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Universal acclaim- based on 590 Ratings
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Positive: 544 out of 590
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Mixed: 25 out of 590
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May 12, 2016
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Apr 6, 2020
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Oct 14, 2014
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Nov 15, 2015
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Jun 11, 2015This record is the best from Coldplay. It has catchy melodies, great songs that are moving in their simplicity and unique vocals. A rush of blood to the head is the portrait of a band at the top of their game, a band that thanks to this record will start to be a worldwide famous act.
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Jun 4, 2014Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Chris Martin, although slightly unadept in writing lyrics, and his band of musicians, never fails to amuse and amaze for the second time. The best album of Coldplay, behind it is Viva La Vida.
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Dec 15, 2012A simply amazing album filled with tons of great songs. It's songs have variety, the lyrics are emotional, and all the songs are well balanced. This is an album that nearly anyone can enjoy and that I always enjoy singing along with. I would highly recommend it!
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Apr 27, 2015Often rocking and always filled with energy, strong lyrics, and emotion: Coldplay's 2nd album "A Rush Of Blood To The Head" is timeless and memorable unlike many of the albums released around this time period
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Mar 17, 2023Coldplay’s sophomore album, “A Rush of Blood to the Head” gave the band a space on the music industry and skyrocketed their popularity. This record is as great as it’s predecessor, but now it feels rather mainstream with more elaborated production of the songs, such as “Clocks” winner of the Grammy’s category “Song Of the Year”.
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Jul 17, 2016Quite good album!, "The Scientist" and "Clocks" are the best songs out of this album. The others songs are kinda meh. It's not really worthy for me. :
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Jun 14, 2016This is another amazing Coldplay album!!!
I love all the songs
This album is even better than parachutes
It feels like they evolved and the sound is phenomenal
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Oct 28, 2011This album is certainly Coldplay's best in my opinion. It is full of masterpieces and has a great mood to it. Best songs are "God Put A Smile Upon Your Face", "In My Place, "The Scientist", "Green Eyes" and "Politik".
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Jan 29, 2018A staple in 2000s rock. Strong lyrics. Coldplay's best. Highly recommended album.
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Aug 8, 2017One of the best albums of 2000s and of all time. It's definetely Coldplay's best album, also, singles from the album are just perfect. That piano easily brings you memories.
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Aug 16, 2017es un buen álbum, agradable de inicio a fin, te puede acompañar a donde vayas y jamás te cansarás de escucharlo, porque es perfecto para cualquier ocasión.
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Nov 27, 2019
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Oct 2, 2012
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Sep 8, 2011This album is fantastic!!!! It's just an absolutely timeless classic, you can immerse yourself in their music and there are so many memorable tracks. Coldplay are an AWESOME group.
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Aug 6, 2011
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Aug 8, 2017Easily the best Coldplay album, which defined the band as we remember it. Have to mention the beautiful composition of an album with In My Place being a fantastic #2 song and Amsterdam being a great closing song for this legendary record
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Jan 19, 2011
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Sep 29, 2012This is Coldplay's masterpiece. "Politik" and "God Put A Smile Upon Your Face" are quality rock songs, the "The Scientist" and "Warning Sign" are some of the best melancholic songs you will hear, the sophisticated indie tracks, "Daylight" and "Whisper", are addictive, however, the best song on here is "Clocks". The hypnotic piano riff is heavenly. Breathtaking.
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Jan 23, 2017Easily one of their top three albums, a big contender for best album, and one of the best albums of the decade. This is when they hit it big and showed the world their creativity. They didn't seem to be trying to be a 'pop' band and while there were hints of other greats (like U2) in their music, they made their own style and showed who they would be for the next 10 years in this great.
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Mar 12, 2023This forever is one of my favorite albums of all time. Every song has an extraordinary place in my heart. Their sound is their best on this record. The scientist, Clocks, God put a smile upon my face, A rush of blood to the head authentical masterpieces. It's melancholy, raw, pure, and sophisticated.
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Aug 12, 2016
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Dec 15, 2019
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Aug 31, 2022A well-crafted pop-alt rock juggernaut. Fantastic songwriting, instrumentals, vocals, and production throughout.
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Mar 18, 2011By far Coldplay's greatest work, beautiful, melancholy art rock from the mid of a mind who in no way sounds like Radiohead (as many assume) this album saved my life and brought me into the world of music
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Oct 18, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Nov 4, 2011Best album by Coldplay to this day. Its the best tracks are "A Rush of Blood to the Head," "Green Eyes," "Scientist," and "Clocks." I recommend this masterpiece to anyone who wants to hear good music.
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Sep 21, 2013Coldplay surpasses Parachutes with a bold, determined, and flawless album, A Rush of Blood to the the Head. The Scientist, Clocks, In My Place, A Whisper, and a Rush of Blood to the head are the frontrunners in this race and the rest are close behind. This race being musical greatness.
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Apr 19, 2014
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Dec 3, 2017One of biggest achievements of british band commanded by Chris Martin in this new millenium. In shortly words is charming from A to Z. Particullarly in songs like The scientist, Yellow and Clocks.
