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Coldplay

Musical Group

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.

For:fans of pop-rock and alternative rock, Coldplay listeners, music critics

 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.

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 The abyss into which Coldplay is descending seems to have no end.

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 I have always considered Coldplay as the only true successors to the Beatles.

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