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X&Y
Coldplay
Retail Price (not our price): $18.98
Release Date: 2005-06-07
Manufacturer: Capitol
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1

Track List
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Disc 1

Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
Things have gone ridiculously well for Coldplay since 2002's A Rush of Blood to the Head. The group's global album sales have soared past the 10-million mark, putting it in the same stratosphere as megabands U2 and the Dave Matthews Band. People have offered up their bank accounts, cars, and even bodies for tickets to its shows. And, in a interesting twist, frontman Chris Martin married Gwyneth Paltrow and set the tabloid world aflame. Funny thing, then, that the British quartet's much-anticipated third album, X&Y, is all about staying grounded. In the powerful opener, "Square One," the singer insists people are fundamentally the same no matter what their stature: "You just want... Somebody listening to what you say," he sings. On "Fix You," Martin grapples with imperfection and missed opportunity: "When you love someone but it goes to waste... Could it be worse?" Meanwhile, the vibrant single, "Speed of Sound," is all about reconnecting with the spirit and soul in the face of the paparazzi's flashbulbs. Musically, the band has never sounded more adventurous, referencing everyone from Kraftwerk ("Talk") to the Pogues ("Swallowed in the Sea"), all the while sweeping aside those Radiohead-lite comparisons to embrace a massive, moving sound that makes simplicity seem sublime. --Aidin Vaziri

2) Amazon.com
Coldplay PhotosMore from ColdplayA Rush of Blood to the HeadParachutesLive 2003

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5

1) Another Coldplay classic   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This yet another must have for all Coldplay fans. The songs range from slow to fast paced and are an excellent addition to the Coldplay repertoire. If you don't have this yet go out and buy it. A great addition and an album full of various hits.

2) In my opinion, they're most complete album yet   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This was the first Coldplay album that I got into and dissected. A lot of people have claimed this to be overrated. But what I don't think some people get is they kept their same drifting, spacey aura. Every song on this album, IMO, has a different, but warming personality. I didn't get that on every song of Parachutes and Rush of Blood."Square One" is an excellent opener with a catchy beat, the spacey vibe, and Chris Martin's smooth voice. "What If" is one of my favorite tracks and kicks off with some very melodic and soothing piano. My favorite track on this album is "The Hardest Part". This track, to me, represented a mini-culmination and collaboration with the piano that was dominant in "What If" with an uptempo beat like "White Shadows" and Martins' soon-to-be iconic voice.Bottom Line: These guys will be considered one of the all-time great bands if they keep up this pace.

3) A perfect example of the Loudness War   [Rating: 2 out of 5]
This could have been a great album but the mastering is unbelievably bad. The drummer could have a set of rolled up carpets and a stick as a drum kit; you wouldn't be able to tell, as all the drums are a dull thud, and cymbal work is almost inaudible. It's a muddy wall of sound.If they turned the compression up any higher you would just be left with a constant 2 KHz sine wave.I suspect the earlier Coldplay albums dont suffer from this problem as much, but based on my experience this is one worth avoiding.

4) Beautiful and intelligent   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
First things first I am not a good reviewer at all so bear with meI have to say that I am a new coldplay fan and I really enjoy their music. I like it because their lyrics make you think and are rather uplifting. Fix You You was the first song I heard from this album and I thought it was really good. It brought tears to my eyes because in August my mama passed away. Fix You really encouraged me to go on and it was a tremendous help.The other songs are great as well. One of the the things I like about Coldplay is that they really know how write lyrics and this album is very uplifting. Musically X&Y is awesome. And like another reviewer said their music takes some listening to and it may not be everybody's cup of tea. This album is good for those(like myself) who like to mellow out once in awhile and chill. I myself want to listen to something other than rock and roll and shredding guitars(shredding is not music) I have to give that stuff a rest every once in a while.In short this album lyrically(and musically) is a breath of fresh air. It will uplft your soul and renew your spirit.I highly recommend this to anyone looking to slow down a little bit from life and relax.

5) X&Y Coldplay   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
My daughter and grandson got me hooked on this CD.I love the music but some of the words don't make sense.Especially track 7 but it makes up in the music. Would buy anotherColdplay CD.