Coldplay / U2

[Thomas Sway]

Here are a couple quotes pertaining to Coldplay, and to U2 vs. Coldplay. This has been talked about quite a bit on the news page, but I kinda wanted to post these here as well, because they pretty much sum up exactly how I feel.

Pitchfork on X&Y:

"Like Coldplay's two previous albums, only more so, X&Y is bland but never offensive, listenable but not memorable. It may be pointless to hate them, but with this album, they've almost certainly become the easiest band on the planet to be completely indifferent to."

I agree completely. I can listen to Coldplay. Sometimes I really enjoy Coldplay. But unless I actually have it turned on, I never find myself really thinking about it. Ever.

Filter Magazine (best magazine out there by far) talking about Bono and Chris Martin's politics:

"[Bono] doesn't claim to have all the answers but never stops questioning the world around him. If that is bad thing, then I'm a bad man. Too often, Bono is the big target, often labeled as preachy. Preachy is when there is no action to follow up the talk, and with this lone man that just isn't true. You have to give him credit and unfortunately there is no one behind him paying attention and learning any tricks. Chris Martin has a message but he will have to do better than literally writing it on his hand. Subtlety is an art. "

Also, Thrice fucking rock.

[Chemical Love]

I love the new cd.

[chaoticXpunk]

I love the new cd.
I'm listening to it for the first time now, and I'm loving it too.

[Thomas Sway]

Well then. lol. My opinions are shared by no one. LOL.

[ArTkY_]

I have to disagree. Most of my friends are madly in love with Coldplay. Whenever me and my Mom are listening to Coldplay we'll find ourselves quoting and singing songs a few days later and sometimes having their songs stuck in our heads for weeks. But, obviously, everyone does not feel that way.

[still_life]

I see people say they rip off U2's music all the time.

[kidinthecorner]

Well then. lol. My opinions are shared by no one. LOL.
Eh.. I agree I guess. I've tried to enjoy it, I just lose interest.

[WakingTheMisery]

not a fan.

[chaoticXpunk]

Well then. lol. My opinions are shared by no one. LOL.
Just listened to the whole thing.

It kind of trails off and seems to get off track toward the end, but overall I'm pleased.

And it's pronounced "oh-lay-thuh." I would have answered in a scene point comment, but I can't give any out yet. Haha. I'll hit you up later, though.

[ArTkY_]

I agree with the Thrice thing though. :D

[MrChainsaw389]

I personally don't see the semblance between Coldplay and U2. I like them both.

[jaimej]

I love the new cd.Ditto. One source called this album Coldplay's "Joshua Tree." Couldn't agree more.

[Thomas Sway]

Ditto. One source called this album Coldplay's "Joshua Tree." Couldn't agree more
ugh. i couldn't agree less. lol.

[workinclasshero]

I'm sure most of you have seen the U2 special edition Ipod's that includes the signatures of all the band and all their shitty songs, why would anyone ever buy one of those? They are one of my top ten least favorite bands of all time.

[Samuel]

i fuckin love it

by far my fave out of their's

[varock]

i looove the new album so far.

[VeloriumCamper]

i havent seen you post in a while Sway

[Thomas Sway]

i havent seen you post in a while Sway
Yeah I haven't been around that much lately. God damn college / girlfriend.

Hopefully I'll be around more over the summer though. I work during the days, but at night i'll be totally bored.

[jaimej]

ugh. i couldn't agree less. lol.That's okay Sway. I still heart you.

[CircaEnder]

i dont love or hate them..

[Thomas Sway]

That's okay Sway. I still heart you.
agreed. :)

[Alex Djaferis]

Also, Thrice fucking rock.

HELL YEAH!

[sundials]

i'd say both are so un-special that either I hardly notice them (coldplay)... or they just piss me off from their lack of talent (U2).. That doesnt mean I'd leave a room if their songs were playing, just that they'd leave me so indifferent it wouldnt make a difference whether the radio was on or off. U2 have been pretty boring since they started out, perhaps maybe for that one hit: sunday bloody sunday, which has been overplayed, and Coldplay are too damn tame.

[Alex Djaferis]

now that this thread was bumped....where is thomas these days?

[punkpixie]

I'm a fan like woah.