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Coldplay at Peak Live Performance

Paul Allaer | Cincinnati | 03/26/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This 5 songs CD, recorded in December 2000 in Olso, brings us Coldplay in peak live performance."Trouble" is a faithful version of the "Parachutes" track, wiht Chris at piano. The song remains one of Coldplay's better tracks."Shiver" finds Chris at accoustic guitar. Because of the layered instrumentation found on the "Parachutes" studio version, this live version sounds quite different. The energy jumps out at you.Before starting "Sparks", Chris dedicates the song "especially to the guys that don't have a girlfriend", after which he starts questions some guys in the audience whether they have a G/F. Finally ("Do all Norewegians have girlfriends or are they just lying?" Chris jokes), he finds someone without a G/F, and Christ jumps in the song. At times, I thought Chris would not be able to reach all the heights of the tune live, but he did."Yellow" gets the greatest applause from the audience, of course, but otherwise is a straight rendering, no more, no less.Before starting the last song, Chris asks for the audience's help to sing the last part of "Everything's Not Lost". Chris then takes a false start to the song, prompting him to start over. Coming towards the end of the song, rather than ending with a crescendo, we hear the audience repeating the last verses as the band is heard leaving the stage. Beautiful!This CD is a fantastic memento for anyone that's been to a Coldplay concert recently. For those not so lucky, it is a superb live record, period. Good value too: at 25+ min., it runs (almost) half of an actual concert (the show I saw on their recent US tour ran barely over a hour). Finally, the sound quality is superb as well. BUY IT!"

Definately the best second Coldplay purchase

Chad A. Lauterbach | Los Angeles, CA USA | 03/27/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As with all of the live Coldplay stuff I have heard the renditions of their songs are pretty straightforward; however, as with all live music it has an energy that is only felt when a band is on stage. Chris uses his voice to accent songs bringing the majority of their uniqueness and variation. Audience participation is sparse, but a fun addition when it can be heard. The recording quality on this recording is B+ for a live rock concert. Could stand to be tightened up a little bit, and I don't think the concert went without a clip or two (Shiver is the least amiable of the tracks.)In the end this CD is for Coldplay fans, collectors, or people who just buy too many CD's, such as myself. But I promise that you won't be disappointed with the purchase. This is an excellent live performance and is a fun rediscovery of one of our new favorite bands."

Third Single from "Parachutes" Just Short of Perfect

Paul Allaer | Cincinnati | 02/19/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

""Trouble" is the third single from "Parachutes", following "Shiver" (March 2000) and "Yellow" (June 2000). The single contains 3 tracks and runs 14 min."Trouble" is one of the best tracks of "Parachutes", with Chris Martin on piano and as often is the case, singing about love, love lost and regret ("I never meant to cause you trouble/I never meant to cause you pain")."Brothers and Sisters" reworks their earlier version, issued independently. This version, while still showing that it is one of the early songs of the band, is more complete, and also sounds "fuller"."Shiver (Jo Whiley Lunchtime Social)" was taped at some British talk show if I'm not mistaken. This version is essentially an "unplugged" version from the song found on "Parachutes": no drums, no electric guitars. It makes for a very different sound, quite intimate. Very Coldplay!I give 4 stars, instead of 5, because in comparison to the "Shiver" single and "The Blue Room EP", this single is slightly less compelling. Not a must for those who only know Coldplay from the current radio exposure of "Yellow". But a must-have for any Coldplay completist."