Customer Review: greatest album they'll ever make
Parachutes has a distinct sound that can only come from coldplay. The sound producer did an excellent job, as he also did on A Rush of Blood to the Head (which why I'm sad that coldplay parted ways with him during the recording of X&Y). I have been playing music for almost my whole life and the rhythm section (Will and Guy) does an awesome job of getting everybody on the same page without oversimplifying their sound. They are the ones that really set the stage with compound rhythms. Jonny and Chris's expertise are showcased in all of these songs, which are more acoustically whole than I thought a band could make. If you are a new fan to coldplay, then take this album for what it is. It doesn't have the simple poppy beats and lyrics of their current lineup (which is still pretty good). Every band goes thru phases during their tenure and Parachutes was made when ALL members of the band were in snyc and worked towards a balanced sound. This album is a masterpiece and will always be the best album to introduce new listeners to coldplay.
Customer Review: Australian Import of "Parachutes" Has Great Bonus Tracks
It's been 4+ years since the original release of Coldplay's debut album in the UK (the US release would follow in Nov. 2000), and as the phenom called Coldplay is getting bigger and bigger, it's now clear that "Parachutes" is a classic, in every sense of the word. By now, the original 10 tracks of the album all have become so instantly familiar, yet never tiresome. There is of course "Yellow", the US break-through single but for me probably the weakest track on the set. Check out instead "Shiver", "Don't Panic" (with the immortal line "We Live in a Beautiful World"), "Trouble" and Sparks", 4 other singles from the album (all of them still available on Amazon). The Australian import version of "Parachutes" (14 tracks, 56 min.) comes with 4 additional tracks on a separate CD: "Sparks" in the album version (nothing new here), but then also "Careful Where You Stand" which is a b-side from the "Shiver" single, "Yellow" in an accoustic version that in my opinion is actually better than the original version, and the hauntingly beautiful "See You Soon", which originally appeared on the "Blue Room" EP. Both "Careful" and "See You Soon" are essentials in the Coldplay catalogue. We now await Coldplay's new album, which supposedly will come out in Spring 2005. Who knows whether that's gonna be any good, but for sure it's gonna be a monster, and Coldplay is well on its way to be the next U2. Meanwhile, enjoy the humble and intimate debut album which I dare say Chris and the boys will never surpass.
The city of Paris has so much to offer travelers it's difficult to know where to begin. Although the wide variety of youth hostels in Paris mean that it is possible to experience each section of Paris on its merits and, even if only for a fleeting few days, as a resident.
River Seine
With a supremely efficient and metro service that's cheap, regular and comfortable there's little point in walking. However, to see Paris in this way would be to miss out on its unique atmosphere and attention-grabbing sights and for this reason, a walk along the River Seine is the perfect place to start.
Although it's advisable to take a map anyway, many of the city's most renowned landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Notre Dame Cathedral jut out of the city around them with an unmissable and indescribably grand distinction.
Latin Quarter
The Latin Quarter is not only home to many of the best youth hostels in Paris, but also offers some of the best and most finance-friendly nightlife on offer in the city. Originally so-called because of its predominance of Latin-speaking students, it has fast become the social and shopping hub of Parisian students and budget travelers.
The street market along the Rue Mouffetard is one such location, which by day offers food and drink stuffs as well the occasional souvenir. By night however, the restaurants and cafes clamor for custom by offering cheap deals on already superbly priced and generally high-quality food that is an attraction of Paris all of its own.
Nightlife
Clubs and bars in Paris are rife with activity in the evenings, with the Latin Quarter and the famed Moulin Rouge offering a wide range of themes to appeal to a variety of tastes.
The nightlife proper tends to take off quite late in the evening, generally to accommodate the late dinner that characterizes Parisian habit. However, be warned that the Metro only runs until 1:30 AM.
Although cabs are readily available, for the budget traveler keen on sampling the nightlife on a regular basis, it is often more advisable to select youth hostels in Paris located close to the clubs and bars.
Before settling down and becoming a copywriter for HostelBookers, Ben Cooper stayed in some youth hostels in Paris
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