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Oct 15, 2021This is the album that made Coldplay famous worldwide. Many consider this their best album. I do not. It's perfect though! I bought it phisicaly in 2009 and I'll keep it forever. 3 of their biggest hits are here: the scientist (a masterpiece), clocks and in my place. Politik is my favorite though
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Jan 22, 2011Absolutely fantastic masterpiece
probably the best album of the whole decade
not a single bad or weak song even "A Whisper" is amazing
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Apr 22, 2012
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Sep 28, 2019A obra-prima do Coldplay e um dos melhores álbuns de rock dos anos 2000. Sem mais.
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Aug 13, 2022Simple but effective the cut back singing and the lack of doing too much makes the album likeable relateable and somehow still hard to replicate
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Dec 9, 2012Not completely flawless but definitely Coldplay's finest album to date. Some of Coldplay's classics such as "Clocks" are in here amongst other tracks that are meaningful and sound great. Rush of Blood to the Head also finishes the album off wonderfully with the conclusive "Amsterdam".
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Apr 22, 2012A great album with great, relaxing songs on it, makes you just want to put it on repeat. I do find these songs catchy, and 'A Rush of Blood to the Head' may just be Coldplay's defining album. Key tracks: "In My Place", "The Scientist", "Clocks", "Warning Sign"
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Oct 4, 2019A beautiful, powerful, exciting, well-constructed alt rock record that you surely won't forget. Although A Rush Of Blood to the Head isn't anything TOO special, it's still a unique and enjoyable listening experience that features many memorable tracks such as "Politik", "God Put a Smile Upon Your Face", "The Scientist", "Clocks", "Daylight", and the title track.
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Oct 13, 2018
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Nov 26, 2019Coldplay almost at its best.
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Dec 4, 2019Easily thier best this is thier Masterpiece just a mix of emotion and amazing sounds Politik stands out
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DaveV.Sep 10, 2002God put a smile upon your face - More like Coldplay put a smile on my face. Outstanding
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IreneL.Sep 2, 2002"A Rush of Blood..." prove Coldplay's prowess and seemingly unlimited talent. Truly hummable and accessable melodies serve as a facade to a much more thoughtful and tension-filled core.
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scottgJan 7, 2003this is a truly superb follow up to parachutes. the album takes coldplay to another level this album will rock any venue in the uk but may find it hard in the states. keep up the good work lads
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BenjaminBunnyJun 8, 2004Damn. Just when I thought I found a new band to hate ("Parachutes," the worst album Catherine Wheel never recorded) this album comes along and makes me like them. Well, in the same way I like 80s-era U2, which is to say it's listenably pretty--as long as you don't pay too much attention to the lyrics it sounds okay. Not that I'd actually own it.
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TomMAug 10, 2004Great album. As good as parachutes. Very pleasantly surprised
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BujarRMay 14, 2005Well....shortly.BEST ALBUM OF ALL TIMES!
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JackMBJun 6, 2005This is a great album, which will grown on you with time. It's different if not better to Parachutes. However, this can only be given a 9, as after listening to X&Y this is clearly inferior.
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VerenaS.Oct 1, 2002woha! this album is great!
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TommyOct 1, 2002the most melodic album to come out maybe ever. As someone once put it, 'it's all about the tunes'. Oh, you'll get the odd person complaining about how this band's overrated, but it's only because he (and it's always a guy) can't hear passion and emotion within a song. They don't get this band. The other 99.9% of us do. Buy it, post haste.
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musicLoverOct 17, 2002Bought the album - Can I get a refund ???
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JulianE.Aug 27, 2002
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brianmSep 1, 2002the sound of a band willing to build on its success, not lay stagnant in it. the album has a familiar sound, but boldly goes places parachutes did not.
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AnshumanS.Sep 15, 2002well,this is really good.by listening to their music,it feels as if they have been in the music scene for years and years.but,the truth is it's just their second album and i'm telling you-they r here to stay for a long -long time indeed.way to go,coldplay!if u guys have loved their album,then u can try out travis's 2!!!
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JonN.Sep 2, 2002Simply put, one of the best albums i have ever heard. It surpasses the original album "Parachutes" without bound--the emotions that the album arouses from my senses is beyond extraordinary. The only thing i can say to criticize the album is that it makes me too sad at times. All emotions aside, it is a definite 10.
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MultipleMiggsSep 2, 2002Calvin listens to 4 songs and decrees a 10? Thank god there will be people who actually listen CRITICALLY to this album and realize that, while there is some great songwriting going on, there are few if any original ideas presented.
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FrankSep 20, 2002really bland stuff and so damn middle of the road. The amount of acclaim this record is getting shows how boring music critics are. At least Travis had the decency to do a humorous video clip.
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ErwinK.Sep 30, 2002Yes. Music for bedwetters.
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anonymousSep 5, 2002just listen to it
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AndreeC.Sep 5, 2002Gorgeous songs!!! Fantastic Album!!!
