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Coldplay required a lifetime to make their wonderfully assured debut, Parachutes. But it took less than two years for the moody British quartet to deliver a masterful follow-up. As a band, Coldplay have advanced to a stage where they outshine nearly every one of their rivals in terms of imagination and emotional pull. A Rush of Blood to the Head is a soulful, exhilarating journey, moving from the cathartic rock of "Politik" to the hushed tones of "Green Eyes" without once breaking its mesmerizing spell. Singer Chris Martin takes his voice on soaring flights, reaching places only Jeff Buckley previously dared to go. And the music is nearly flawless, a persuasive cross between Pink Floyd and the Verve. Even if they haven't come up with another "Yellow," you would be hard-pressed to care. This is exquisite stuff. --Aidin Vaziri
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57 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Sadly, I don't have Parachutes. Still, when the chance came I decided to get this follow up album. I've never thought a great deal of Coldplay, always thinking of them as aimless depressives. But I was of course, wrong... behind every miserable sounding Trouble and Don't Panic there's a real message, and usually an optimistic one. They're a band who may throw you, but listen again...
On to this album. I bought it on the strength of In My Place, a fantastic, cheerful song, the liveliest on the album probably. But it's not the best. Politik is a song with great variation, one minute moody and doom-ringing, then soaring and hopeful. The Scientist is probably my favourite, a heart-wrenching, tear-jerkingly beautiful piano song, which has all the love of Yellow with even more feeling. Singer Martin's voice is so strong yet frail, you'd think he honestly believed what he was singing. Which of course he does, with the political undertones of Politik.
Some of the album is a little bland - the tune to Daylight sounds maddeningly familiar - but there are highlights. Green Eyes and Warning Sign are beautiful, Amsterdam is sweet and the title track - a future single, I hope - is fantastic and not a second too long.
There is so much hope and inspiration in this happy, it's so incredibly uplifting sometimes, yet seems so serious that it makes you stop and feel what they're feeling. It's powerful stuff. I can't say if it's better than Parachutes, having only heard the singles from it. But still, a fantastic album that manages to be beautiful and haunting at the same time, that simply should not be missed.
On to this album. I bought it on the strength of In My Place, a fantastic, cheerful song, the liveliest on the album probably. But it's not the best. Politik is a song with great variation, one minute moody and doom-ringing, then soaring and hopeful. The Scientist is probably my favourite, a heart-wrenching, tear-jerkingly beautiful piano song, which has all the love of Yellow with even more feeling. Singer Martin's voice is so strong yet frail, you'd think he honestly believed what he was singing. Which of course he does, with the political undertones of Politik.
Some of the album is a little bland - the tune to Daylight sounds maddeningly familiar - but there are highlights. Green Eyes and Warning Sign are beautiful, Amsterdam is sweet and the title track - a future single, I hope - is fantastic and not a second too long.
There is so much hope and inspiration in this happy, it's so incredibly uplifting sometimes, yet seems so serious that it makes you stop and feel what they're feeling. It's powerful stuff. I can't say if it's better than Parachutes, having only heard the singles from it. But still, a fantastic album that manages to be beautiful and haunting at the same time, that simply should not be missed.
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The song 'Yellow' was garnering more and more airplay, and i had definitely heard of Coldplay but didn't have any of their
songs. It was a few years ago that my friend told me to go and buy Parachutes, and I was completey blown away.
songs. It was a few years ago that my friend told me to go and buy Parachutes, and I was completey blown away.
So the two year wait for 'A Rush of Blood to the Head' has been eagerly anticipated. After listening to this album for a week now, I haven't been disppointed. Coldplay have exceeded my expectations, infact they have done even more. They have made a masterful album full of life, with warm, soulful, uplifting tracks of the highest quality. The heart rendering emotion displayed in 'The Scientist' will be nothing like you've heard this year. The amazing piano work on 'Clocks' is breathtaking. Just close your eyes and listen to 'Green Eyes' and you'll be transported to a beautiful place, and 'Warning Sign' with it's guitar compliments the lyrics perfectly. Chris Martin puts every inch of his heart in to his songs and never leaves a stone unturned. 'God put smile on you face' and 'A rush of blood to the head' are louder but never lose their appeal and grace that Coldplay have firmly put in to place. Every song is great in its own right, and the soft 'Amersterdam' is a perfect album closer.
In this day and age many bands stuggle to find a grip in their music and more often than not produce inconsistent material with
no real connection holding them together. Coldplay blend they're music consistently, with meaningful lyrics and above all music that touches the heart. Believe me, putting aside suggestions made by Martin himself that this could be the last album, at this rate Coldplay can become the biggest band in the world.
41 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Parachutes really changed my life. It brought me a sound and vibe somewhere between my preferred Radiohead, and David Gray. While I emotionally gravitate toward Radiohead, sometimes I find it too melancholy. Coldplay seems a little more hopeful to me. I have heard people call them a Radiohead rip-off and I am not sure I get the comparison between the two. I get a totally different feeling from each. I guess there are similar pace and chord changes and unique hooks to compare, but other than that the two stand on their own as beautiful and inspired genius.
I can't imagine anyone not liking this album and recommend it as either a first Coldplay experience or as a progressive follow on to Parachutes - enjoy!
Tim
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The Sergeant Pepper of the 00's
Listening Rush Blood Head after 10 years, I am amazed that it was the 21rst of the 100 best Rolling Stone recordings for the 00's. It could have been easily in the top 5. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Gerardo Martinez Casas
Excellent
The CD came in good conditions, it was not broken or scrathched. I am satisfied. I recommend this item, besides Coldplay music is awesome!
Published 1 month ago by Tania Ruiz
A great Album
I have found myself liking coldplay more and more lately. This album is one of those albums that you don't care for much when you first listen to it but if you put it on the radio... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Peter D
Some classic songs...
I'm not a huge Coldplay fan, but GOD PUT A SMILE UPON YOUR FACE, IN MY PLACE and CLOCKS are cool pop rock songs...The scientist is nice but is also really sad... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rio Fluzăo
Couldn't even access
I was very disappointed in my purchase because to this day, I have not been able to access my download of Coldplay, A Rush of Blood to the Head
Published 3 months ago by Laura
Absolutely Amazing CD
I don't write reviews a lot, only for things that I find deserve truly good or bad remarks. A Rush of Blood to the Head deserves only high praise. Read more
Published 4 months ago by JRN
Great!!
It took a little while to get here, mainly 2 and 1/2 weeks. Yet once it got here it was amazing. Im very happy with the quality
Published 5 months ago by Vinyl guy
Great CD
This is a gift for my granddaughter and it arrived as expected. It was packaged well. Would do business with again.
Published 5 months ago by Wiffylee
my favorite
This is my favorite Coldplay album to date. This album includes many of their well-known songs and brings nostalgic memories whenever I hear this music. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Becca
Awesome CD Review
Wow, Coldplay rocks in this album. The songs are amazing and as a fan, you will be pleased. If you are not a fan, well you will still will be pleased. It is a very good cd.
Published 6 months ago by Alex M. Chettiath
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