Lyrically, X&Y is different to its predecessors, instead reflecting on singer Chris Martin's 'doubts, fears, hopes, and loves'.[19]Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends featured production by Brian Eno, who helped make the album musically different from its predecessors.[20] The album contains lyrics dealing with death, loneliness and war, as well as sounds the band had never used before, such as orchestra, distorted guitars and more prominent percussion.[20][21]Mylo Xyloto, a concept album,[22] tells a love story about two characters named Mylo and Xyloto; its songs dabble in pop, R&B and electronica.[23]Ghost Stories featured the return to a more stripped-down melancholic style found in their earlier music, with lyrical themes of how the past informs the present and broken relationships.[24]A Head Full of Dreams contained the overarching theme that there is a 'vast, beautiful world waiting to be discovered if you open your mind and live', and featured numerous guest appearances, including Beyoncé, Tove Lo and Noel Gallagher.[25][26] Coldplay have also recorded songs for several EPs, film soundtracks and tribute albums, and have recorded several unreleased songs.
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Coldplay collaborated with Australian-British singer Kylie Minogue (pictured in 2018) for the charity single 'Lhuna' in 2008.
Coldplay worked with producer Brian Eno (pictured in 2011) for the album Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008).
'Lost+', a remix of 'Lost!', features vocals from rapper Jay-Z (pictured in 2010).
Coldplay collaborated with Barbadian singer Rihanna (pictured in 2011) for the song 'Princess of China' in 2011.
Coldplay collaborated with American singer Cat Power for the title track of the 2014 film Wish I Was Here.
Coldplay collaborated with Swedish singer Tove Lo (pictured in 2014) for the song 'Fun' in 2015.
Coldplay collaborated with the Chainsmokers (pictured in 2016) for the song 'Something Just like This' in 2016.
'Miracles (Someone Special)' features guest vocals from rapper Big Sean (pictured in 2016).
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