Coldplay: Day 14

Today I started in earnest on the X&Y album, and listened to a single that was released with Speed of Sound but not included on the album. I only listened to these two songs, the single, Things I Don't Understand, and Square One, the first song off X&Y, and they didn't leave much of an impression on me. After Speed of Sound, which felt like a revolution in their style, these two songs return to the slow, gentle electric guitar and plaintive Chris Martin crooning that characterized A Rush of Blood to the Head and even Parachutes, somewhat. Although those two will probably not become favorites, I will say that they aren't unenjoyable to listen to. Even the standard-fare Coldplay songs still bring a pleasing sort of background music atmosphere that while not particularly compelling, doesn't hurt your ears.


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