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After touring in support of their debut album, Parachutes, Coldplay was personally and professionally exhausted. Frontman Chris Martin insisted he was dry; by the time they closed their European tour in summer 2001, he hadn't written a song in months. The U.K. music press immediately pounced on the idea of Coldplay calling it quits, but somewhere lurked the beauty of "In My Place." The spirit and soul of this ballad allowed Coldplay to pull it together to make a second album. What came from such anguish and inquisition was A Rush of Blood to the Head. Coldplay has surely let it all go on this record. Acoustics are drowned out by Jon Buckland's riveting guitar work, and vocally, Martin has sharpened his falsetto, refining his haunting delivery. It's a strong album; you can feel, hear, and touch the blood, sweat, and tears behind each song, and that's exactly what Coldplay was going for. Co-producer Ken Nelson and mixer Mark Pythain (the team behind the blissful beauty of Parachutes) allowed Coldplay to make an album that's initially inaccessible, but that's what makes it intriguing. Lush melodies and a heartbreak behind the songs are there, but also a newfound confidence. From the delicate, shimmery classic "In My Place" to the piano surge of "The Scientist," Coldplay exudes an honest passion. The disco haze of "Daylight" and the love-drunk ballad "Green Eyes" are divine examples of solid lyrical arrangements, but "Politik" and the stunning guitar-driven "God Put a Smile Upon Your Face" project a nervy edge to the band. Echoes of early post-punk showcase Coldplay's ballsy musicianship. Don't fret -- it's not exactly rock & roll, but Radiohead, Echo & the Bunnymen, and the Smiths aren't exactly rock & roll either, and they're well loved. "Yellow" didn't follow the rock formula, but it sold well, and similarly A Rush of Blood to the Head might not instantly grab listeners, but it's not tailored that way. It pushes you to look beyond dreamy vocals for a musical inner core. Regardless of the band still being in their mid-twenties, they've made an amazing record, and if it ends up being their last, A Rush of Blood to the Head didn't sugarcoat anything. It's a bittersweet design no matter what. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide
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amazing,
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- By Amene234
- 7/25/2009 07:57:15
- I love every song they have played and have alll there cds.They're music is beautiful.
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Living Legends
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- By AmilcarRobinho8
- 6/26/2009 02:17:18
- My favorites are Clocks, Politik, and A Rush of Blood to the Head!!
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I Love Coldplay!!!
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- By Skhandai123
- 12/29/2008 17:57:39
- I love and !!! Why can't they make more songs like it??? In my opinion any another album they make will never be as good as this album or VLV...
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Better than Viva la Vida
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- By K3rmitdafrg
- 12/25/2008 04:32:02
- Viva la Vida has an amazing feel to it, not like any other album yet. But when you listen to Rush of Blood, your thoughts change, and everything you once loved about Viva, are now in this album. All of the songs (in my opinion) are very mellow, and almost depressing. And thats what sets this album apart from Viva. Viva is much, much more alive. And btw "I love Colplay", Prospekt's March is not an album.
- 3 out of 4 people
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This Album Rocks!
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- By MAC CEE
- 12/20/2008 00:42:18
- I love track 2, 4, and 5!
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Love this album so much
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- By SeanE69
- 10/15/2008 08:35:18
- Coldplays best album
- 4 out of 4 people
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Love...
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- By Matt 37405
- 9/30/2008 14:28:38
- It!
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