Coldplay

Formed: 1998 in London, England

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Group Members: Chris Martin, Will Champion, Guy Berryman, Jon Buckland, Jonny Buckland

Biography: 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 ...Read full biography

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A Rush Of Blood To The Head

Released: 2002

Label: Parlophone

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After touring in support of their debut album, Parachutes, Coldplay was personally and professionally exhausted. Frontman Chris Martin insisted he was dry; by the time they closed their European tour in ...Read full review

Viva la Vida

Released: 2008

Label: Toshiba EMI

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When Coldplay sampled Kraftwerk on their third album, X&Y, it was a signifier for the British band, telegraphing their classicist good taste while signaling how they prefer the eternally hip to the truly ...Read full review

More Coldplay albums: Main Albums (9), Compilations (9), Singles & EPs (89), DVD/Video (16), Others (6)