The thing that amazes me about Coldplay is how popular they got in North America. I remember when I first got their first album, they were starting to get some attention in the UK, but it was before they exploded globally. Its really tough for UK bands to connect big with American audiences, I'm not sure why Coldplay did so well. They seem to have some crossover appeal, and I think its because their music is pretty in-offensive. Its really middle of the road pop music, it won't offend anyone and they are good at simple melodies. That's probably why they are liked by a big cross section of people. Why people like Jay-Z and Kanye wanted to work with Coldplay I will never understand (probably the $$), but its not like rappers were lining up to work with Oasis.
Personally I think their last 2 albums stunk and they are trying too hard to live up to their own hype now, but they are in a tough spot. There is always a backlash against that level of hype and success.
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A few weeks after crashing head-first into the boards (denting his helmet and being unable to move for a little while) following a hit from behind by Bob Errey, the Calgary Flames player explains:
"I was like Christ, lying on my back, with my arms outstretched, crucified"
-- Frank Musil - Early January 1994
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