Do you like Coldplay?

[dmbigeyedphish]

Originally Posted by nrich

You're two years late with that, but I guess anything you haven't seen on TBS is new to you, right?

You shouldn't make the fact that you're an alter so obvious.

[buzz05232000]

Originally Posted by championmullo

I disagree, their live show is one of the best i've seen. Chris Martin is a brilliant vocalist, especially live (although i can understand that his unique style could be annoying...but then, both Dave Matthews and Thom Yorke have potentially annoying styles as well). And while none of them will top a 'best of' list for the instrument they play, they are all capable instrumentalists; the rhythm section particularly. I think, like U2, their strength lies in their collective simplicity.

I hate when people use this as an argument for why a band/writer is good or not. IMO in order to make simplicity an art, you have to be able to create quality art before simplicity. Anyone can create minimalist art, but the ones that create quality minimalist art are the ones that were creating talented art before.

I hope that made sense.

[LisaH]

Originally Posted by ant_marching41

I like them. Been a while since I listened to them though.

I was thinking the same thing.

[championmullo]

Originally Posted by kerplunk!

As much I like Coldplay, please don't compare them with U2.

Why not? My only claim is that the two bands have similar strengths, not that Coldplay is as good or better than U2.

[kjam1988]

They're not my thing either. But there is no denying that they are a very good band. You should say "I don't like their music" instead of "They suck."

I'd take Coldplay over 80% of the bands out there today. Something doesn't have to have tons of layers and wacky computer sounds to be considred creative. They have a few genius songs that even us non-fans can appreciate.

[thom hudson]

i saw coldplay live and i thought they put on a great show. i wasnt bored for a second.

[championmullo]

Originally Posted by buzz05232000

I hate when people use this as an argument for why a band/writer is good or not. IMO in order to make simplicity an art, you have to be able to create quality art before simplicity. Anyone can create minimalist art, but the ones that create quality minimalist art are the ones that were creating talented art before.

I hope that made sense.

I think it made sense. I think, though, your definition of simple is different to mine. I don't think minimalist is synonymous with simple, and i think that quality and simplicity can comfortably go hand in hand.

To me, a good song is a good song, regardless of the amount of chord changes, key changes, complexity of rhythm or quality of production.

[buzz05232000]

I am a little outnumbered here, I think.

[FunkyTeaParty]

I hate Coldplay.

But if I ever decide to kill myself I will use them as background music.

[JohnK86]

I don´t like their music.

[AlpineValley804]

Parachutes and Rush of Blood are great albums. But they lost their spark with X&Y. And comparitively, they aren't up to standards with the other big British rock acts. Though I'll give them props that they are probably the best thing played on mainstream radio.

[Pig17]

Speaking of Radiohead rippoffs, what does everything think of Muse?

[AlpineValley804]

Originally Posted by Pig17

Speaking of Radiohead rippoffs, what does everything think of Muse?

I haven't heard much, but what I did hear sounded very Radiohead ripoff.

[thom hudson]

Originally Posted by Pig17

Speaking of Radiohead rippoffs, what does everything think of Muse?

i saw them live earlier this year and thought they put on a pretty good show.
i understand some people calling them a radiohead ripoff, because of the guy's voice, but thats about it.
they're a lot heavier and their music isn't nearly as complex as radiohead's.

[buzz05232000]

Muse are actually talented and have deviated away from "Radiohead Ripoffs".

Coldplay tries to "Radiohead Ripoffs" but they fail miserably.

[Ascf33]

I like Muse too.

[buzz05232000]

Originally Posted by Ascf33

I like Muse too.

Muse over Coldplay, I hope?

[Ascf33]

Indeed. I was rockin out to Muse before alot of the bands I like today even exsisted.

Black Holes and Revelations is good, but not their best work by any stretch. Shame it took 10 years to get noticed.

[thom hudson]

showbiz >>>>>> all muse albums

[buzz05232000]

Originally Posted by thom hudson

showbiz >>>>>> all muse albums

[thom hudson]

i only have like 4 or 5 cd's in my car for about 2 years now, but thats one of them.

[Ascf33]

Originally Posted by thom hudson

showbiz >>>>>> all muse albums

[UNC41]

I like Coldplay, but have never been able to get into Radiohead. I can't wait for all of the guys obsessed with Radiohead to freak out over this post.

[Ascf33]

I would agree that Coldplay is easier to listen to then Radiohead.

They are two different genres completely.

[buzz05232000]

Originally Posted by UNC41

I like Coldplay, but have never been able to get into Radiohead. I can't wait for all of the guys obsessed with Radiohead to freak out over this post.

OOMGFG WTF Do you think you're fUcking OMG teh RAdiOHead In Rain_Bows WTF

[UNC41]

Originally Posted by Ascf33

I would agree that Coldplay is easier to listen to then Radiohead.

They are two different genres completely.

I think Radiohead is a band that you have to connect with to enjoy. I don’t know many people who think they are just ok. They either love them or cannot get into them at all.

Originally Posted by buzz05232000

OOMGFG WTF Do you think you're fUcking OMG teh RAdiOHead In Rain_Bows WTF

There is little doubt in my mind that you would have come with some kind of similar, albeit less sarcastic statement, had I not posted that second sentence.

[buzz05232000]

Originally Posted by UNC41

There is little doubt in my mind that you would have come with some kind of similar, albeit less sarcastic statement, had I not posted that second sentence.

:Head down:

Yeah, you're probably right.

[UNC41]

Originally Posted by buzz05232000

:Head down:

Yeah, you're probably right.

It's great that you can admit that.

[buzz05232000]

Originally Posted by UNC41

It's great that you can admit that.

It's an elite fanbase, what can I say.

[coyne]

nrich = buzz (same person! )