Is This A Reliable Source?

[Rohan Kohli]

According to this article (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds29189.html), Coldplay (http://www.coldplay.com) will be taking a break for a few years; the article even suggests that the band may be done for good.

Submitted by: i bet i bet

[Johnny_G]

I hope so. Chris Martin, the world is sick of you and your mediocre band.

[radxbandit]

No, they aren't because on Coldplay's website it says:

2/16/06
"Coldplay are not quitting. They are on the road until July, when their 16 month X&Y World Tour ends. They will then continue working on new material. See the Coldplayer to find out the bands reaction to the news!"

[Shatter_Glass]

Oh well, unless they get back to basics; who cares?

[Frank Giaramita]

Question: Do you think Coldplay have secured enough of a fanbase to where they can take a break for a few years, come back, and still have people give a damn about them?

[somethingyellow]

i hope they arent taking a break :\

[weezer182]

Question: Do you think Coldplay have secured enough of a fanbase to where they can take a break for a few years, come back, and still have people give a damn about them?yes, they are probably the third biggest band in the world. im excited for new material

[i bet i bet]

Question: Do you think Coldplay have secured enough of a fanbase to where they can take a break for a few years, come back, and still have people give a damn about them?

yeah probably. i cant imagine them making an album i like better than a rush of blood to the head, unfortunately.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

NME.com reported the same comments, but they're not breaking up. Apparently they're just taking a break for a little while. But I think they're still working on new material so we'll see a new coldplay album. Sucks we're gonna have to wait a while to hear another coldplay album. I was looking forward to the 4th album.

[Frank Giaramita]

yes, they are probably the third biggest band in the world. im excited for new material
Yeah, but the music industry changes so rapidly these days. People who enjoy Coldplay now may hate that style of music in four years when the band resurfaces (hypothetically speaking).

[PassTheRevolver]

i hope it's just like the huge break they took between A Rush of Blood to the Head and X & Y. anyway i can't wait to see them in NJ and Philly.

p.s.
i love how much people rip on them and glorify their crappy generic pop punk bands, it's getting old there is more music out there than just pop punk.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Question: Do you think Coldplay have secured enough of a fanbase to where they can take a break for a few years, come back, and still have people give a damn about them?


Yeah, they have a big enough fanbase to do such a thing. The trouble might be if they'll have any problems with getting into the mainstream again.

[shadowsstatues]

Have they realized that beside parachutes, every other album has been uninnovative and lame? If so, kudos. Quit while you're ahead. While people still respect you.

[TBSowns524]

yes, they are probably the third biggest band in the world. im excited for new material

when u say third, I can only think of one: U2. Who did u have mind?

[shermanology]

they are a group of talented, creative, musicians that make boring music.

ill give props where props are due, but their music makes me feel like napping.

[Frank Giaramita]

when u say third, I can only think of one: U2. Who did u have mind?
Green Day? Linkin Park?

Coldplay are definetly bigger than Green Day on an international level, but not in the U.S.

[Shatter_Glass]

Have they realized that beside parachutes, every other album has been uninnovative and lame? If so, kudos. Quit while you're ahead. While people still respect you.

Exactly my point.

[ReturningSunday]

i enjoy some coldplay every once in a while

[weezer182]

when u say third, I can only think of one: U2. Who did u have mind?the great rolling stones

[buysoap]

how can this be true when like, two days ago they were talking about the new record they were making and how it was going to be absolutely ground shattering?

[ghostyouare]

yes, they are probably the third biggest band in the world. im excited for new material
In the western world*

[shermanology]

how can this be true when like, two days ago they were talking about the new record they were making and how it was going to be absolutely ground shattering?
they are full of shit.

[PassTheRevolver]

it's just gonna be a huge break again like they took in between A Rush of Blood and X & Y.

