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Coldplay

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The Profile

Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. The core members are Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion. They are known for melodic, arena-scaled pop-rock and for alternating mainstream anthems with occasional experimental departures.

Formed in London in 1996; lineup includes Chris Martin (vocals/piano), Jonny Buckland (guitar), Guy Berryman (bass) and Will Champion (drums). Notable collaborations/production work include Brian Eno (producer on Viva la Vida and involved in other sessions). Their discography includes Parachutes (2000), A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), X&Y (2005), Viva la Vida (2008) and later albums through Music Of The Spheres and Moon Music.

DeBaser reviews trace Coldplay's path from intimate debut (Parachutes) through stadium pop and high-profile collaborations to intermittent experimentation. Critics frequently praise strong melodies, arrangements and occasional bold moves; common criticisms concern overproduction and perceived commercialism. Reception across albums is varied rather than unanimous.

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❝ Coldplay continue to garner antipathies and criticisms, but they forge ahead on their path and release another album in which they prove to be a moderately more valid and refined pop band than much of the rubbish circulating.
❝ The abyss into which Coldplay is descending seems to have no end.
❝ I have always considered Coldplay as the only true successors to the Beatles.
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