Coldplay

Piss Me Off · 01-12-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sweet_nothing

Honestly who listens to Coldplay for the lyrics?

I'd have thought quite a few people do. They're obviously catered to pull at the heartstrings, add that to the anthemic songs they do and you have perfect melancholy music to uplift/be unhappy to/whatever.

Rainard Jalen · 01-12-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Piss Me Off

I'd have thought quite a few people do. They're obviously catered to pull at the heartstrings, add that to the anthemic songs they do and you have perfect melancholy music to uplift/be unhappy to/whatever.

Ya, I agree totally. Perhaps alt music fans, if they choose to listen to Coldplay, do not do so for the lyrics, but mainstream fans from the general public probably do feel that they resonate with the lyrics and have them as part of the appeal. They're simple, easy to remember, easy to sing along to, and undemanding requiring very little reflection or thought. Basically, the perfect recipe for commercial success.

Akira · 01-12-2009, 11:25 AM

I think Coldplay are like a lot of middle of the road bands when it comes to lyrics. most of the time there is nothing special about them but occasionally there will be something half decent that catches your attention or resonates with you. However, that's not the primary appeal of the music.

sweet_nothing · 01-12-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ToeAndno

I think Coldplay are like a lot of middle of the road bands when it comes to lyrics. most of the time there is nothing special about them but occasionally there will be something half decent that catches your attention or resonates with you. However, that's not the primary appeal of the music.

Exactly, I think Viva La Vida has some great lyrics where as Yellow is just awful.

Mojo · 01-12-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ToeAndno

And finally, fuck off. I think you'll find less people care about your opinions if you keep up that attitude.

*applause*

scottsy · 01-12-2009, 10:57 PM

I second such applause! Hurrah!

Everyman · 01-13-2009, 10:57 AM

Yes Coldplay is coffee table music. Or trash pile music. Now hold on there Dad (because thats who is listening now Kids) I didn't say that "they" were garbage (they SOOO are though) now Parachutes, there is an album you can set your watch to. It was before Chris met his darling wife and started to name his offspring after fruit. You remember? when they were honest? young? hungry?

What they have become is like a pathetic, muppets version of their younger cooler selves. I'm so sorry.

scottsy · 01-13-2009, 09:38 PM

Ahhh, such divided opinion over such a "boring" band - if they're so boring and forgettable, I wonder why they provoke such a large degree of dialogue... hehehehehe...

Just being facecious again...

Like I have said all along, they are just an enjoyable band that is stepping up their level of complexity in recent times. They're not the second coming of the Beatles, and I still don't get why everyone has to shoot 'em down.... seems kinda silly...

scottsy · 01-13-2009, 10:03 PM

Yay! Someone else who agrees with me! They just make some damn good music - sometimes its just ok to enjoy a good solid song or album, and leave your cool points at the door...

*psssssst, you can still be a big band with commercial success and make good music............*

Big Ideas · 01-23-2009, 03:25 AM

Coldplay is a good band, but Death and All His Friends was just awful. It tried way to hard to be Radiohead. Parachutes and Rush of Blood to the Head are fantastic though.

01-12-2009, 10:57 PM	#476 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	I second such applause! Hurrah! __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

01-13-2009, 10:57 AM	#477 (permalink)
Everyman Groupie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4	Cold*** Yes Coldplay is coffee table music. Or trash pile music. Now hold on there Dad (because thats who is listening now Kids) I didn't say that "they" were garbage (they SOOO are though) now Parachutes, there is an album you can set your watch to. It was before Chris met his darling wife and started to name his offspring after fruit. You remember? when they were honest? young? hungry? What they have become is like a pathetic, muppets version of their younger cooler selves. I'm so sorry.

01-13-2009, 09:38 PM	#478 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	Ahhh, such divided opinion over such a "boring" band - if they're so boring and forgettable, I wonder why they provoke such a large degree of dialogue... hehehehehe... Just being facecious again... Like I have said all along, they are just an enjoyable band that is stepping up their level of complexity in recent times. They're not the second coming of the Beatles, and I still don't get why everyone has to shoot 'em down.... seems kinda silly... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

01-13-2009, 10:03 PM	#479 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	Yay! Someone else who agrees with me! They just make some damn good music - sometimes its just ok to enjoy a good solid song or album, and leave your cool points at the door... psssssst, you can still be a big band with commercial success and make good music............ __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

01-23-2009, 03:25 AM	#480 (permalink)
Big Ideas Groupie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 4	Coldplay is a good band, but Death and All His Friends was just awful. It tried way to hard to be Radiohead. Parachutes and Rush of Blood to the Head are fantastic though. __________________ I'm finished!