However, Rush suffers from occasional repetitiveness, not so much in the sound from track to track, but in the song structures and tempos. Many songs follow the same two bar riff intro/build on riff verse/chorus/riff pattern and feature dominating on-the-quarter-note rhythms either from the guitar or the piano (most notable in the opening track, "Politik"). But given the maturity shown between this album and their last, it's certain that they can grow out of this over time.
Overall, the album's strong moments far outshine any shortcomings, and the disc is well worth owning. The potential is there for great things. And if you act now, you can say you were there before they were Big.
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Article comments
1 - Eric Olsen
Nice job Ross, I agree.
2 - Arletan
Bought their first album, Parachutes, knowing that it's risky doing so after only hearing one song. Now, I adore Parachutes, this new one I could honestly say I love. Coldplay is the perfect album to counter the oppressive heat here in LA.
3 - Thomas
I honestly can't stay lukewarm to this album although i tried at first. Coldplay has had me floored since i bought the now famously rare Safety E.P. in 1998. Coldplay were there BEFORE Travis by the way. Just thought you should know.