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. [Anonymous]
    Feb 13, 2005
    3
    Yellow is one of the worst songs ever.I dont think thers one decent track on here.
  2. Bi
    Jan 3, 2005
    0
    Over-rated!
  3. ErwinK.
    Apr 15, 2002
    2
    Utterly un-inspiring, dull, with weak pretty-boy lyrics. It dumbfounds me the amount of critical acclaim this band gets. If it weren't for Radiohead head this boring, musically vacant fourpiece would be back washing dishes.

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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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