Originally posted by kurosawa-b/w:
While I agree with Mankie and Dodgy that there are many fantastic and exciting bands right now, I also have to say that I just really enjoy Coldplay. I've seen them a few times live and all times have been terrific. And I don't think they are on the decline. Quite the opposite.
I don't think Coldplay have declined, but have pretty much stayed the same. I've heard a couple of the new songs and,well, they're Coldplayish.
When the competition was The Stereophonics, Radiohead and Travis, Coldplay sounded pretty good. Now, with bands like Franz, The Cribs, The Hard-Fi, The Departure, Bloc Party, The Coral, Kaiser Chiefs, Editors (I could go on and on), Coldplay are completley passe. But without a doubt, the new album will sell by the millions.
Have you heard The Tears album (Here Come The Tears) Kuro? I wasn't expecting much but it's pretty good. Much better than most of the Suede albums.