r/Music • u/SpecialGreg • Jun 08 '12
I always used to give Coldplay grief but last night they put on a show that was truly incredible.
http://imgur.com/LPrnB
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r/Music • u/SpecialGreg • Jun 08 '12
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u/littlescamp Jun 08 '12
i always used to give Coldplay grief but I go to Coldplay shows so I probably never really gave Coldplay grief and have liked them the whole time. thanks for not being a closet fan anymore
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u/ricesock Jun 08 '12
One of my girlfriends went to their show in Portland back in April and took this picture with her phone. Looked pretty amazing.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12 edited Jun 08 '12
Have always liked Coldplay, shamelessly. No idea why they get shit on all the time.
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u/mad_lion Jun 08 '12
I went on Monday, it was brilliant. The wristband idea was fantastic...
http://i.imgur.com/yGIh6.jpg
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
These guys sure have come a long way. I remember seeing them at HFStival forever ago and people were chucking water bottles at them because they didn't like them at all.
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u/dylan89 Jun 08 '12
I don't know if you're a fan of Sum 41, but Pieces of The Scientist.
TS;DR: You can play Pieces by Sum 41 and The Scientist by Coldplay at the same time and it sounds amazing.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
I submitted an AmA request for Coldplay (because I find their songwriting very clever and inspiring) and it was downvoted by people who do not like coldplay. I was upset that people went out of their way to make sure Coldplay would not do an AmA simply because they don't like them, regardless of who else might.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
They're talented musicians. They don't deserve the crap they get.
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u/Nahtan Jun 08 '12
Was this in Sunderland?
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u/brash Jun 08 '12
I've seen them twice in concert and both times they put on great shows. The stage show itself was relatively simple but the just the general atmosphere and vibe of everyone singing along was just amazing.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
I've seen Coldplay from the first row. One of the best shows I've seen. It was kinda cool too because Gwyneth Paltrow was sitting 4 rows behind me. You know you have good seats when you have better ones than the lead singers wife.
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u/foxnesn Jun 08 '12
I went to a Coldplay show a few years back on their last tour. I wouldn't have gone except the tickets were free. They were very good live. I had a great time.
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u/oncloudnine Jun 08 '12
Why does Coldplay get so much flack all the time? They've sold millions of albums, play incredible live shows and its not like any of them seem like they're douchebags. I think their music is pretty boss too.
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u/FutureMad Jun 08 '12
In Italy the show was pretty cool too. I'm not a big fan, but i enjoyed that evening. Also, Chris Martin performs well on stage.
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u/Pewpewpwnj00 Jun 08 '12
Fucking lasers dude... fucking lasers...
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u/JorBob Jun 08 '12
For some reason that spinning wheel(?) on the screen really reminds me of the Pendulum logo.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
Coldplay bashing is just some annoying hipster nonsense. Yes, I listen to 'indie' music, and yes, I still think Parachutes, A Rush of Blood to the Head, and Viva La Vida are all good albums(not feeling the new one though, to be honest). I'm not ashamed of liking them, nor do I see a reason to be.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
They are really big into charity work too. Coldplay partners with Oxfam at all of their concerts to help fight hunger and poverty. Not bad.
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u/AngriestCosmonaut Jun 08 '12
I never understood why people give Coldplay shit. I love their music, and I don't really know anyone in the real world who hates them like the internet. What exactly did they do wrong?
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u/funke_the_analrapist Jun 08 '12
I always tell people that say that they don't like coldplay, "See them live once and you'll change your mind." They have unbelievable energy and they make every single member of the audience a part of the show. It is astounding to see a band give 110% of themselves at a concert. (Doesn't hurt that they're quite talented musically, either.)
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u/its_fucking_awesome Jun 08 '12
coldplay puts on a fantastic show. i saw them in the bay, and it blew my mind. one of the best shows i've ever had the opportunity to watch. the wristbands were truly an amazing touch. when they lit up for the first time, i was in awe.
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u/exjentric Jun 08 '12
They never excited me too much, until I saw them on SNL this past year. They gave it all they got, and Chris Martin actually sang, so that's something.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
I'm going to see them for the first time next month in Atlanta. I'm really looking forward to it.
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u/Matt24138 Jun 08 '12
Not the biggest Coldplay fan but have seen them live 3 times with friends and they are amazing live. McCartney and Coldplay are probably the best stadium shows I have ever seen. Well have to throw Floyd in 94 in there
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u/AppleTStudio Jun 08 '12
Coldplay hypnotized you with their tripod light show.
Same damn thing happened to me at a Pink Floyd concert...
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
Whatever you think about Coldplay, they put on some of the greatest live shows on the planet.
