Title: A great album, but please stop the Radiohead comparisons.
Review: Coldplay is a talented band of Brits, and I like them for what they are. This sophomore album, in my opinion, is much better than the first. None of the songs on this album can top "Trouble" on Parachutes, but there are stand-outs. The adrenaline-inducing "Politik," the simplistic yet catchy "In my Place," "The Scientist," "Clocks," and "A Rush of Blood to the Head" are all memorable examples of songwriting.People have compared Coldplay to Radiohead, or at least a former incarnation of Radiohead. I think this is a misguided view. The former leans toward the more contemporary, dare I say the often-used "wuss rock" term; the latter has pushed the very boundaries of alternative rock. There is no comparison, folks...Coldplay is NOT what Radiohead used to be. These are two very different animals.So just sit back and enjoy what both groups have to offer in their own, unique way.
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