Coldplay X&Y New Release

Ben,

Very nice reply and I totally see your point. While I am a Music Junkie and my favorite artists are somewhat out of the norm or the popular music realm. (Paul Westerberg, Mike Ness/Social Distortion, Ryan Adams, Afgan Whigs, Wilco, etc)

I guess I do not examine or base as much importance on lyrical context or content. Maybe I should pay a little more attention to it. I look for music that moves me and gets my feet moving. Anyway, I will look very forward to reading your reviews as I truly enjoyed your review on the Waterboys and Radiohead on Lugs Reviews.

As I have only listened to the new ColdPlay three times now, hopefully I will figure out exactly what they are saying myself.

Respectfully,

Chris

Ben, nice word..PLATITUDES.

Chris,
Don't get me wrong I believe a great tune with bad lyrics is still a great tune.
Great lyrics on their own without the music isn't much-the magic happens when they blend and ignite and it DOESN'T need to be profund.
I listen to a wider range of music, a fair bit of it instrumental.
I just feel if Coldplay are the rightful successors to the throne as they are so often heralded as then they should have the whole package. Chris Martin in lyrical terms just doesn't deliver.

I have the previous 2 coldplay albums, and I'm rather lukewarm about them, I guess like Ben. So is the latest offering about the same, or better ? Or should I wait for it to turn up in the sale/used racks like I wish I had for the previous 2 ?

They have been described as "music for bed-wetters"...I would have to agree...Gwen is pretty hot though....