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Coldplay

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Sussexbythesewage · 29/06/2024 22:14

Just watching Chris Martin prancing around the stage at Glasto singing his pop music and can't help feeling annoyed that they started off as one thing and completely sold out to pop. AIBU to say that their parachutes album was and always will be the best.

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JoanThursday · 30/06/2024 00:01

murasaki · 29/06/2024 23:51

The drummer was nearly crying with the Michael J Fox bit.

They did wheel him off a bit quickly though.

I thought that! "That's it, ta. Off you pop."

Gorgonemilezola · 30/06/2024 00:01

Great, uplifting, crowd loved it. What's not to like?

10storeylovesong · 30/06/2024 00:00

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Fizbosshoes · 29/06/2024 23:57

Ineedanewsofa · 29/06/2024 23:04

For someone that can’t really sing, he’s done well for himself, they write catchy songs and put on a great show. Coldplay have always been safe, cheery, lift music. He seems like someone who is grateful for his good fortune. Amused at the thought they were ever anything other than a pop band

A lot of really successful stars aren't especially brilliant singers (Kylie and Madonna are 2 that spring to mind) but have something else that just resonates or makes them popular, they have great performance quality.
I love Coldplay and have liked them from the beginning, but I don't think you'd get the same atmosphere if they'd only done songs like the first album.

@Summertimer I first heard Fix you the day after my mums funeral and I think of her every time I hear it.

murasaki · 29/06/2024 23:53

It's very much not DP's thing, but he admits they give a good show.

murasaki · 29/06/2024 23:51

The drummer was nearly crying with the Michael J Fox bit.

They did wheel him off a bit quickly though.

Sunhatweather · 29/06/2024 23:51

Not a fan of Coldplay particularly (know one or two songs) and don’t get the Michael J Fox thing, but they’re putting on a good concert and making people smile. We need more of that. Job done!

murasaki · 29/06/2024 23:50

He's working the crowd brilliantly.

NeverHadHaveHas · 29/06/2024 23:50

Teenagequeenwithaloadedgun · 29/06/2024 23:49

I was just saying the same to DH. Lots of rambling on whilst strumming the same chord repeatedly.

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God I bet you’re cheery company of a Saturday evening 🙄

Teenagequeenwithaloadedgun · 29/06/2024 23:49

goneaway2 · 29/06/2024 23:31

Is he going to shut up yet?

I was just saying the same to DH. Lots of rambling on whilst strumming the same chord repeatedly.

Acapulco12 · 29/06/2024 23:46

I love them. Their live shows always look amazing and I’d love to get to see them in person live one day. Their shows and music is really atmospheric, and Chris Martin and the others always seem pretty humble and respectful.

Confusedbythistreat · 29/06/2024 23:42

I love them too mainstream or no who cares

Confusedbythistreat · 29/06/2024 23:42

Helpimfalling · 29/06/2024 23:20

Palestinian singer elyana 💓

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Thank you! She was gorgeous

bloodyeffinnora · 29/06/2024 23:41

loving it 😍

Crazyclover · 29/06/2024 23:37

Great show, great band - the viola beach tribute they did at glasto a few years back had me in tears it was amazing!

ssd · 29/06/2024 23:32

Its all getting a bit wanky now

goneaway2 · 29/06/2024 23:31

Is he going to shut up yet?

Roryhon · 29/06/2024 23:28

I always thought they were a bit boring in the early days. Parachutes used to be our dinner parties background music, and I happily left the album for my ex when we split 20 years ago! But they’re good at what they do, you’ve got to give them that. I enjoy them much more nowadays.

Summertimer · 29/06/2024 23:22

Seriously, Fix You and Everglow got me through some tough days when my bro passed

HNY2023 · 29/06/2024 23:20

Well I love pop music and I’m watching them now and didn’t realise how much I liked their music until night … so maybe they are very main stream pop but they bring me enjoyment 🎤😎

Helpimfalling · 29/06/2024 23:20

Confusedbythistreat · 29/06/2024 22:54

Loved that new song, who is the girl singer in the white dress and DM's? She fab!

Palestinian singer elyana 💓

Funkyfizz · 29/06/2024 23:18

Bobbybobbins · 29/06/2024 23:17

I bet they couldn't get anyone else to headline so gave them a ring....

They seem to be doing a great job of it though. So well done to who ever booked them.

Itisjustmyopinion · 29/06/2024 23:17

Yellow is a pretty shit song. Always surprised it’s as popular as it is

They have definitely got better over the years. But headlining Glastonbury 5 times is ridiculous, surely there are other headliners. Apparently they always do it for free so guess that’s why they are always booked

Bobbybobbins · 29/06/2024 23:17

I bet they couldn't get anyone else to headline so gave them a ring....

Summertimer · 29/06/2024 23:16

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This, see Alexis Petridis et al. Weird that people can’t just enjoy well crafted tunes and lyrics that ring true and are terrified of admitting many people easily relate to said lyrics