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X&Y | 
 enlarge | Artist: Coldplay
Label: Capitol
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1287 reviews
Sales Rank: 355
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.7 x 0.4
MPN: 74786
UPC: 724347478628
EAN: 0724347478628
Release Date: June 7, 2005
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| Tracks:
| • | Square One | | • | What If? | | • | White Shadows | | • | Fix You | | • | Talk | | • | X&Y | | • | Speed Of Sound | | • | A Message | | • | Low | | • | Hardest Part | | • | Swallowed In The Sea | | • | Twisted Logic |
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Things have gone ridiculously well for Coldplay since 2002's A Rush of Blood to the Head. The group's global album sales have soared past the 10-million mark, putting it in the same stratosphere as megabands U2 and the Dave Matthews Band. People have offered up their bank accounts, cars, and even bodies for tickets to its shows. And, in a interesting twist, frontman Chris Martin married Gwyneth Paltrow and set the tabloid world aflame. Funny thing, then, that the British quartet's much-anticipated third album, X&Y, is all about staying grounded. In the powerful opener, "Square One," the singer insists people are fundamentally the same no matter what their stature: "You just want... Somebody listening to what you say," he sings. On "Fix You," Martin grapples with imperfection and missed opportunity: "When you love someone but it goes to waste... Could it be worse?" Meanwhile, the vibrant single, "Speed of Sound," is all about reconnecting with the spirit and soul in the face of the paparazzi's flashbulbs. Musically, the band has never sounded more adventurous, referencing everyone from Kraftwerk ("Talk") to the Pogues ("Swallowed in the Sea"), all the while sweeping aside those Radiohead-lite comparisons to embrace a massive, moving sound that makes simplicity seem sublime. --Aidin Vaziri
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Album Description
2006 CD/DVD (NTSC/Region 2) Japanese pressing of their third album released to commemorate their 2006 tour of the Far East. The audio disc includes the Japan only track, 'How You See the World' (Version 1) while the bonus DVD features all of their B-sides (DVD-Audio) lifted from the album thus far, 'Things I Don't Understand', 'Proof', 'Poor Me' (Live at the Hollywood Bowl), 'The World Turned', 'Sleeping Sun' and 'Gravity' along with all of their music videos to all the singles, 'Speed of Sound', 'Fix You', 'Talk' and the final single flifted from the album, 'The Hardest Part'. Packaged in an exclusive slipcase. EMI. 2006.
Album Details
Very Limited Edition. Includes a Bonus Six Track Disc and Different Artwork.
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 Coldplay - X&Y June 7, 2005
431 out of 510 found this review helpful
It's hard to believe but it's been three years since Coldplay released A Rush of Blood to the Head. Now they are back with their third record X&Y. All of Coldplay's releases share one thing in common; they take some time getting into. When I first listened to Parachutes in the fall of 2000 I was not impressed. After a week it was the only thing I listened to for a six months. When A Rush of Blood to the Head came out it also took a few weeks for it to grow on me. The same thing applies to X&Y.
Starting off with the opening track "Square One" it is apparent that the record is a little more sonically dense than the band's previous efforts. While X&Y is a far cry from being experimental it's just enough of a change to make the new songs fresh. "What if" starts off as a slow piano song that finally builds up to a crescendo that exemplifies the transformation of Coldplay's sound. "Fix You," "White Shadows," Low" and "Twisted Logic" are instantly fan favorites. The hidden track "Til Kingdom Comes" was written for the late great Johnny Cash who passed away before he could record the song. It is a shame Cash did not get a chance to record it, but it makes a fitting and positive end to the album.
X&Y was a long time in coming but it was worth every bit of the wait. I cannot wait to hear how these new songs translate live. As one of the most eagerly anticipated albums of the year Coldplay does not disappoint with X&Y.
bigger, stronger June 8, 2005
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
It's hard to beat the emotional pull evoked by the elegant piano ballads 'Amsterdam', 'Warning Sign', 'The Scientist', and 'Clocks' from AROBTTH, but Coldplay just might have done it with the more guitar-oriented X&Y.
'Square One' is a great opener that shows that Britpop can be edgy. 'White Shadows' has a tremendous beat that makes you feel like busting out some dance moves. 'What If' and particularly 'Fix You' are beautifully recorded and represent their best work to date. 'Low' and 'Twisted Logic' are the most experimental tracks from Coldplay thus far.
Coldplay has never been a bigger target for criticism, but in X&Y they've built on past success to create a bigger, more vibrant sound that propels their music to new heights.
I LIKE it - THAT'S all that COUNTS November 17, 2005
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I particularly love "Speed of Sound."
I've never cared WHAT music critics think - what they like or what they don't like impresses me not a whit. These are the same geniuses who think that cursing and calling women filthy names over a drum machine is music.
At 53, I have definite ideas about what I like...and if I like it, that's all that counts.
I don't need some "hater" to tell me what I should think is good.
Great album. And I think Chris Martin is adorable.
I highly recommend X&Y.
X&Y - A New Sound For Coldplay August 16, 2005
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Coldplay's X&Y shows a decent amount of variation from previous recordings, such as their famed A Rush Of Blood To The Head (which by the way is a great CD as well). In that CD, they were well in boundaries of contemporary rock and most definetly set a standard upon themselves for future records that would be just as outstanding. X&Y is this record (hopefully one of the many to come). Coldplay's songs seem to be uncomparable (ie: you can't compare bluegrass with heavymetal) to their previous recordings. Personally, I was instantly spellbound by Fix You, and the excellent way that they use the instruments to create an atmosphere that is so captivating. Additionally, the vocals provide an even better sound to it. What If? is a slow ballad that starts off with the piano. It's the only song that is comparable to songs such as Everythings Not Lost, Beautiful World, and The Scientist to name a few. Honestly, the very beginning off X&Y was quite different. I was expecting a gradual change like from the orchestral background or piano into the vocal parts, however it just started of with the melody. At first I wasn't so big for it, but as a previous reviewer says, after you listen to it a lot you get used to it and it sounds quite normal. Speed Of Sound is another cool song, the melody is upbeat and the whole song is great. One final point I have to make is that Coldplay definitely is a music group that spends time on their songs and makes the best of that time. Lots of artists out their come out with new CD's in months, but the quality is just not there. Coldplay takes a little while for their CD's but the songs are so good they could last till a couple more of their CDs came out. X&Y is definitely a must get.
You Will Grow to Love it June 9, 2005
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
There have plenty of reviewers of this album that want their "Old Coldplay" back. They want Parachutes or ROBTTH. Lots of piano, quiet, moody songs. Some of Parachutes was so quiet you could barely hear it! This is NOT the same album done a third time (neither was ROBTTH). This is Coldplay moving forward. It is a more rocking record with a richer, full sound. Put earphones on and your head will spin upon first listen! But after a few plays all the way through the songs begin to sink in and mean something more. I feel this is Coldplay's Sargent Pepper (not blasphemy, I hope). All the songs feel connected, and I hear a lot of love songs here. Inspired by GP? Who knows, they are beautiful. Coldplay has gotten a lot of flak in reviews so far but the fans know what they like. It's a wonderful CD.
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