X&Y — 2005

A widescreen, anthemic peak of stadium pop-rock. Polished and huge. A commercial high. Sits between the landmarks and earns its spot.

On vinyl: Vinyl can be scarcer than the CD from this era, so it's worth looking for a recent repressing.

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More from Coldplay — where to go next

If you have X&Y, these are the Coldplay records worth reaching for next.

1. 1
   Parachutes2000 · Pop
   Start here
2. 2
   A Rush of Blood to the Head2002 · Pop
   Classic
3. 3
   X&Y2005 · you're viewing this one
   Classic
4. 4
   Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends2008 · Pop
   Classic

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