A Rush of Blood to the Head

Release details

Artist Coldplay

Title A Rush of Blood to the Head

Release type Album

Date of release 12th August 2002

Highest chart position Information not found

Record label Parlophone

Catalogue number TOCP-66020

Producer Coldplay, Ken Nelson

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A Rush of Blood to the Head Tracklisting

1. Politik
2. In My Place
3. God Put a Smile Upon Your Face
4. The Scientist
5. Clocks
6. Daylight
7. Green Eyes
8. Warning Sign
9. A Whisper
10. A Rush of Blood to the Head
11. Amsterdam

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Reviews

Amazon Review

On Coldplay's A Rush of Blood to the Head, the melodic excellence of Parachutes remains, as does the delicate soulfulness of Chris Martin's voice. But now different styles are approached, as the band develop even further beyond their debut album (and the numerous Radiohead comparisons that dogged them at first). "God Put a Smile upon Your Face", for instance, has a thumping voodoo quality, while the hypnotic "A Whisper" has a wild vocal arrangement recalling Jefferson Airplane. Beyond this, each of the 11 tracks--from th... Read full review »

Too brilliant for words!

Ok, for the people who don't like this album I say - you're all mad and have no taste in music whatsoever.
For the people like myself, who absolutely LOVE this album, I say - good on you, it's obvious you have brilliant taste in music!!!
There are no bad songs on this album, they are all genius - fabulous lyrics, catchy tunes and fantastic guitar. There are a couple of standout songs for me, so here they are (in order of the listing on the CD):

Politik: Coldplay were right to choose this song as an opener, it really works for the album. It took about two listens to get into it, and then it became a firm favourite. Has a real meaning too.
In My Place: Fantastic drumming at the start and the guitars are amazing. Great lyrics!
God Put a Smile Upon Your Face: Starts off like a country song, but soon turns into familiar Coldplay material.I loved the tune especially.
The Scientist: I fell... Read full review »

Their greatest album to date

Ive just purchased my third copy of this album (kept getting scratched in my car stereo) and i would buy it again an... Read full review »

A saunter of blood, perhaps

Are Keane too hard-rocking and uncompromising for you?

Is James Blunt just too damn original and heartfelt?

Then try Coldplay! Perfection of mediocrity! (Baa baa! ...that's a trumpet)
I know... I'm mean. I don't hate this stuff. But that's the point... it's so WET. When did people like this get to masquerade as rock musicians?... Read full review »

A classic

Coldplay take a lot of stick - maybe some of it is deserved, a lot OTT, but all that can... Read full review »

The best

Simply the best is all that needs to be sa... Read full review »

Lyrics

You can get the lyrics to the songs on A Rush of Blood to the Head from the Bands Only Coldplay lyrics section.