Coldplay

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Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1997. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion and manager Phil Harvey. They initially met at University College London, calling themselves Big Fat Noises and changing to Starfish, before settling on the current name.

After independently releasing an extended play, Safety (1998), Coldplay signed with Parlophone in 1999. The band's debut album, Parachutes (2000), included their breakthrough single "Yellow" and received a Brit Award for British Album of the Year, a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album and a Mercury Prize nomination. Their second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), won the same accolades and included the single "Clocks", which won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year. Their third album, X&Y (2005), which completed what the band considered a trilogy, was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. Their fourth album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), won Best Rock Album. Both albums were the best-selling of their respective years, topping the charts in over 30 countries. Viva la Vida was also nominated for Album of the Year, while its title track became the first single by a British group to simultaneously reach number one in the United Kingdom and United States in the 21st century.

Coldplay further diversified their sound over their next five studio albums, the most recent being Music of the Spheres (2021). Each album presented a unique theme and added new musical styles to the band's original repertoire, including electronica, ambient, pop, R&B, classical and progressive rock. They are also known for "euphoric" and "immersive" live performances, which NME said are when the band "come alive and make the most sense". In 2018, a career-spanning documentary directed by Mat Whitecross was released in cinemas to celebrate the band's 20th anniversary.

With over 100 million albums sold worldwide, Coldplay are among the best-selling music acts of all time. In 2014, Fuse ranked them as the sixth-most awarded group in history, which includes having the most Brit Award wins by a band. They currently own three of the 50 highest-selling albums in the United Kingdom and the most number-one albums in the country without missing the top (nine). In 2021, "My Universe" made them the first British group to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100. Coldplay have two of the 15 highest-grossing tours of all time as well, while the British Phonographic Industry recognise the band as "one of planet's most influential and pioneering" acts. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later included A Rush of Blood to the Head on their 200 Definitive Albums editorial and had "Yellow" added to the Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll exhibition. In 2022, Forbes hailed the group as the standard for alternative music. Time ranked them among the most impactful climate action leaders in the world during the following year. Despite their popularity, Coldplay established a reputation as polarising cultural icons.

