Funny, because the Coldplay-album 'Parachutes' gave me some very Smithsonian feelings. Like hearing 'Back to the old house' for the very first time. And, strangely enough, I wasn't even irritated! Still lacking the lyrical brilliance, though. But the thought occured to me: couldn't Moz drop the leatherboys and write songs with guys like these?

I can't believe he was there!!

Or perhaps he was dragged in by some KROQ dj, or ex- dj.
Because Alain isn't friends with any of the bands members, or at least it wasn't.

I wonder if Moz is a fan of that show. Probably explains why he went to go see Wesley perform onstage.

I have yet to see any use for Coldplay...they are the current "British flavor of the month" for the U.S. (i.e. Oasis, Travis, etc.) I believe a bands like Gene, Trashcan Sinatras and B & S have far more to offer, and thankfully...this country has not caught on!

  I love Morrissey, I love the Smiths. I Love Bob Dylan, I can love another band too. Why do certain "fans" think it is so very important to shun everyone else's music(obviously Moz doesn't, showing up to numerous concerts)? Coldplay is wonderful actually, someone said in one reply to a post that their "one hit" wasn't even a song on the album that they thought was good. Parachutes is absolutely filled with terrific songs. I just returned from London, when i was there i had a great discussion with a young bartender about the similarities between Coldplay and Jeff Buckley. Don't think because your English you can say that Americans have no taste in music because the band they like is English too. I just would think that Morrissey's fans wouyld be more open-minded.

Just like Tami, I was way too nervous to approach the great man, and decided not to interrupt his obvious good time (like I've done in the past to others I admire), and feel like a fool. Coldplay is cool; they are not spectacular, they are no Travis, but Moz is free to go see anyone he pleases. If I had his music hookups, I'd be going to see as many bands as possible.

"Parachutes" is a boring record. Coldplay are a lacklustre effort and, rest assured, we won't have to put up with them again as they're probable one album wonders. Smithsian qualities! Ha Ha Ha Ha.....

my only complaint with coldplay is that they are skipping tampa and are going to play in miami next week and i can't afford to take time off work and make the trip to go see them.

Morrissey's fans (and I am one) seem a little hasty in their judgements about up and coming bands. I haven't really heard enough Coldplay to say anything about them but if Moz likes them enough to go then why do we all need to slam them? -MTK

Coldplay are a very bland band. I think that the first song on the disc is incredible and from there on, there is nothing original. The singer must love Jeff Buckley because he wants to sound just like him. I just feel that here are so many other bands that need to be heard and people are wasting their time on the FLAVOR of the month. We can only hope it doesnt last longer. Maybe Moz just needed to get out for a beer!