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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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Negative: 21 out of 590
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Apr 22, 2012
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Oct 2, 2012
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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 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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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
This and Maroon 5's Songs About Jane are the best albums of 2002 -
Jul 8, 2016
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Aug 6, 2011
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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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musicLoverOct 17, 2002Bought the album - Can I get a refund ???
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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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BkJan 3, 2005over rated!
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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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JazzyNov 12, 2002
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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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MelissaSep 4, 2002100% facade.
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DaveD.Sep 8, 2002
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DomS.Aug 10, 2003When it's good, it's pretty mediocre. When it's bad, it's still pretty mediocre. P.S. Ignore the lyrics. They will induce seizures. it makes you wonder how Gwyneth Paltrow can handle Chris Martin's "sweet little nothings" in her out-of-his-league ear.
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OsaADec 9, 2006
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DRFeb 15, 2009I remember buying this album when it came out after thoroughly enjoying parachutes and being underwhelmed. Very bland radio friendly stuff. No wonder the backlash against these guys; it started with this album.
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ShawnTFeb 27, 2003worst band and album ever. The songs are sooooo boring!!!!!!!!!
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Jan 19, 2011
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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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Apr 19, 2014
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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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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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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.