Someone had to fill the void after Radiohead had largely abandoned rock music. All this is to recall Coldplay’s roots as a rock band. Yes, a rock band with piano riffs, but a rock band, nonetheless. But as Coldplay ascended to U2-level stadium heights, the group became less rock and more pop. Their work with hitmaker Max Martin has transformed Coldplay to such a degree it’s sometimes hard to tell if Chris Martin’s bandmates are actually on the recordings.
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