Description
Recorded between 2001 & 2002.
"Clocks" won the 2004 Grammy Award for Record Of The Year. A RUSH OF BLOOD TO THE HEAD won the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. "In My Place" won the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal.
In 2000, Coldplay appeared seemingly out of nowhere and immediately advanced to the head of the Britpop class in the UK, while easily outdistancing the likes of Oasis and Blur in terms of US popularity. The most striking thing was that they did it with zero attitude and unassuming, melodic tunes humbly presented with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of memorability. That trend continues on the band's second album, A RUSH OF BLOOD TO THE HEAD.
There's little stylistic alteration from PARACHUTES here, which is just fine, considering how enormously and instantly appealing that style is. While Travis, Elbow, and other entrants in the Britpop sweepstakes offer a not dissimilar sound, none can communicate with the honest immediacy and directness of Coldplay. Part of the key, apart from melodies so ridiculously catchy as to make Belle & Sebastian sound like Public Image Ltd., may be their working-class sense of all-for-one proletarianism (though not in the breast-beating Oasis manner). Even on "God Put a Smile Upon Your Face," when Chris Martin goes so far as to offer a few boastful phrases, the ultimate sentiment that comes across is the refrain "your guess is good as mine."
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Product Details
- Artist
- Coldplay
- Recording Environment
- Studio
- Label / Studio
- EMM/CAPITOL
- CD WOW! Sales Rank
- #582
- Media Content Format
- Album
- Original year of release
- 2002
- Media Format
- Audio CD
- Year of release
- 2002
- Number of Discs
- 1
- CD 30days Sales Rank
- #486
- Cast & Crew
- Coldplay (Music Performer)
- Coldplay (Producer)
- Ken Nelson (Producer)
Press Reviews
...There is a cavernous beauty to this album's melodic depression that can't be denied... CMJ (9/2/02), p.6)
Ranked #31 in Mojo's "Best Albums of 2002 Mojo (1/03, p.76)
...fragile love songs with a hint of the metaphysic...Coldplay still sound like they care about what they're doing. Mojo (9/02, p.94)
...this record delivers in spades...the quality never lets up...this album glistens with confidence and vitality. Music Week (17/08/2002, p.9)
9 out of 10 - "...An album of outstanding beauty, an organic, wholesome work... NME (8/22/02, p.42)
Included in Q Magazine's "50 Best Albums of 2002 Q (12/02, p.65)
4 stars out of 5 - "...This is pretty much the apotheosis of post-Radiohead guitar-rock, a collection of vastly moving songs that will render stadiums as intimate as bedrooms... Q (9/02, pp.198-9)
Included in Rolling Stone's "50 Best Albums of 2002 Rolling Stone (12/26/02, p.103)
4 stars out of 5 - "...A nervier, edgier, thoroughly surprising album....the band has figured out how to let loose and rock out...[it's] first-rate guitar rock with some real emotional protein on its bones. Rolling Stone (9/19/02, pp.97-8)
Ranked #26 on Spin's list of 2002's "Albums of the Year" - "...Harder and darker than 2000's sweetly naive PARACHUTES....gorgeous arena pop. Spin (1/03, p.72)
Ranked #67 in Uncut's "100 Best Albums of the Year Uncut (1/03, p.97)
5 stars out of 5 - "...the best British rock album since OK COMPUTER...acomplished, original and majestic... Uncut (9/02, p.116)
Tracklisting
Disc 1:
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Politik
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In My Place
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God Put a Smile Upon Your Face
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Scientist, The
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Clocks
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Daylight
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Green Eyes
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Warning Sign
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Whisper, A
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Rush of Blood to the Head, A
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Amsterdam
Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Can listen over and over (9)
- Great lyrics (8)
- Original (6)
- Engaging (5)
- Hit songs (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- At home (10)
- In the car (8)
- Gift (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Adult (10), Young adult (4), Teenager (3)
REVIEWS
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Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Great Lyrics
- Original
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- In The Car
Comments about EMM/CAPITOL Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head:
Its one album that has been on my wish list for many years!! Finally got round to buying it and I was far from disappointed. Great album, great tracks from a great band
Pros
- Absolutely fantastic
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Great Lyrics
- Original
Cons
- No cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- In The Car
Comments about EMM/CAPITOL Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head:
Not a band I have followed but I decided to purchase this album after many years of saying I must get it, knowing that I would know many songs but it is one album that will stay so close to my heart. It is such an easy to listen to album and the songs have such depth. Strangely enough I think the songs I did not know will become my favourite tracks by Coldplay. Would recommend this album to anyone it is a must have!!
Pros
- Brings you back
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Great Lyrics
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- Gift
- In The Car
- Parties
Comments about EMM/CAPITOL Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head:
This cd brings me back to when I was still "kind of " young. Meeting my wife on the sound of clocks...
Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Engaging
- Great Lyrics
- Hit Songs
- Original
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- Gift
- In The Car
Comments about EMM/CAPITOL Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head:
Compared to Parachutes this album contains less 'rock' songs and more of the later sound. A very good album that doesn't get boring, even after many plays.
Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Engaging
- Original
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
Comments about EMM/CAPITOL Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head:
Chris the lead vocal has got this special somewhat cute vocals yet could pull off a rockish song. Hard to explain why i became a fan of coldplay but if u listen to their songs more and more, you will understand what i mean. try them!
Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Great Lyrics
- Original
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- In The Car
Comments about EMM/CAPITOL Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head:
Easy listening CD that doesn't become boring. Good to listen to while driving.
Service and delivery comments:
Delivery was prompt, CD arrived in good condition.
Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Cool
- EVOCATIVE
- Great Lyrics
- Hit Songs
- Inventive
- Modern
- Original
- Poetic
- Upbeat
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- Bus
- Garage
- In The Car
- Ipod
- Parties
- Repairing the car
- Shower
- Tube
Comments about EMM/CAPITOL Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head:
i really liked this Album' A rush of Blood to the Head' - it's an amazing musical experience. I love how they realy inject so much energy into their songs. It really is quite something. Their lyrics are profound and uplifting ; they really do have a message. I loved it - I've listened to it several times since I've bought it. I especially like 'In my place' 'The Scientists' and 'Clocks'. It's gets the big 'Thumbs Up'
Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Engaging
- Great Lyrics
- Hit Songs
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- Gift
- In The Car
Comments about EMM/CAPITOL Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head:
Coldplay's best album in my opinion- very good for a chilled night in!
Pros
- Engaging
- Great Lyrics
- Hit Songs
Cons
- Too Few Tracks
- Unoriginal
Best Uses
- At Home
- Gift
Comments about EMM/CAPITOL Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head:
Coldplay showcase some good hits here but lacks tracks
Pros
- Can Listen Over And Over
- Engaging
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- In The Car
Comments about EMM/CAPITOL Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head:
Coldplay always deliver great ballads and soft-rock. This album is no exception. It is the type of album you can listen to over and over and over. The standout song is Clocks but all the tracks are better than your average.
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