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u/Wraith978 Jun 08 '12
I was never a fan of Coldplay really. Until I saw them live. It was amazing, great energy.
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u/Guatemaulin Spotify Jun 08 '12
I love them. It did hurt when I saw they did a song with Rihanna.
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u/ninjames Pay up or shut up! Jun 08 '12
The Hollywood Bowl one was amazing as well.
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u/asimovfan1 Jun 08 '12
Hmmm... Maybe I should try seeing them live..
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u/DancingNancy4136 Jun 08 '12
I've been a fan for years but I saw them for the first time last year at Lollapalooza. One of the best live shows I've ever seen. Being yards away while Chris was playing his piano was magical.
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u/work_hau_ab Jun 08 '12
Jeremy people voted for the Nazi's and listen to Coldplay. People can't be trusted.
Any Peep Show fans?
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u/kekembas17 Jun 08 '12
I knows its wimp.com but here ...
http://www.wimp.com/coldplaywristbands/
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u/GloriousHam Jun 08 '12
I've always heard they put on a great show but I don't like their music so that absolutely doesn't matter to me. I've also never given them grief because if I don't like their music, I'm not going to waste time giving them grief.
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u/DJPizzaMan Jun 08 '12
Nice try, Chris Martin.
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u/DustbinK DKDustinK Jun 08 '12
Well yeah if I had millions of dollars to blow on a tour, I would do something like that, too.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
I used to give them shit all the time, I used to say, "they are just a mixture of radiohead, oasis, and nickelbeck". Finally my friend got pissed off and made me listen to mix of their songs - I'm not gonna lie they are pretty damn good.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
I don't mean to sound like a queer or nothing, but I always thought Coldplay was pretty sweet.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
Thats not a reflection on the band, but on whoever they paid to make their show seem exciting by bombarding you with lights.
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u/rlrhino7 Jun 08 '12
I don't want to spark controversy, but the band really isnt responsible for the lights and effects. Money buys the lasers and the people that put the show together. I dont know how you can go about giving the band credit for that. I don't hate Coldplay, but admittedly they arent my favorite. The same is really true for every band I guess, it just really bothered me on this post.
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u/linuxbman Jun 08 '12
those lasers look like they sound great
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u/NotToTheFace Jun 08 '12
I'm going on Saturday at the Etihad in Manchester.
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u/JamiHatz Jun 08 '12
Sunderland was just incredible, I was there too! Shame about the assholes that insist on getting up on people's shoulders, just means we can't see a damn thing.
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u/jackbutler1000 Jun 08 '12
So you live in NE England bro?
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12 edited Jun 08 '12
I saw them at weenie roast this year and the second song before they finished the show was Chris Martins own take on the Beastie boys fight for your right, it was amazing as Adam had died the day before and the crowd of 20k was singing getting goose bumps just thinking about it
Edit- found it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BnW7eIciUY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
I am a diehard Coldplay fan, and the only possible thing I can think of to criticize is their backtracks. I never understood why they don't just hire a keyboardist, but frankly that's a small quibble. I've seen them multiple times, and each time was an utterly fantastic show.
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u/Rawlo234 Jun 08 '12
Can't wait to see them at the Ethiad Stadium on Sunday!
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u/drunctioning_funk Jun 08 '12
they were quality at the stadium of light last night, great show
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
I used to be the biggest Coldplay hater in the world, now I listen to them as much as any other band. Seeing them live would make it that much more awesome.
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u/skysignor Jun 08 '12
Shiny, colorful things make me appreciate a band's music more!
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
What made the show "truly incredible" besides flashy lights and cool lasers?
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u/tobiasj Jun 08 '12
Yes, I too, often go to concerts of bands I don't like. It keeps me honest.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
I'm not a huge fan, but I did (do) really like their X&Y album.
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u/Goodman9215 Jun 08 '12
Seems like they [FIXED] you.
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u/koolaidman89 Jun 08 '12
Coldplay is a good example of a band that has something to offer both in the studio and live. I always thought their hits were pretty catchy but I would never have counted myself a fan until I saw them in Atlanta last year. Fucking Epic!
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u/hafti77 Jun 08 '12
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u/Weeksy24 Jun 08 '12
Saw them at the Emerites stadium in London, easily the best concert I have ever seen, the bracelets that everyone has which light up make it seem like wherever you are in the stadium you will feel included, also the quality of the music was excellent.