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Discography

Album + Compilation

YearTitleArtistRatingReleases
2001Top of the Pops 2001, Volume TwoVarious Artists1
2001This Is Alice Music, Volume 5Various Artists1
2001Triple M’s New Stuff, Vol. 1Various Artists1
2002Big Day Out 2002: DiscrespectiveVarious Artists1
2002Reloaded 4Various Artists1
2002Absolute Love 2002Various Artists1
2002Brit Awards 2002Various Artists1
2002Crossing All Over! Nu Rock BalladsVarious Artists1
2002The Album, Volume 3Various Artists1
2002Ultra.Chilled 02Various Artists1
200221st Century Lullabies: We Live in a Beautiful WorldVarious Artists1
2002Chillout 2002: The Ultimate ChilloutVarious Artists1
2002Pepsi: More Music, Volume 2Various Artists1
2002The Album, Volume 4Various Artists1
2002New Woman: The Autumn CollectionVarious Artists1
2002Ö3 Greatest Hits, Volume 19Various Artists1
2002The Very Best of 94.7: Highveld Stereo’s Top 8 @ 8Various Artists1
2002This Is Alice Music, Volume 6Various Artists1
2002MTV2 Handpicked, Volume 2Various Artists1
2002The Best Bands… Ever! Does Exactly What It Says on the CanVarious Artists2.51
2002Big Shiny Tunes 7Various Artists1
2002Absolute Hits 2001Various Artists1
2002Now That’s What I Call Music! 53 (UK)Various Artists42
2002Now That’s What I Call Music! 11 (USA)Various Artists1
2002Coastal ChillVarious Artists1
2002The Best Chillout... Ever!Various Artists31
2002Rozengeur & wodka lime - Deel 2Various Artists1
2002Bild Hits 2003: Die ErsteVarious Artists1
2002Mr Music Hits 12. 2002Various Artists1
2002100% Hits: Very Best of 2002Various Artists1
2002Acoustic.Various Artists1
2002Anthems the Alternative CollectionVarious Artists1
2002Absolute Music 40Various Artists1
2002Best of 2002 (Germany)Various Artists1
2002Chill Out in Ibiza 4Various Artists2
2002Chillout MoodsVarious Artists1
2002Emotions. 0.1Various Artists1
2002How Are You? (Ready 2 Rock)Various Artists1
2002Humo: Top 2002Various Artists1
2002Ibiza Lounge 2Various Artists1
2002Love Album ClassicsVarious Artists1
2002Mehmet Scholl kompiliert - Vor dem Spiel ist nach dem SpielVarious Artists1
2002MTV2 HandpickedVarious Artists51
2002Now That’s What I Call Music! 11 (New Zealand)Various Artists1
2002Now 7 (Portugal)Various Artists1
2002Now! ChristmasVarious Artists1
2002Now That’s What I Call Music! 2 (Denmark)Various Artists41
2002NOW 8Various Artists1
2002Now That's What I Call Music! 8 (Asia)Various Artists3
2002NOW That’s What I Call Music! 33 (South Africa)Various Artists1
2002Platin Volume 13Various Artists1
2002Rock Save The QueenVarious Artists1
2002Teen Spirit 2Various Artists1
2002The Love Album 2003Various Artists1
2002Take 40 PlatinumVarious Artists1
2002The Best of Goformusic Vol. 2Various Artists1
2002WBCN Best of the River RaveVarious Artists1
2002Zen 3Various Artists1
2003Late Night Love: 40 Smooth and Comtemporary Love SongsVarious Artists1
2003Crossing All Over! Volume 16Various Artists1
2003Brit Awards 2003Various Artists1
2003Q: The AlbumVarious Artists1
2003The Alternative Album, Volume 1Various Artists1
2003Pepsi: More MusicVarious Artists1
2003Triple J: Hottest 100, Volume 10Various Artists1
2003Top of the Pops: Spring 2003Various Artists1
2003New Woman 2003Various Artists1
2003Got Hits! Perfect Pop AlbumVarious Artists1
2003Now That’s What I Call Music! 54 (UK)Various Artists42
2003Triple J: Hottest BoxVarious Artists1
2003NOW, Volume 3: Powered by Hot 30 CountdownVarious Artists1
2003Hear Music, Volume 9: SouvenirsVarious Artists1
2003The X-ListVarious Artists1
2003Yorin Hitzone 23Various Artists1
2003Now That’s What I Call Music! 4 (Denmark)Various Artists41
2003Ibiza Lounge 3Various Artists1
2003The Very Best of Drive Time: 40 Driving Classics and Feel Good AnthemsVarious Artists1
2003Splendour in the Grass 2003Various Artists1
2003RTL Megastars, Volume 4Various Artists1
2003Now That’s What I Call Music! 55 (UK)Various Artists41
2003Now That’s What I Call Music! 13 (USA)Various Artists1
2003Kontor: Sunset Chill, Volume 4Various Artists1
2003Rock Da PopVarious Artists1
2003Panasonic Mercury Music Prize: 2003 Album of the YearVarious Artists1
2003Now! 8Various Artists1
2003Alternative Moments IVVarious Artists1
2003The Ultimate Relaxation AlbumVarious Artists1
2003Top of the Pops: Summer 2003Various Artists1
2003Perfecto Chills, Volume 1Paul Oakenfold1
2003The Love AlbumVarious Artists1
2003Kuschelrock 17Various Artists5
2003Ministry of Sound: The Chillout Session: Summer Collection 2004Various Artists32
2003The Best Bands… Ever! 2004Various Artists1
2003Knuffelrock 12Various Artists1
2003Big Shiny Tunes 8Various Artists1
2003Best of Pop 2003Various Artists1
2003Music for Cocktails: Royal ClubVarious Artists1
2003Café del Mar: The Best OfJosé Padilla9
2003Bright Lights: 18 Alternative GreatsVarious Artists1
2003CMJ New Music Monthly, Volume 119: December 2003Various Artists1

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