[weezer182]

Yeah, but the music industry changes so rapidly these days. People who enjoy Coldplay now may hate that style of music in four years when the band resurfaces (hypothetically speaking). yea their fan base is big enough and their sound is pretty universal. they might not be as big as they are today but we have seen this done before with bands such as weezer and oasis

[PassTheRevolver]

yea their fan base is big enough and their sound is pretty universal. they might not be as big as they are today but we have seen this done before with bands such as weezer and oasis

exactly! thank you for finally someone here will defending a non-pop punk band.

[X Out The Eyes]

know how i know you're gay? you listen to coldplay.

8-)

[elvis]

Yes Giaramita they can take a break and come back, as they're on their way to a timeless music career. Just because me and you won't buy their next record doesnt mean 2 million other people won't be able to wait an extra year or two for it.

[cris545]

Question: Do you think Coldplay have secured enough of a fanbase to where they can take a break for a few years, come back, and still have people give a damn about them?

yes, i think he has caught the attention of many different listeners

[Troy will Fall]

Question: Do you think Coldplay have secured enough of a fanbase to where they can take a break for a few years, come back, and still have people give a damn about them?

absolutely...i believe they have established a solid fanbase. They are right up there with U2 in popularity.

[A picasso blue]

yes, they are probably the third biggest band in the world. im excited for new material
3rd biggest?

theyre popular but no way enough to earn that title

[IcedOpethBlind]

i hope it's just like the huge break they took between A Rush of Blood to the Head and X & Y. anyway i can't wait to see them in NJ and Philly.

p.s.
i love how much people rip on them and glorify their crappy generic pop punk bands, it's getting old there is more music out there than just pop punk.

word.

[In Dolorosa]

what happened to creating the greatest record..
ever

[A picasso blue]

what happened to creating the greatest record..
ever
some might say "But Jesse Lacey already did that!"

[G.rex]

3rd biggest?

theyre popular but no way enough to earn that title

I'd definitely say they are. Far from just being big in a trendsurfing way, Coldplay is an enormously talented band. While their music may not be exactly the pinnacle of artistic innovation (though their sound is more unique than most of what's on this site), they've managed to write songs that appeal to Brooklyn hipsters, MTV teenyboppers, myself, and my mother. It's this universal quality and widely varied fanbase that all but ensures the success of their next album, no matter how many years it takes them to put it out.

That said, they also put on an incredible show, in both small and large venues, and are one of the few bands I feel comfortable watching at the top of the sales chart.

[concretedetail]

Question: Do you think Coldplay have secured enough of a fanbase to where they can take a break for a few years, come back, and still have people give a damn about them?
they are like U2. they would be able to be back strong.

[Manbotisdead]

yea their fan base is big enough and their sound is pretty universal. they might not be as big as they are today but we have seen this done before with bands such as weezer and oasis

weezer have not had a critically lauded album since pinkerton. They have gotten lucky a bunch of times with new fans riding the wave, but most diehard weezer fans gave up after the Green Album.

On a side note, I liked Maladroit quite a bit.

Also Oasis have not even come close to a 10th of their successes on Whats the Story (Morning Glory).

On another side note, I love oasis.

Coldplay would come back. Not strong, but they'd come back.

[unwritten]

Coldplay is good. Relax people.

[elvis2x]

Coldplay's X&Y is one of the albums that gets boring the fastest in history. I bought it and gave it about two or three listens and I loved it. It took me a week since I bought it to get sick of it. And they are good, but they're given too much credit.

[weezer182]

I'd definitely say they are. Far from just being big in a trendsurfing way, Coldplay is an enormously talented band. While their music may not be exactly the pinnacle of artistic innovation (though their sound is more unique than most of what's on this site), they've managed to write songs that appeal to Brooklyn hipsters, MTV teenyboppers, myself, and my mother. It's this universal quality and widely varied fanbase that all but ensures the success of their next album, no matter how many years it takes them to put it out.

That said, they also put on an incredible show, in both small and large venues, and are one of the few bands I feel comfortable watching at the top of the sales chart.i totally argee. their music seems to be timeless as well. although parachutes was released 6 years ago, it could easily be put out today and sell just as well

[Drew Beringer]

Yeah, but the music industry changes so rapidly these days. People who enjoy Coldplay now may hate that style of music in four years when the band resurfaces (hypothetically speaking).

