This album is pretty good, in spite of some writing it off as Coldplay-ish. It ain't perfect, but I'm still enjoying it quite a bit.

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Originally posted by cuneyt81:
This album is pretty good, in spite of some writing it off as Coldplay-ish. It ain't perfect, but I'm still enjoying it quite a bit.

I agree. I wrote it off for the most part early, but the more I listen to it, its realy not that bad. Its Coldplay-ish in the vein of their first couple of Coldplay albums, which I still occasionally enjoy. There's nothing here as awful as "Fix You." Its more mainstream and safe for sure, where their first album leaned towards say the Futureheads. And my wife loves it, which counts for something.

I feel that Coldplay is way more boring than anything Bloc Party's put out.

I agree. I mean, I still enjoy one of Coldplay's songs from their first two albums from time to time, but Bloc Party is at least somewhat ambitious. Coldplay's just making radio hits. That's all they do. I see Bloc Party going in a really interesting direction after this album.

I'm finding most of the songs a bit slow for my taste. I never did like their slower songs too much. The first track "Hunting for Witches" however is quite good, with an excellent guitar riff quite reminiscent of "Helicopter." I was hoping for a few more zesty tracks like that.

how the hell are so many people even comparing these two? haha.

nothing alike at all.

lets compare garth brooks and t.i next?

oh, wrong thread isnt it?