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The essential Coldplay records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1ParachutesColdplayStart here
Parachutes
A gentle, atmospheric debut of melancholic Britpop-adjacent songs, home to 'Yellow'. Tender and tuneful. A quiet success.
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2A Rush of Blood to the HeadColdplayClassic
A Rush of Blood to the Head
The album that made Coldplay huge, anthemic and melancholic, from 'Clocks' to 'The Scientist'. Polished and emotional. Their breakthrough.
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3X&YColdplayClassic
X&Y
A widescreen, anthemic peak of stadium pop-rock. Polished and huge. A commercial high.
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4Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsColdplayClassic
Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends
An ambitious, Eno-produced peak, home to its baroque title smash. Bold and huge. A creative high.