Does anybody like Coldplay?

[quantumleap]

Ok I found one I'm familiar with

Isn't this the one they are known for mostly?

I think that's their most popular song of all time. It's ironic because they ripped off Joe Satriani in places.

Satriani's song "If I Could Fly" was written first. Satriani and ColdPlay came to a financial agreement and the copyright infringement lawsuit was dropped after a settlement was agreed upon.

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[Tanko]

Always thought of them similar to Nickelback - with a lot of people walking around thinking it’s the fashionable thing to do hating on them because they have catchy pop songs and a lot of fans who aren’t “diehards” - just casual fans.

Personally - I like a few less their songs. Again - catchy, well written and masterfully produced. They are a bit “polished” - but not everyone can sound like some jam band. Why people hate on someone who is good at what they do and successful is beyond me. Plenty of no talent pop “stars” who get none of the hate they deserve. You don’t have to love every act out there - but leave the hate for U2 and other deserving acts.

I like Nickleback as well.

 

[keithrichard]

I like Nickleback as well.

Heard of them but not sure if I know any of their music.

 

[keithrichard]

Well first song I listened to sounded like country. Pass.

 

[Tanko]

 

[maltedhopsfrenzy]

I always thought “Too Bad” was a rockin’ burner. IDK why Nickelback gets so much $#!T - there’s a helluva lot of wayyyy worse bands & music out there…..

 

[stevek173]

Coldplay is alright. No doubt about talent off the charts. They make happy people happier.

Not a Nickleback fan, but I respect their talent.

 

[Tanko]

Well first song I listened to sounded like country. Pass.

I wonder if you looked up someone else. I'm not that familiar with Nickelback but, I don't think I've heard any songs that might be country.

KR... I assuming your definition of rock-n-roll is rolling stones, right?

 

[keithrichard]

I wonder if you looked up someone else. I'm not that familiar with Nickelback but, I don't think I've heard any songs that might be country.

KR... I assuming your definition of rock-n-roll is rolling stones, right?

No. Rolling Stones are much more than R&R. They do blues,rock,jazz,country,disco,reggae,soul,folk,etc. all very well. Nobody ever like or ever will be like them even The Beatles.
I listened to a few songs by Nickelback(few I heard before). They aren't bad but don't care for lead singers' singing much.

 

[keithrichard]

I like this song. The others...eh. Not sure what song I googled but definitely sounded country. By the way I respect many country musicians as some are very talented musicians. Its just not my favorite genre.

 

[Tanko]

I like this song. The others...eh. Not sure what song I googled but definitely sounded country. By the way I respect many country musicians as some are very talented musicians. Its just not my favorite genre.

Some bands/singers cross over from Rock to Country.
Ever listened to Hootie and Blowfish KR? They were a rock band too. Some good songs.

Darius Rucker was their lead singer and then he went out on his own and when country. Won some CMT awards too.

 

[keithrichard]

I think that's their most popular song of all time. It's ironic because they ripped off Joe Satriani in places.

Satriani's song "If I Could Fly" was written first. Satriani and ColdPlay came to a financial agreement and the copyright infringement lawsuit was dropped after a settlement was agreed upon.

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Satriani .. I like him though confess haven't listened to a lot of his stuff. Reminds me of Buckethead a lot.

 

[keithrichard]

Some bands/singers cross over from Rock to Country.
Ever listened to Hootie and Blowfish KR? They were a rock band too. Some good songs.

Darius Rucker was their lead singer and then he went out on his own and when country. Won some CMT awards too.

Very familiar with Hooty and Rucker. Its ok. Do you listen to country mostly?

 

[Tanko]

Very familiar with Hooty and Rucker. Its ok. Do you listen to country mostly?

Rarely listen to country.
But my favorite country song is probably this one by Kenny Chesney.

 

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[maltedhopsfrenzy]

Rarely listen to country.
But my favorite country song is probably this one by Kenny Chesney.

My dad was Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, etc. - never really ‘got’ country, but I have been obsessed with a few ‘country’ songs lately, including ‘Shaboozey’ - rethinking my whole take on ‘country’…..

 

[keithrichard]

Nickelback sounds to me like a poor man's version of Pearl Jam or Stone Temple Pilots to me.

 

[keithrichard]

Treat yourself to some good country if you must.
Dear Doctor
Faraway Eyes
Country Honk
Sweet Virginia
Dead Flowers
Torn and Frayed
You Got the Silver

As usual the Stones show us how it really should be done.

@phillyflyers do you agree?

 

[JDS]

Nickelback sounds to me like a poor man's version of Pearl Jam or Stone Temple Pilots to me.

Good analogy here I would agree with that.

 

[JDS]

KR “Social Distortion“ a very underrated band, ever heard of them ?