Firstly I am a Coldplay fan, basically cause they write songs that connect with me emotionally (eg Fix You on this album). Something I don't understand is why people say "they are about as rock n roll as rich tea" when i don't think anyone would describe them as rock n roll even the band themselves.
There is a place for all types of music and i basically love the best of all kinds of genre's and Coldplay are the best at what they do. They write songs that connect to the masses just as U2 did in the late 80's with the Joshua Tree and thats what it is, nothing more nothing less.
I saw them at Glasto and they were awesome (and thats by common consent) and they have just gone straight into the top 10 in the US with their debut so I think the Americans are ok with them too.
Any band thats popular will be deemed crap by the people that want to remain elitist, but if you don't like them fair enough, but by the same token I think most of the shite you old fags post as good music is shit n'all.
(i've just taken the bait on these posts haven't I) :?