Coldplay
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Biography
[Edit]After surfacing in 2000 with the breakthrough single "Yellow," Coldplay quickly became one of the biggest bands of the new millennium, honing a mix of introspective Brit-pop and anthemic rock that landed the British quartet a near-permanent residence on record charts worldwide. The group's emergence was perfectly timed; Radiohead had just released the overly cerebral Kid A, while Oasis had ditched two founding members and embraced psychedelic experimentation on Standing on the Shoulder of Giants. U.K. audiences were hungry for a fresh-faced rock band with big aspirations and an even bigger sound, and Coldplay were more than happy to take the reins. Parachutes went multi-platinum in several countries and earned the band its first Grammy, but Coldplay continued to grow into the 2000s, topping their debut album's success with higher record sales and an increased public profile.
Chris Martin (vocals/piano), Jon Buckland (guitar), Will Champion (drums), and Guy Berryman (bass) were all born into musical households. Martin, the eldest of five, began playing the piano as a young child and later took solace in the work of Tom Waits. Buckland, on the other hand, grew up with the heavy guitar sounds of Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. Scotland native Berryman preferred funk to indie rock, thereby leaving him to play bass, while multi-instrumentalist Champion didn't plan to be a drummer until he joined Coldplay's lineup. The bandmates came together in 1996 while attending the University College of London, and the Safety EP was issued shortly after their first gig at a Manchester festival for unsigned bands. The release only saw 500 pressings, as did the subsequent Brothers & Sisters EP. Nevertheless, it was enough to win the band a U.K. deal with Parlophone Records in April 1999, and the five-track Blue Room EP arrived that fall. With nods from the media, Coldplay were hailed as the next Travis, thanks to their simple acoustics and charming personas.
Parlophone ushered Coldplay into Parr St. Studios in Liverpool, where they recorded the bulk of their debut album. Parachutes was released in July 2000 and became a swift hit on the strength of four U.K. singles, several of which enjoyed popularity in America as well. With "Yellow" climbing the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, Parachutes was released in the U.S. in November, where its sales soon rivaled — and eventually surpassed — those in the U.K.
Riding on the strength of their universally popular debut, Coldplay headed back into the studio in fall 2001 to work on a sophomore album. They emerged with A Rush of Blood to the Head, releasing the album worldwide in August 2002 and embarking on a global concert tour soon after. "The Scientist" enjoyed regular radio rotation, while both "Clocks" and "In My Place" won Grammy Awards. The CD/DVD package Live 2003 was issued to highlight the group's popular tour, and Martin specifically earned a higher notch on the celebrity scale by marrying actress Gwyneth Paltrow in December 2003. Paltrow gave birth to the couple's daughter Apple the following April.
Fatherhood didn't stop Martin from working, as Coldplay began recording material for a third album within weeks. Previously recorded material with longtime producer Ken Nelson was scrapped early on, while Danton Supple (Morrissey, the Cure) joined Coldplay to complete the recording of X&Y. "Speed of Sound" marked Coldplay's first single from their long-awaited third effort in spring 2005; the album followed in June, topping charts around the world and selling more than eight million copies during its first year.
Such success put Coldplay on the same commercial level as U2, and Coldplay retreated to the studio in late 2006 to work with famed producer Brian Eno (who had teamed up with U2 several times in the past). Recording sessions with Eno were completed within one year, followed by several months of mixing and growing anticipation from the band's audience. Viva la Vida — also known by its extended name, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends — ultimately arrived in June 2008. Worldwide sales for the album had approached six million by November, when Coldplay released several new recordings (including a collaboration with hip-hop mogul Jay-Z) as part of the Prospekt's March EP.
Preceded by first single "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall," Coldplay's fifth studio album, 2011's Mylo Xyloto, was produced by Markus Dravs, Daniel Green, and Rik Simpson (the official press release adds "with enoxification and additional composition by Brian Eno"). Live 2012, the band's second concert film/recording, followed in 2012 after a hugely successful world tour, which included a special performance at the London Paralympics closing ceremony. Work began on their sixth album in late 2012 at their Bakery and Beehive studios in North London, where longtime producers Paul Epworth, Daniel Green, and Rik Simpson joined them for sessions. As the recording progressed, other producers, including Avicii and Timbaland, were brought in, making the resulting Ghost Stories quite different from its predecessors in that there were many producers instead of a handful.