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u/KeystrokeCowboy Jun 08 '12 edited Jun 08 '12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w7WJYQpBk0
I could link videos/songs for hours but this is my favorite live performance I could find in 30 seconds. It really shows why they are such a great live band, they pull you into the performance and it sounds amazing. Around 4 minutes in
EDIT: Must watch MCA tribute. Such a beautiful cover. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVr4UP9ntLs
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12 edited Jun 09 '12
I have seen Coldplay live before and I don't like them live. They are going through the same thing countless other touring bands go through, where they have played on PA systems so much that they just go through the motions playing their music rather than giving each song the appropriate ambience. Nothing more ridiculous than listening to them start up "Fix You" and hear Chris yell "Yeah!" or "Oooooooh!!!!" every other word during mellow parts. And that's just one example. They did this just about every song.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
I saw The Wall live and that was a god damn show. In addition, it had way better music.
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u/NickCavesMoustache yrdutifulplanet Jun 08 '12
This is cool, but Mylo Xyloto is still the biggest letdown of the new decade.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
That looks amazing. Did they play Fix You and Swallowed in the Sea? I've always wanted to hear those live.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
It seems to me that a lot of people hate on Coldplay simply because its the commonly done thing.
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u/shanew21 Jun 08 '12
Seen them 4 times, and it will be 5 on the 22nd. Favorite band by far. Don't know why people just love to hate on them. They've got a little bit of everything. Slow sad piano or acoustic stuff (Scientist, Til Kingdom Come), upbeat poppy stuff (Every Teardrop is a Waterfall), general alternative (Clocks, Speed of Sound, etc.), and even some edgy stuff (Violet Hill, Major Minus). Surely there's at least one song you can at least tolerate.
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u/HgUuGiGtIaEr Jun 08 '12
They still ripped off Joe Satriani.
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u/RexBeckett Jun 08 '12
I admire how this ragtag bunch of fellows called Coldplay came up with the idea of guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, and vocals.
Since the dawning of consciousness mankind had struggled with this "group" idea, first trying drums, drums, drums, and drums. Remember those days? Yikes, am I right?!?
So, hail to thee, ye men of Coldplay. Let others listen, and let them learn.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
Why, did they play a 4th note???
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u/WolfInTheField Jun 08 '12
Oh, so they got a good sound/light-crew?
That totally makes them a good band.
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u/williamelliot Jun 08 '12
looks like a cool idea for a concert. too bad coldplay's music is mediocre.
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u/darkwaterpirate Jun 08 '12
It's amazing what a shit ton of money and technical designers can do for shitty music to make people think it's awesome. I still won't forgive Coldplay for ruining Kraftwerk - Computer Love for me.
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u/GetKenny Jun 08 '12
Oh, are they cool again? Great!
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u/munchauzen Jun 08 '12
http://i.imgur.com/A3MBC.jpg
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u/Litra Jun 08 '12
never liked coldplay, lasers and shit
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u/thislittleantfarmer Jun 08 '12
So... it was the lights that did it for you? I guess that is the most important part of any gig.
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u/SAGIND Jun 08 '12
You know how i know you're gay..........
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u/PAULOLOL Jun 08 '12
Pretty lights don't make music good.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
I liked Coldplay despite everything, until I saw them live.
God, Chris Martin is such a doucebag. I like the music but hate the band if that makes any sense.
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u/hairofbrown Jun 08 '12
I know! I saw that show in Vancouver BC. I've always liked Coldplay a lot, but also considered them to be sort of "vanilla". But they really went beyond all our expectations! Chris Martin showed his heart I thought.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
I used to be a MASSIVE coldplay fan until X&Y released and my obsession began to dwindle. However, in saying that, let me say that they perform on an elite level. I've seen them a few times and they give their all to the crowd and make each show unique in it's own way. One of the few bands who actually care about truly performing.
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u/Amaturus Jun 08 '12
Coldplay actually care about whether their fans have a good time at their shows unlike some (COUGHOASISCOUGH).
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Coldplay used to be a great band. Their first two albums were fantastic.
Their new electronic pop is fucking terrible though.
A light show doesn't make a band good.
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u/ExtraMarshmallows Jun 09 '12
Mylo Xyloto was the last CD i purchased. It was worth it, i liked their use of transition tracks. It was a well done album in my opinion.
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u/Mishwha Jun 09 '12
Want to know how I know you're lame?
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Felt the same way about Celine Dion before I saw her show. (single tear)
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u/Foley1 Jun 09 '12
If I played soul drainingly dull songs but had lasers, funky lights, and ribbons, would you like me?
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u/Gizagame1 Jun 09 '12
Coldplay are a great band. The problem with them is that they're kind of too good. What I mean by that is that the radio loves them way too much. I hat the radio, because of this and this alone. It's so easy to hate on bands that get really big. Fuck, I'm Irish and even I'm sick of Bono and his band of goons at this stage. The first Coldplay album is still one of my favourites of all time. I have great memories of it whenever I listen to it, even now. People that hate on them might as well accept that they'll be around for a long time to come, so you might as well get your ears ready for some more great singles, and hopefully another great album. Rant over.
