Coldplay Live 2003
Published Dec 01, 2003
After proving themselves with last years monstrously successful A Rush of Blood to the Head, Coldplay have managed to fit in a live album before they begin recording their third, career-changing full-length. Live 2003 is everything sceptics of live recordings could ask for to make them believers. Known as playful and lovable performers, Coldplays celebrated live show receives perfect treatment. Beginning with their heart-stopping opener "Politik, it plays like a proper album should. Not too many singles are represented, with only "In My Place, "Clocks, "Shiver and a much improved version of the mega-hit "Yellow. Filling in the remainder are essential album tracks such as the moving "Everythings Not Lost and set closer "Amsterdam and most importantly, some rarities casual fans may not be aware of. B-side "One I Love has become the rocking part of their set list, as well as the new and unreleased Gwyneth tribute, "Moses, a treat for anyone anticipating new material. The band even digs up an oldie from their debut Blue Room EP, "See You Soon, to show theyre still interested in showing their roots. The only complaint is the absence of their two big ballads, "Trouble and "The Scientist, but hardcore fans who go for the DVD option of the album can find those as well as a few more tracks.
(Capitol)