Brand New must have missed that memo.

[twelve2395]

Yeah, but the music industry changes so rapidly these days. People who enjoy Coldplay now may hate that style of music in four years when the band resurfaces (hypothetically speaking).

but you've got to think that in 4 years cold play is going to mature with people and not be playing the same music exactly. i dont consider any of coldplays albums the same type of music, i feel like each release they progressed with their writing, and they consistantly got better, even though parachutes is still my favorite

[weezer182]

weezer have not had a critically lauded album since pinkerton. They have gotten lucky a bunch of times with new fans riding the wave, but most diehard weezer fans gave up after the Green Album.

On a side note, I liked Maladroit quite a bit.

Also Oasis have not even come close to a 10th of their successes on Whats the Story (Morning Glory).

On another side note, I love oasis.

Coldplay would come back. Not strong, but they'd come back.yea my point is if coldplay took a break for a while people would still buy their stuff when they came back. their stuff might not be as good though. Both weezer and oasis still sell out big venues today, although their best stuff was put out in the 90s

[Wheez]

what happened to creating the greatest record..
ever

I hear Tom DeLonge is trying his luck at that.

[twelve2395]

3rd biggest?

theyre popular but no way enough to earn that title

i don't know, i'd argue they are the biggest because we're only thinking united states. i go back and forth to europe, definatley the biggest band in europe, and one of the biggest bands here.

[djUbilla]

Question: Do you think Coldplay have secured enough of a fanbase to where they can take a break for a few years, come back, and still have people give a damn about them?Yes. Good question, though. They're music transcends generations, and the older generations are usually willing to "forget" about a band for a few years. I think that if they could even pull a U2, get trippy on everybody for a few years, and then come back to their roots and write popular albums, maybe even some good songs.

[weezer182]

know how i know you're gay? you listen to coldplay.

8-) :rolleyes:every time there is a coldplay thread someone has to put this. it was funny the first time i heard it

[twelve2395]

I hear Tom DeLonge is trying his luck at that.

i hear that angels and airwaves is nothing but a glorified blink 182 that is only different because they throw spacey sound effects over something and call it revolutionary. hopefully the whole album will change my opinion, but i highly doubt it.

on a side note, yes jesse lacey has written the best album... ever, in my opinion

[fullerm]

this is absolutely true. they said a few years ago before they released a rush of blood to the head they said they weren't going to do much more and might only release one more record (which would become x&Y) and probably be done. i was more surprised by all the talk of another record, personally. and seriously, even if there is no more coldplay there would still be plenty of chris martin solo albums that would probably end up sounding exactly like coldplay.

[earlynovemberX]

i hope it's just like the huge break they took between A Rush of Blood to the Head and X & Y. anyway i can't wait to see them in NJ and Philly.

p.s.
i love how much people rip on them and glorify their crappy generic pop punk bands, it's getting old there is more music out there than just pop punk.


i feel the complete opposite. Everyone I know adores coldplay and I just dont understand why. They write decent songs, but if you listen to that type of music regularly, its nothing great. yes. i just said coldplay is nothing great. and i will refute that statement until I die. on the other hand, at least on this website, kids turn their backs on these 'pop punk bands' i.e panic and fob, 5 minutes after they get relatively big. there is more hating on this site than appreciating, and its quite frankly getting old.

andy

[weezer182]

this is absolutely true. they said a few years ago before they released a rush of blood to the head they said they weren't going to do much more and might only release one more record (which would become x&Y) and probably be done. i was more surprised by all the talk of another record, personally. and seriously, even if there is no more coldplay there would still be plenty of chris martin solo albums that would probably end up sounding exactly like coldplay.to quote chris martin in one of his interviews, "if i thought i was a brillant solo artist id go solo, but im shit." he later goes on to say that even though he talks the most out of anyone in the band they still are a band, not just him and he likes it like that. i think they will take a break for a bit and come back with another album

[btotallyintense]

that would be the worst news in a long time.