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JohnM.Sep 9, 2002It's a great album. I love the first song especially. But as far as being the greatest brit pop band right now, I think that the Doves are superior to Coldplay. The Last Broadcast is simply phenomenal.
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TracyGJan 8, 2003This Album is Great. The Group is awesome. I have never heard music like this before. This group has me in a trance. I love them, Tracy, 25, San Diego
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DavidJMar 26, 2003That anyone actually gave this album a "0" is just sad. This is without doubt the strongest album of 2002!
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MitchH.Mar 4, 2003This is one of the best CD's I have. All the songs on the CD are either as good as the one before or better. Music at it's best.
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MarySMar 9, 2003This album is amazing. You have to listen to it a few times, but after that I was hooked and Coldplay has become one of my favorite bands!
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scottmMay 6, 2003relaxing and talented. this band is a true band and real songs on their albums.
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JonathanZOct 3, 2005
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BkJan 3, 2005over rated!
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BenBJun 10, 2005Wow....it dosn't get any better than this. A masterpiece
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JoelWJun 15, 2005This was the album that made me stop. 'The Scientist' is magnificent, musical genius, while 'Clocks' was the single that attracted me. There are few who are so undeniably and potentially talented as Martin, Berryman, Buckland and Champion. Everyone knows them. They will go on to become one of the greatest bands of their time. I have little doubt.
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SusanBSep 13, 2005Mediocre at best, dull and lifeless at worst. The occasional good track, i.e. The Scientist, is cancelled out by the overwhelming blandness of the album as a whole. Uninventive, unemotional and overated
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MarkHMay 16, 2006One of the best albums of the decade! Contemplative... but not overly deep, this album will not disappoint.
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JohnKJun 1, 2006One of the albums that will truly change your life, all of these songs are ones that you can listen to over and over and never get tired of.......personal favorites include God Put a Smile Upon Your Face [one of the best musically done songs in a long time] The Scientist [amazingly beautiful] and Amsterdam [incomparable]
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JoeyCJul 7, 2006Certain albums are timeless, this is one. I;ll never forget the first time i heard 'clocks' it hit me then that coldplay was a band that was gonna leave an impression on music lovers abroad. This album will go down in history as one of the greatest.
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JazzyNov 12, 2002
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DoronHOct 10, 2002very touching lyrics and music
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MichaelE.Oct 7, 2002Seems pretty boring and mediocre at first, and the lyrics certainly aren't much of an artistic statement, but 'round about 1:00 AM on the fifth or sixth listen it suddenly becomes exquisitely, breathtakingly GORGEOUS.
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TomAug 23, 2002This is my favorite album since Achtung Baby. It just beats out OK computer because at the end of the day it has the tunes from the first track to the last. A stunning achievement, and a new litmus test for me. In other words, if you don't like this album, we couldn't possibly be friends.
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ViperT.Aug 25, 2002whoa!
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MartijnD.Aug 26, 2002This is a great album. Probably the best to come out this year so be sure to buy it!
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CalvinI.Aug 27, 2002
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egAug 28, 2002immense best of the year
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J.WhippleAug 31, 2002Brilliant. And completely lacking pretension. This is the real deal.
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jakeAug 30, 2002You people are funny, this album is rather mediocre, I've listened to it beginning to end about a dozen times now, and it really isnt that good at all. To the guy that says this is better than "OK Computer" YEAH RIGHT! what a joke! Coldplay isn't a tenth of what Radiohead is/was.
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ClareF.Sep 13, 2002i love it the sound they make is just beautiful!
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JamieM.Sep 13, 2002A masterful album, puts Parachutes to shame
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VinceP.Sep 16, 2002I gave it a 5 only to don't give him a 0. Hated it. How can bands like Flaming Lips, Primal Scream, The Bees...., be considered worst then this guys. Forget this guys. Listen to The Bees, I am Kloot, etc.
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ChrisP.Sep 19, 2002
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MelissaSep 4, 2002100% facade.
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thesillymofoSep 6, 2002still shocked
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NateM.Sep 6, 2002
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AGSep 7, 2002
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DaveD.Sep 8, 2002
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bsaintDec 24, 2003this might possibly be the best band of all time. this cd is so awesome. its puts you in a chill mode
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paulFeb 13, 2003a classic album
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AraelpMar 23, 2003Bassist & drummer could put more emphasis on key rhythms musically speaking; 'sure is soothing to my soul though. thanks Coldplay
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VERVE.MApr 19, 2003
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Awards & Rankings
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Without the emotional resonance of Martin's voice at its most free, Coldplay's brilliantly minimal musical foundation has nothing to support. So it falters.
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Coldplay's new record is a little edgier, trancier, and more conversational than their last. It is called A Rush of Blood to the Head, and in waves and swells of major tunes and frisky then looping time signatures, that's just about the effect it has.
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But while the sound of this album is more expansive, the influences a bit less obvious, and the approach more varied, the guys forgot to tote along their initial strength: the songs.