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Parachutes By Coldplay was released in 2000. The band are a London based indie band. They have been compared to bands like Radiohead and on listening to this album you can understand why, although they aren't as heavy. The music on this album is filled with sweet harmonies, mixied with distorted guitar riffs and percussion. The songs are accousticy and light and generally have a really easy listening feel to them. Chris Martins voice is really gravelly and warm but at the same time achieves a melodic and tuneful quality. It really is lovely to listen to and something about it completely convinces you of his sincere and heartfelt sentiments.
Lyrically, this album is really lovely. Chris Martin (frontman) uses great imagery that is edgy and loaded with intent. It has a simultanious punchy and romantic nature. The songs are really recognizeable and extremely catchy. Coldplay keep their songs simple and honest with resounding philosphies that stay in your head long after the cd is over. It is no surprise therefore that in the 2000, Parachutes achieved a Mercury Prize nomination.
When I first heard this album, I really didn't like it, although I still believe the above statements to be true. I still dont like this album nearly as much as the X&Y and A Rush of Blood to the Head albums. So in the whole reportoire of Coldplay's I wouldn't recommend this album above the others but I would definitely recommend it if you have never heard their music and would like to try them out.
Summary: Lovely album but not as great as the rest.
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Advantages: Strong and interesting lyrics. Some very good songs. Disadvantages: Don't listen if you are feeling depressed. Basic booklet no lyrics just a few photos
May 29th, 2009
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