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Rating: - A Powerful and Adventurous Album
Coldplay's release of Parachutes a couple of years prior was one of the most acclaimed yet criticized albums of 2000, which broke the band into the mainstream with the hit "Yellow". Now the band has come out with "A Rush of Blood To The Head" and simply does not disappoint their fans. The album is a more rounded and polished release being compared by many to Jeff Buckley, Radiohead and Nick Drake.

The album starts on a high with "Politik" which is more on a political side and also features single "In My Place" which is in the same vein of style as their previous album Parachutes with great guitar melody from Jon Buckland and amazing vocals from Chris Martin. "The Scientist" is ... Read More

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Rating: - Mellow and cool.
A Rush of Blood to the Head by Coldplay isn't a perfect album but they are some beautiful tracks like The Scientist, In My Place, Warning Sign, Clocks, and God Put a Smile Upon Your Face. The rest of the songs are kinda boring. Frontman Chris Martin's vocals can get annoying after awhile but the music this band creates is quite stunning, the piano and the guitars on Clocks still gives me chills! This album is a hit and miss with me, so decide for yourself and check it out!

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Rating: - Less a rush than a trickle
Strangely ineffectual take on the soulful pop rock sound on the British band's sophomore album. Chris Martin has the pretty falsetto to wail his heart out, but for the most part, the music lacks weight and edge, his performance gives bombast a new meaning, and the risks taken are few and far between. Those looking for safe, comfortable music with an emotional pull will probably love this but those looking for a little more will feel left in the cold (forgive the pun).

"Clocks" has guilty pleasure written all over it, but ends up succeeding thanks to the drive of the melody; "Politik" is moody and does the quiet/loud thing quite well; and "The Scientist" has a very strong sense of ... Read More

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Rating: - Awesome lyrics!!!!!!!!!!
"A Rush of blood to the head" is destined to be a favorite among thousands because of its first rate lyrics. Admittedly it is sometimes hard to understand what the Chris Martin is talking about, but the lyrics are easy to memorize. For instance in the song "Green Eyes" he says, "Honey, you are the rock upon which I stand and I come here to talk. I hope you understand." Martin, Coldplay's main vocalist and piano player, sings that verse with a very clear and soft voice which makes you feel like you are drinking the purest and sweetest water.
In addition to how easy it is to memorize, the lyrics are also relatable and they tap into your emotions. In the song "A Rush of Blood to the ... Read More

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Rating: - "Open Up Your Eyes"
I like to call myself a late bloomer when it comes to Coldplay. This was the first album of theirs I purchased, after hearing the band perform "Clocks" on The Tonight Show. Before that, amazingly, I had never heard "Yellow". Regardless, I now own all their work and I've come to love their music entirely. Their debut was much more subdued and warmer, but "A Rush of Blood to the Head" is by far their most innovative album. It seems more precise and calculated, but also more cohesive. The general rhythm of the album is superb and it flows very nicely from one song to the next. Though not as soft as "Parachutes", it has a quality more immediately appealing and catchy.

Chris Martin's ... Read More