What makes a lot of songs “unique” is something that stands out. Of course, this is not true for all bands, but bands that have persisted longer than, say, ten years tend to have a signature sound.
This has led to them having a sound of their own that can be recognized almost instantly. It’s just that in their songs, the sadness seems to stand out more than anything else. However, each album sounds different from one another and has grown more varied over the years.Ĭoldplay songs do have catchy riffs and great lyrics. As a result, all Coldplay songs can “sound” the same to non-fans, especially songs from their 1st 3 albums. Why do all Coldplay songs sound the same?Ĭoldplay songs can often be slow and sad with a prominent piano part from singer Chris Martin. Rock music might’ve been done for many music snobs, but I think Coldplay has somehow managed to keep it going even if their sound isn’t a traditional “rock” sound. The bandmates wanted Chris to heal through his music, which happened in his songs.Ĭoldplay frontman Chris Martin was known in the band’s earlier days for his melancholic melodies about painful experiences.Īs the band has evolved, so has its music, but one sad note remains: Rock music is “done,” according to Martin. Their manager Phil Harvey said: When he was at his absolute lowest, that’s when we started making Ghost Stories.” (their 2014 album) They made a solid comeback with the album Ghost Stories. Things got so bad for Martin that even his bandmates worried about the worst-case scenario, but Martin did not lose it. He mentions even his songs reflected his pain and suffering. So, it’s not a big surprise that despite criticism, they are loved by all types of music lovers.Ĭoldplay often writes songs based on singer Chris Martin’s experiences, and his marriage and breakup to actress Gwyneth Paltrow have been a huge influence in many of the band’s songs and albums.Ĭoldplay’s Chris Martin writes many of the band’s songs, particularly the lyrics and vocal melodies.Ĭhris has shared publicly about the dark days after his breakup with his wife, Gwyneth Paltrow. They have such a varied sound and honestly rock a lot harder in concert compared to their records. They praised its experimental alt-rock direction and varied song styles compared to their old roots with albums like Parachutes and Viva la Vida.Īnd then seeing them in concert takes their sound and style to a whole new level.īack and forth between the main stage and a mini-stage in the middle of the floor, the band went through basically a pop radio playlist of the last twenty-five years. One of their recent biggest hits, Everyday Life, received positive reviews from music critics. The band’s hard work precedes their popularity.Ī fan once said: “Their music has a miraculous power to bombard stress and enjoy the spices of life.” And they always have liked the changes that occur in music and adapt themselves to it without forgetting their primary genre. In concert, despite playing huge arenas, they find ways to make their performances feel intimate and personal.Īnd yet, whenever the name ‘Coldplay’ is uttered, it appears to elicit some kind of emotion similar to hearing a much lover talk about Creed, Smashmouth, or Nickelback. So I attempted to find out why the so-called rock band fails to rock the minds of some of the so many music lovers.Īfter all, it’s not like they’re Nickelback, right?Ĭoldplay is popular as their often somber, soul-stirring songs connect with fans on a deep emotional level. It’s not as if I have been an ardent follower of the band. They have won nine Brit Awards, seven MTV Video Music Awards, eight MTV Europe Music Awards, and seven Grammy Awards.Īnd yet Coldplay’s name comes to mind first whenever someone thinks about massively successful but hated bands. Yet others see them as the antithesis of rock music with very little rock and roll in their sound and style.īut somehow, in their career spanning over 20 years, the foursome group has fairly composed over 160 songs. And many people see them as the aural equivalent of a “chick flick”. People who hate Coldplay claim that all their songs sound the same, with many being slow and sad with lyrics that are too emotional and sensitive. Here’s what I’ve learned over the years of listening to them: Is it their sad songs? Is it their style? Why do we hate Coldplay? But despite their talent and popularity, people love to hate on them. I love Coldplay, and I’ve seen them live 5 times.
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