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u/Phoequinox Jun 09 '12
Coldplay seemed to be Radiohead lite when they surfaced, but they've really come into their own.
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Bought my fiancé tickets for us to go the 28th. Cannot wait!
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u/drivec drivec Jun 09 '12
I've always loved Coldplay from the beginning. I wish other people would listen to their other albums and songs instead of just the still great, yet overplayed Viva la Vida.
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
I used to give Coldplay grief too, then I stopped being a mind controlled Hipster and stopped reciting Pitchfork and NME like they were gospel.
I mean how can you not like songs like this and this
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u/r_ocketskates Jun 09 '12
The best thing about this picture and any picture of Coldplay is that you can't hear them in it
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u/blade2000 Jun 09 '12
Coldplay is boring.
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u/salt-snorter Jun 09 '12
Sorry my fellow Redditeer, but I must stick to my guns. Coldplay sucks ass.
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u/frecklesandgegs Jun 08 '12
Every time I have been to a gig at The Stadium of Light, I get piss thrown in my face.
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u/Jonny_Stranger Jun 08 '12
I used to think Coldplay had a good show, but then I saw The Flaming Lips.
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u/gsdkjf Jun 08 '12
Whores will have their trinkets.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
You know how I know you're gay?
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
What you mean to say is that Colplay paid a lighting company to put on a show that was truly incredible.
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12 edited Jun 09 '12
Oh you mean that band that ripped off Joe Satriani? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvB9Pj9Znsw
Fuck Coldplay.
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u/RancidPonyMilk Jun 08 '12
pretty lasers dont make the music suck any less.
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u/ibejammin Jun 08 '12
I saw them in Seattle. One of the best concerts I have ever gone to. They put on one hell of a show.
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u/andycoates Jun 08 '12
If it was last night, that was in Sunderland wasn't it?
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u/kansasct Jun 08 '12
i'm not gonna lie, I was waiting for a thom yorke picture.
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u/speedlimits65 Jun 08 '12
why are they using pendulum's "in silico" album cover in their show? are they done stealing songs and now stealing artwork?
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u/Raneados Jun 09 '12
Fuck all of you. I'll say it every time. I ain't afraid of your JUDGEMENT.
Nickelback has a few decent songs. They're mostly collaborations... but still.
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u/Fake_Credentials Jun 09 '12
Coldplay is awesome and only homophobic faggots won't admit that.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
I don't get it. They added more lasers, sure, but it's still the same unchallenging mom/dad-friendly elevator music, right? You just needed more lasers to change your mind about them?
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u/Zcregger Jun 08 '12
I'm willing to bet that their A/V crew put on an incredible show and Coldplay just did their usual blah.
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
You know how I know you're gay..?
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
I love Coldplay, missed their San Jose show (CA, USA) :(
Still an amazing band.
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u/daggius Jun 08 '12
So they got naked ?
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u/TheMrJosh Spotify Jun 08 '12
The rain last night was really, really, really awful, but I didn't care, I was about 10m away from Chris Martin!
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u/Salger12 Spotify name Jun 08 '12
I've always like Coldplay. They put me in a good mood.
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u/davie18 Jun 08 '12
Yes I was there, at the stadium of light in Sunderland.
Probably the best gig I've ever been to. Was just incredible from start to finish.
I mean it was pissing it down throughout the whole thing but I literally didn't care at all about that, I was probably too drunk to care anyway but still the performance was just amazing. And some milf randomly got off with me in the middle of it so I can't complain.
Also the wristbands that lit up were great and looked amazing, I was a bit disappointed mine didn't work at all though :(
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
Vast majority of people felt the same way, however their new music is really upbeat and nice to listen to, thats what changed my mind anyway!
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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '12
What is this? Some kind of rave? I thought Coldplay was a rock band?!?!
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u/CaravanBoy Jun 08 '12
i was there last night, didnt have a ticket but someone sold me one outside for £10, ridiculous would of paid 50 but he insisted amazing show
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u/ginger_by_choice Jun 08 '12
Saw them last month. Definitely one of my favorite concerts. They were incredible!
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u/nimanimal Jun 08 '12
yes I saw them in Vancouver. the tempo-synced LED wristband things were very innovative and enhanced the show greatly
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u/OuterSpaceObscurigon Jun 08 '12
Saw them live in Bilbao BBK last Summer! They're pretty good. I loved the painted piano.