[Sureshot182]

I hope so. Chris Martin, the world is sick of you and your mediocre band.
and the protentious bs that accompanies.

[NLRGAH]

coldplay is prob one of the biggest bands in the world top 5 atleast, they r bigger then linkin park, and greenday, and ya they are more universal in the sense they have a mother, a daughter, a grandma or whatever the fuck buying the cd's and going to the shows, all their shows were sold out this summer, and i don't think they get a lot of credit for their music....it's pretty good shit, the lyrics are just lyrics but they r talented guys, but for linkin park to even be brought up in the same convo makes me laugh(and yes i know " music is opinions) but i just don't think a band like Linkin park has deserved it, and up until Green days last cd i don't think they did either......where as coldplay has put out a bunch of solid albums.

[PassTheRevolver]

i feel the complete opposite. Everyone I know adores coldplay and I just dont understand why. They write decent songs, but if you listen to that type of music regularly, its nothing great. yes. i just said coldplay is nothing great. and i will refute that statement until I die. on the other hand, at least on this website, kids turn their backs on these 'pop punk bands' i.e panic and fob, 5 minutes after they get relatively big. there is more hating on this site than appreciating, and its quite frankly getting old.

andy

ok. i get what you're saying. but if you notice if any other band besides a pop punk or cliche' screamo band is mentioned in the news kids try with all their might to tear a part an indie band or anything not that type of music. i don't know why, maybe it's the girl pants that the guys are wearing that are cause their balls to swell up and form mental problems, idk. but the last coldplay thread i saw was about chris martin saying that their new album is gonna be the greatest musically thing ever. and i read hundreds of little kids going "boo hoo, he's so full of himself, coldplay sucks! their so boring, screw them." i would love to see how people would re-act if someone like pete wentz or tom delonge or someone along those lines says that. they would be looked at as gods. it's just annoying, people on this site just need to realize that their is more music out there and not to just be so closed-minded to that style of music.

p.s.
i hated fall out boy when you could see them at vfw's. so their success means nothing to me and if you like them more power to ya. just ain't something i can listen too.

[cahrishurr]

stop posting these things if its not a for sure concrete thing

i like coldplay
i wouldnt cry if they broke up but i still think they are a monumental important band of our time

[fromwithin]

they shouldve stopped after they made parachutes.

[weworemasks]

know how i know you're gay? you listen to coldplay.

8-)

that joke died a long time ago. stop!!!!

[earlynovemberX]

ok. i get what you're saying. but if you notice if any other band besides a pop punk or cliche' screamo band is mentioned in the news kids try with all their might to tear a part an indie band or anything not that type of music. i don't know why, maybe it's the girl pants that the guys are wearing that are cause their balls to swell up and form mental problems, idk. but the last coldplay thread i saw was about chris martin saying that their new album is gonna be the greatest musically thing ever. and i read hundreds of little kids going "boo hoo, he's so full of himself, coldplay sucks! their so boring, screw them." i would love to see how people would re-act if someone like pete wentz or tom delonge or someone along those lines says that. they would be looked at as gods. it's just annoying, people on this site just need to realize that their is more music out there and not to just be so closed-minded to that style of music.

p.s.
i hated fall out boy when you could see them at vfw's. so their success means nothing to me and if you like them more power to ya. just ain't something i can listen too.

tom actually did say those exact words...read some of the older angels and airwaves posts. kids surprisingly also turned their backs on him claiming he was just overhyping his newest musical endeavor

[Tyler Revolution]

on a side note, yes jesse lacey has written the best album... ever, in my opinion
I hope to God you are joking.

[ramblinger]

I hope to God you are joking.

sadly, i doubt that he is. i know it's his opinion and i know that it's one that is shared by many people that frequent this site. however, there are two things that annoy me about his statement.

1. Jesse Lacey didn't write that entire album. He's part of a band. The band, Brand New, wrote that record that you deem "best ever written".

