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Track Listings
| 1. Don't Panic |
| 2. Shiver |
| 3. Spies |
| 4. Sparks |
| 5. Yellow |
| 6. Trouble |
| 7. Parachutes |
| 8. High Speed |
| 9. We Never Change |
| 10. Everything's Not Lost |
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Music doesn't come more touching than this. With their debut single alone, the emotion-fortified "Shiver," Coldplay prove they can shift between elated and crushed in a breath, as singer Chris Martin pours out music's oldest chestnut (unconditional yet unrequited love) with the shakiest of voices and a backdrop of epic guitars. For 10 tracks on Parachutes, he adds new-found meaning to the most tired and overused rock sentiments--love found, love lost, love unrequited--over acoustic guitars and emotionally fraught rock. And for once, all the clichés ring true because Chris Martin genuinely sounds like a man picking over the bones of his life, coming up with just as many reasons to be cheerful as seriously depressed. Not that Parachutes is a depressing album--there's too much conviction to the guitars and hope in Martin's words for that. Instead it's a beautifully tender balance that comes as close to perfection as anything that's come before it. --Dan Gennoe
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debut album for UK indie act compared to Radiohead and Jeff Buckley.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Nasud
Format:Audio CD
This CD is moody. If you want really uplifting music, this isn't the best album to pick up. The musical talent displayed in this CD is amazing. They have great guitarists, an amazing drummer, especially on the track Trouble, and great vocals and piano, both done by Martin. Great CD.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have to say that this CD is one of the best I've bought in a long time. I had only heard "Yellow" before buying it and thought to myself, "there is no way that any song on that disc can be better than 'Yellow'." Well my music loving friend, the entire CD kicks BUTT!!! It rules in every way conceivable. The individual that gave this album only 2 stars needs to reexamine his or her idea of good, original music. This album is melodious and touching, rocking at times, soothing and comforting at others. The lyrics are like none I've heard before. The singer's voice is all his own, no "sound-a-likes" here! I think I'm in love with the lead singer...
By dee
Format:Audio CD
Don't Panic - This is a beautiful and mystical song. The guitar takes you to another world while the lyrics and Chris' voice really makes you look at the environment around you. 5/5
Shiver - A very sweet song filled with longing and heartache. Many could probably relate. 4/5
Spies - This song reminds me of rowing a boat across a foggy lake. Very deep lyrics. And almost scary. 5/5
Sparks - The sound is very dark and depressing though the lyrics are not. I like the guitars. 4/5
Yellow - A Coldplay classic. The most uplifting song on the album and a very beautiful love song. PERFECT 5/5
Trouble - Great song. Makes you pity Chris.4/5
Parachutes - Very short. Not much to say. 3/5
High Speed - Another sort of upbeat song. Pretty Good. 3/5
We Never Change - My fave song on the album. Some might say its a little dark but ithink this song might give others hope for the future. Don't ask me how. I could really relate to these lyrics. A very modest song and it makes you realize how little material things matter. 5/5
Everything's Not Lost - I don't particularly like this song but it's great to lift your spirits on a bad day. At the end you can't help but sing along. 4/5
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Good Debut
Coldplay released "Parachutes" on July 10th of 2000. The mature sound makes it difficult to view it as a debut album, but when compared to their more recent efforts it does come... Read more
Published on Jan 22 2011 by Dave_42
5.0 out of 5 stars
The album that started it all
This is the one from Coldplay that has to be in your collection if you're a true fan of the group.
Published on Mar 2 2010 by Alan Wong
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good
I already had X&Y when I bought this album so it was not as good but close. They got much better album after album. Read more
Published on Oct 29 2008 by S. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great beginning
Not many bands can come up with such a strong debut album, but Coldplay managed it with ease. Full of good songs (3 or 4 outstanding songs), it contains many beautiful moments... Read more
Published on Dec 16 2006 by Pipjen
1.0 out of 5 stars
Baa Baa Baa
They can play their instruments - about as inventively as 14 year olds, picking up a guitar for the first time. Read more
Published on Aug 31 2005 by Heitham 'le meilleur' Black
5.0 out of 5 stars
We live in a beautiful world
This album is absolutely awesome and suitable for diehard Coldplay fans and people who just like the songs alike. Read more
Published on July 17 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars
You people can't be serious, right?
BRITISH POP IS GARBAGE, PEOPLE!!! How can you guys seriously listen to all that piano tinkling in the background? This is music for wimpy people! Read more
Published on July 13 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
amazing...
This album is one of the most relaxing, inspirational albums I've ever heard. From the beautiful intro "Don't Panic" to the hopeful "Everything's Not Lost,"... Read more
Published on July 5 2004 by david harris
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very notable debut album from the great Coldplay
I must admit, after hearing some of the great songs from A RUSH OF BLOOD TO THE HEAD, I didn't totally warm up to PARACHUTES. Read more
Published on Jun 20 2004 by Kenji Fujishima
4.0 out of 5 stars
Chill
This is the most chill CD I have ever heard. Don't Panic has put me to sleep so many times I want to kiss the guy who wrote it. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2004 by "ktt1987"
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