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  1. ^ seriously?
  3. Originally posted by ahn1991:I'd say that Chris Martin and Coldplay are well on their way to becoming legends themselves. It would be pretty arrogant of U2 to think that they are "above" working with him. I'd even go so far to say that keeping Chris Martin out could be a missed opportunity if they decided to do that.

    And yes, we can all say that Bono does carry a level of arrogance about him, but it's not a smug arrogance that some members of the community are exuding by saying that Chris Martin and Bono shouldn't work together.

    I would definitely prefer if Chris Martin wasn't on the album. I love Coldplay and I've got all their albums and I've seen them twice on two tours, but U2 are one of the greatest bands in history. If they can't make good music on their own anymore it's time to call it a day, IMO
  4. Originally posted by ahn1991:I'd say that Chris Martin and Coldplay are well on their way to becoming legends themselves. It would be pretty arrogant of U2 to think that they are "above" working with him. I'd even go so far to say that keeping Chris Martin out could be a missed opportunity if they decided to do that.

    And yes, we can all say that Bono does carry a level of arrogance about him, but it's not a smug arrogance that some members of the community are exuding by saying that Chris Martin and Bono shouldn't work together.



    Coldplay??? Legends??? They've been together over 15 years, Chris Martin is 36, their last album has decent sales of 8 million worldwide, but each album seems to be a little worse than the one before it. 13 years after their debut, they have released a grand total of five albums. With U2, 13 years after their debut, they had 8 albums, and were still pushing new ideas. Coldplay are probably one of the best bands in the last 10 years, but seem to be treading water. Legends? Possibly, but they seem to be one of those really good almost great bands that just fall short of being legends. Although they do have their own sound, there's still a bit too much of U2 and Radiohead in them, and not enough unique in them in my opinion...
  5. I think we're getting a little too excited about this Coldplay stuff. We should trust U2 to know what's best. They're mixing the album, I don't think Martin is singing on it. And if he is, it'll be on an obscure b-side for charity purposes. Let's wait and see
  6. Originally posted by pleasegone:[..]



    Coldplay??? Legends??? They've been together over 15 years, Chris Martin is 36, their last album has decent sales of 8 million worldwide, but each album seems to be a little worse than the one before it. 13 years after their debut, they have released a grand total of five albums. With U2, 13 years after their debut, they had 8 albums, and were still pushing new ideas. Coldplay are probably one of the best bands in the last 10 years, but seem to be treading water. Legends? Possibly, but they seem to be one of those really good almost great bands that just fall short of being legends. Although they do have their own sound, there's still a bit too much of U2 and Radiohead in them, and not enough unique in them in my opinion...

    Very true. While I do like Coldplay and have also seen them in concert (fantastic) what you say is completely true. If any new band has the capacity to be great it's either The Killers or Muse, simply because since they have started they've gained their own sound and style.
  7. Originally posted by JuJuman:I think we're getting a little too excited about this Coldplay stuff. We should trust U2 to know what's best. They're mixing the album, I don't think Martin is singing on it. And if he is, it'll be on an obscure b-side for charity purposes. Let's wait and see

    I wouldn't have much of an issue with Chris Martin playing keyboards/piano/organ/synthesiser on the record, but please, nothing else, unless it is a charity B-side or Duals II.
  8. Originally posted by dylbagz:[..]

    I wouldn't have much of an issue with Chris Martin playing keyboards/piano/organ/synthesiser on the record, but please, nothing else, unless it is a charity B-side or Duals II.

    +1
  9. 'dylbagz' and 'pleasegone': two people I'll never agree with.

  12. +2

    Mylo Xyloto is an exceptional album. And Xylobands are the most innovative thing I've ever seen implemented on a tour. I'll go so far as to say that U2 would never think of implementing something similar because it's not their style.
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