Parachutes
by Coldplay
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 395 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 369 out of 395
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 395
  3. Negative: 6 out of 395

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  1. Jai11elas
    Sep 27, 2012
    5
    the thing here is that they need more room for their safe genre out there....the basic thing would be producing more songs like Trouble and Yellow......Some of their strength to prove out they are and will be best....good but not good as their second and best A Rush Of Blood To The Head
  2. IbanL
    Oct 5, 2006
    6
    This is by far the best record that Coldplay has released to date. It was a worthy debut and they showed they had some kind of talent that, unfortunately, they have completely wasted.
  3. NolanLundgaard
    Mar 27, 2020
    5
    Parachutes by Coldplay: 4.23

    Don’t Panic: 0.75 Shiver: 1 :) Spies: 0.5 Sparks: 0.25 Yellow: 1 :) Trouble: 1 Parachutes: 0.25 High Speed: 0.5 We Never Change: 0.5 Everything’s Not Lost: 0.75 6.5/10 = .65 -> 4.23 I am sad to say that I am a little disappointed in Parachutes, since Coldplay is one of my favorite bands. My problem with it is that most of the songs sound    Parachutes by Coldplay: 4.23

    Don’t Panic: 0.75
    Shiver: 1 :)
    Spies: 0.5
    Sparks: 0.25
    Yellow: 1 :)
    Trouble: 1
    Parachutes: 0.25
    High Speed: 0.5
    We Never Change: 0.5
    Everything’s Not Lost: 0.75

    6.5/10 = .65 -> 4.23

    I am sad to say that I am a little disappointed in Parachutes, since Coldplay is one of my favorite bands. My problem with it is that most of the songs sound exactly the same. Chris Martin is extremely talented, but it would be nice if there were a little variety instead of only acoustic songs. Shiver and Yellow were really nice, because they were more rock-n-roll-ish than the aforementioned other songs, and they were my favorites coming into listening Parachutes as well. I actually also really liked Trouble and Everything’s Not Lost because of their great lyrics. While Parachutes was kind of disappointing, I really did enjoy this album, even though it was repetitive, and I’m looking forward to listening to Coldplay’s other work. Highlights: Shiver, Yellow, and Trouble.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

87
#87 Best Album of 2000
5
#5 Most Discussed Album of 2000
9
#9 Most Shared Album of 2000

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Billboard
    60
    Although "Parachutes" brings nothing new to the table, Coldplay seems talented enough to transcend this early identity crisis.
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  2. AllMusic
    80
    Combining bits of distorted guitar riffs and swishing percussion, Parachutes is a delightful introduction and also quickly indicates the reason why this album earned Coldplay a Mercury Music Prize nomination in fall 2000.
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  3. Q Magazine
    80
    Their debut album's secret arsenal comprises frontman Chris Martin's voice - prematurely aged for someone in their early twenties - and some supple, persuasive melodies. That and a great big side order of melancholy.
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