A Rush of Blood to the Head

by Coldplay

A Rush of Blood to the Head cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 26 August 2002
  • Label: Parlophone, Capitol
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 54:06
  • Community rating: 4.05/5 from 29 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Coldplay's second album, 'A Rush of Blood to the Head', expanded upon the post-Britpop sound of their debut with a grander, more urgent production characterized by a greater emphasis on both piano-led balladry and driving electric guitar. Lyrically, the album explores themes of love, mortality, and relationships, imbued with a pervasive sense of urgency influenced by the post-9/11 global climate. A critical and commercial landmark produced with Ken Nelson, the record generated hit singles like 'Clocks' and 'The Scientist', earning multiple Grammy Awards and securing its legacy as one of the most successful and acclaimed albums of the early 21st century.

Genres

Descriptors: breakup, existential, male-vocalist, melodic, emotive

Tracklist

  1. Politik (05:18)
  2. In My Place (03:46)
  3. God Put a Smile upon Your Face (04:57)
  4. The Scientist (05:09)
  5. Clocks (05:07)
  6. Daylight (05:27)
  7. Green Eyes (03:43)
  8. Warning Sign (05:31)
  9. A Whisper (03:58)
  10. A Rush of Blood to the Head (05:51)
  11. Amsterdam (05:19)

Credits

  • Chris Martin - lead singer, piano, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals Vocal, Guitar, lead vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar
  • Jonny Buckland - guitarist, Electric Guitar, Background Vocals Vocal, Acoustic Guitar, 12 String Guitar, backing vocals
  • Ken Nelson - producer, Engineer, Mix, Recording
  • Phil Harvey - manager
  • Rik Simpson - Additional Engineer
  • Guy Berryman - Electric Bass Guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Will Champion - Drums (drum Set), Percussion, Background Vocals Vocal, drums, backing vocals
  • Coldplay - Mix, Producer
  • Mark Phythian - Mix, Additional Recording, Additional Producer
  • Danton Supple - Mix
  • Audrey Riley - strings arranger, strings
  • Ann Lines - strings
  • Chris Tombling - strings
  • Dan Green - strings
  • Laura Melhuish - strings
  • Leo Payne - strings
  • Peter Lale - strings
  • Richard George - strings
  • Susan Dench - strings

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