2. If Brand New is the best written album that you've ever heard, then i seriously question you ears exposure to music.



on a more topic related note...

this is rumor is complete crap. coldplay's website has an article and a hilarious picture that address this issue, both can be seen by logging into the "coldplayer" section of their website. the picture is of the entire band sitting on a couch with each one of them staring wide eyed at "the mirror", a tabloid, that's newest headline is something like "COLDPLAY CALL IT QUITS!!!"


i'm sad to see that there's not more love for coldplay on this site.

[thesego211]

sadly, i doubt that he is. i know it's his opinion and i know that it's one that is shared by many people that frequent this site. however, there are two things that annoy me about his statement.

1. Jesse Lacey didn't write that entire album. He's part of a band. The band, Brand New, wrote that record that you deem "best ever written".

2. If Brand New is the best written album that you've ever heard, then i seriously question you ears exposure to music.



on a more topic related note...

this is rumor is complete crap. coldplay's website has an article and a hilarious picture that address this issue, both can be seen by logging into the "coldplayer" section of their website. the picture is of the entire band sitting on a couch with each one of them staring wide eyed at "the mirror", a tabloid, that's newest headline is something like "COLDPLAY CALL IT QUITS!!!"


i'm sad to see that there's not more love for coldplay on this site.
i agree with you. also, how can we call any album made in the past 5 years "the greatest album ever?" one of the marks of a great album is staying power. and you are right, kids who think jesse lacey is a better songwriter than clapton, page, hendrix, U2, etc... haven't heard a whole lot of music. give it another 10 years before you call Deja the greatest album ever...
p.s. i like the album, but let's calm down here

[jarjarbinks]

I'd definitely say they are. Far from just being big in a trendsurfing way, Coldplay is an enormously talented band. While their music may not be exactly the pinnacle of artistic innovation (though their sound is more unique than most of what's on this site), they've managed to write songs that appeal to Brooklyn hipsters, MTV teenyboppers, myself, and my mother. It's this universal quality and widely varied fanbase that all but ensures the success of their next album, no matter how many years it takes them to put it out.

That said, they also put on an incredible show, in both small and large venues, and are one of the few bands I feel comfortable watching at the top of the sales chart.


Finally someone with sense on this ridiculous website. Easily the most level-headed post I have seen on here.

[shadowsstatues]

People turn their backs on bands like FOB/TAI/P!ATD so quickly because you listen to it once, twice, three times and it's great. It's catchy. It's amazing.

But then you sit there and think about the music. And you realize one major thing. IT LACKS FUCKING SUBSTANCE. Seriously. Has anyone READ panic! at the disco's or academy is lyrics? They're TERRIBLE. Sometimes I almost think they're highschoolers writing this garbage. The musicianship is also so uninspired it makes me want to cry from the terribleness. Bands like P!ATD and TAI do not deserve their success.

I will admit, I am a huge dashboard fan. And dashboard's lyrics are heartfelt, I mean for the first two albums you can just feel the emotion pouring out of his voice. You know he's not trying to be an amazing guitarist, or an incredible singer. Or god's gift to punk-rock. He's just singing about some girl that broke his heart. Not only that, but his lyrics are poetic.

That's what P!ATD, FOB, and TAI try to do, except they do it terribly. Sorry kids. Chris Carraba created this pathetic scene, and he still owns it. And all of these fake shitty ripoff acts that are all over MTV and carved into 13 year old girl's shirts mean jack shit in the long run. The music makes me want to vomit.

[weworemasks]

i agree with you. also, how can we call any album made in the past 5 years "the greatest album ever?" one of the marks of a great album is staying power. and you are right, kids who think jesse lacey is a better songwriter than clapton, page, hendrix, U2, etc... haven't heard a whole lot of music. give it another 10 years before you call Deja the greatest album ever...
p.s. i like the album, but let's calm down here

if its that persons favorite record, who the fuck are you to tell him that its not his favorite record? just because it isnt the wall or some typical classic rock record. you are so fucking full of yourself.

if someone is incredibly attached to a record, then so be it. im so tired of people like you. i dont usually do this, but i know one of tate's favorite records is deja. are you gonna knock on him for not "hearing a whole lot of music" ???

jackass.