 A Rush of Blood to the Head is the second studio album by the British alternative rock band Coldplay . Released on 26 August 2002 in the UK through the label Parlophone , the album was produced by the band and British record producer Ken Nelson . Recording started after the band became popular worldwide with the release of their debut album , Parachutes , and one of its singles in particular , " Yellow " . The album makes greater use of electric guitar and piano than its predecessor . 
