Coldplay
Forming at UCL in 1996, Coldplay spent their formative years plying their trade on the north London scene, releasing some low key EPs and gaining cult status, before 'Yellow' catapulted them to success in 2000.
Steady success has culminated in stadium-filling, festival-headlining status, though criticism of their slightly soft rock sound has also been forthcoming.
They might not be cool, but they do have a clutch of top tunes under their belt. And 'Parachutes' must go down as essential listening for any student.
Read a review of 'Life in Technicolor ii' released 2 Feb 2009
Steady success has culminated in stadium-filling, festival-headlining status, though criticism of their slightly soft rock sound has also been forthcoming.
They might not be cool, but they do have a clutch of top tunes under their belt. And 'Parachutes' must go down as essential listening for any student.
Read a review of 'Life in Technicolor ii' released 2 Feb 2009
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davidb
Friday, 19 December
I hadn't been to the O2 behemoth before and was perhaps a little sceptical. Having read Noel Gallagher's comments about the venue and him saying that Oasis would never play there I genuinely did fear that the night wouldn't be as good as many of the other Coldplay shows at less overtly corporate venues I've been to in the past. Bath Pavillion anyone??
My fears were not calmed by finding that the only food available was a chicken and pesto pannini with kettle chips on the side. Two of them dropping in at nearly 15 quid. Whatever happened to the customary pre-gig dirty burger? Anyway, I digress.
We entered the arena and once again, my fears for the night were brought to the fore as I saw all the seats on the floor in front of the stage which destroys any sense of great crowd interaction. Wandering round outside there were also far too many suits milling about, endlessly checking their blackberrys to check if they still had jobs to go to on Wednesday. Presumably though their quick scooter ride across from Canary Wharf was rather more pleasant than the tube.
Coldplay kicked off with vim and vigour but once again it appeared that the lack of standing in the bottom of the huge 02 bowl hindered the generation of the cracking atmosphere that this show deserved. Too many people too were sat down for my liking!! What's the matter with you??
Anyway, things warmed up with a tumultuous chorus of Fix You which was moved from the customary spot in the encore and this helped to develop the evening into a good old fashioned barn stormer.
Concious of the huge distance away people were at the back, midway through the set Will, Guy, Johnny and Chris made their way to a mic stand towards the back of the arena and were joined by Simon Pegg on harmonica for an acoustic set and an amusing festive doff of the cap.
Much to my amusement, thinking the gig was over, many of the suits headed, blackberries on the go to their scooters and managed to miss a huge encore, crowned with the new Life in Technicolour 2.
I remain unconvinced about the O2. If they'd have opened up the floor I reckon things would have gone with a bit more of a bang but it was still a great night nonetheless. Bring on the Wembley Stadium gigs over the summer!!!
My fears were not calmed by finding that the only food available was a chicken and pesto pannini with kettle chips on the side. Two of them dropping in at nearly 15 quid. Whatever happened to the customary pre-gig dirty burger? Anyway, I digress.
We entered the arena and once again, my fears for the night were brought to the fore as I saw all the seats on the floor in front of the stage which destroys any sense of great crowd interaction. Wandering round outside there were also far too many suits milling about, endlessly checking their blackberrys to check if they still had jobs to go to on Wednesday. Presumably though their quick scooter ride across from Canary Wharf was rather more pleasant than the tube.
Coldplay kicked off with vim and vigour but once again it appeared that the lack of standing in the bottom of the huge 02 bowl hindered the generation of the cracking atmosphere that this show deserved. Too many people too were sat down for my liking!! What's the matter with you??
Anyway, things warmed up with a tumultuous chorus of Fix You which was moved from the customary spot in the encore and this helped to develop the evening into a good old fashioned barn stormer.
Concious of the huge distance away people were at the back, midway through the set Will, Guy, Johnny and Chris made their way to a mic stand towards the back of the arena and were joined by Simon Pegg on harmonica for an acoustic set and an amusing festive doff of the cap.
Much to my amusement, thinking the gig was over, many of the suits headed, blackberries on the go to their scooters and managed to miss a huge encore, crowned with the new Life in Technicolour 2.
I remain unconvinced about the O2. If they'd have opened up the floor I reckon things would have gone with a bit more of a bang but it was still a great night nonetheless. Bring on the Wembley Stadium gigs over the summer!!!
Joe Harrod
Wednesday, 28 January
I used to detest Chris Martin on account of his smug Hollywood/Notting Hill existence. Just jealousy, really. Then I heard that he celebrated scoring a number one album in America by marching into the nearest pub and buying everyone in there a drink. That's my kind of guy!
Oh, the music? I don't care if you want to listen to it, but it slightly annoys me when they use it for 'Vic wants his kids back' montages on The Shield, because then I have to hear it too.
Oh, the music? I don't care if you want to listen to it, but it slightly annoys me when they use it for 'Vic wants his kids back' montages on The Shield, because then I have to hear it too.
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