Coldplay began promoting Ghost Stories in March 2014, two months prior to its May release, playing a showcase concert held during the 2014 South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas. Around the time of the concert, it was revealed that Martin was separating from his wife. This news was counterbalanced by the announcement that Martin was going to act as an advisor on the U.S. series of singing competition The Voice. Additional television duties for the band included a concert called Coldplay: Ghost Stories on NBC (the same network that aired The Voice), which aired on May 18, the Sunday prior to the release of Ghost Stories. Thanks to this promotional push, Ghost Stories debuted at number one throughout the world and the singles "Magic" and "A Sky Full of Stars" performed well too, with the latter reaching the Top Ten in every major international market. For the holiday season of 2014, the band released Ghost Stories: Live 2014, a CD/DVD package that contained live versions of every song from the album.
Title: Atlas (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire) (Single)
Artist: Coldplay
Genre: Alternative Rock, Pop
Title: My Universe (Single)
Genre: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Title: God Put A Smile Upon Your Face [Australia]
Artist: Coldplay
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop, Pop Rock
Title: The Blue Room E. P.
Artist: Coldplay
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Progressive Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Acoustic
Title: Viva La Vida (Promo CD)
Artist: Coldplay
Genre: Electronica, House, Trance, Rock, Indie Rock, Disco, Pop Rock, Acoustic
Title: Adventure Of A Lifetime Remixes
Artist: Coldplay
Genre: House, Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop, Alternative, Indie
Title: Hymn For The Weekend (Seeb Remix) (Single)
Artist: Coldplay
Genre: Electronica, Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop, Alternative, Indie
Title: Acoustic (Promo CD)
Artist: Coldplay
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Pop Rock, Acoustic
Title: Something Just Like This (Remix Pack) - EP
Artist: Coldplay, The Chainsmokers
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Collections
Title: Billboard Global 200 Singles Chart (30.11.2024) (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Punk Rock, Country, Pop
Title: Billboard Global 200 Singles Chart (30.11.2024) (CD3)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Punk Rock, Country, Pop
Title: Kerst Vibes 2024 (CD1)
Genre: Ambient, Traditional Pop Music
Title: English Christmas Songs 2024 (CD1)
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Christmas With The Fam 2024
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Top Tracks - Chart Hits 2024
Title: UK Dad Rock 2024
Title: Weekend Party Non Stop (CD2)
Genre: Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Car Bangers Indie / Alt 2024 (CD1)
Genre: Alternative, Indie
Title: Car Bangers Indie / Alt 2024 (CD2)
Genre: Alternative, Indie
Title: Date Night — Pop 2024
Title: BRAVO - The Hits 2024 (CD1)
Genre: Pop
Title: Bright Colors Of Autumn 2024 (CD4)
Genre: Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Symphony Of Simplicity 2024 (CD4)
Genre: Pop Rock, Alternative, Indie
Title: Wake Up To The Hit (CD5)
Genre: Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Amazing New Hits 2024
Genre: Pop
Title: Biggest And Best Christmas Songs 2024
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Featuring albums
Title: Club Life, Vol. 2 - Miami (Deluxe Version)
Artist: DJ Tiësto / DJ Tiesto
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Until One (Deluxe Edition)
Artist: Swedish House Mafia
Genre: Electronica, House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Until Now (Deluxe Version)
Artist: Swedish House Mafia
Genre: Electronica, House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Unbroken (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Alexandre Desplat
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: One Last Tour: A Live Soundtrack
Artist: Swedish House Mafia
Genre: Electronica, House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Club Life, Vol. 2 - Miami
Artist: DJ Tiësto / DJ Tiesto
Genre: Electronica, Trance, Rock, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Ultra Weekend 5 (Jason Nevins Presents) [Deluxe Version]
Artist: Jason Nevins
Genre: Electronica, House, Techno, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Chris Freytag's 30 Min. Express - Pop Hits
Artist: ISweat Fitness Music
Genre: Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Balance Presents Kölsch / Balance Presents Kolsch
Artist: Kölsch / Kolsch
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Garden State - Music From The Motion Picture
Artist: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Genre: Rock
Title: The Last Kiss
Artist: Soundtrack
Genre: Alternative Rock, Pop, Alternative, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: All Gone Pete Tong & Tensnake Ibiza 2014
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, House, Dancefloor
Title: This Is Where I Leave You (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Ushuaia Ibiza the Album - 5th Anniversary
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Club Life 353 (2014-01-05) [MM]
Artist: DJ Tiësto / DJ Tiesto
Genre: House, Trance, Electro, Dancefloor, Club/Dance
Title: The Chillout Session - Summer Collection 2004
Artist: Ministry Of Sound
Title: The Acoustic Sessions 2013
Artist: Josef Icemen
Genre: Pop, A Cappella, Acoustic, Vocal and instrumental music
Title: Dream Dance, Vol. 73 (CD1)
Artist: Dream Dance
Genre: Electronica, House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: DJ Selection 413 - Dance Invasion Vol. 121
Artist: John Digweed
Genre: House, Club/Dance, Funk, Progressive