Chris Martin Of Coldplay On “Extras”
I love “Extras” it is one of my favorite shows on t.v. at the moment. I love how celebrities make fun of their own famous persona in this HBO sitcom. I also love that there is no laugh track on this show. I have posted an article from Rolling Stone about the “Extras” episode and about the apparent real version of their “Greatest Hits” c.d. that is being made. I actually agree with the Rolling Stone that Coldplay do not warrant such a collection this early in their careers.
HERE IS THE CLIP FROM “EXTRAS”:
HERE IS THE ARTICLE:
Considering our love for the above clip — in which Chris Martin shamelessly promotes a fake “Best of Coldplay� — you can imagine our surprise when today, news arrived that that Coldplay will in fact be releasing something called The Singles 1999-2006, a collection that gathers the band’s well-known singles, B-sides, and their debut EP The Blue Room. To make matters more confusing, this set will be released ONLY on 7″ vinyl. We assumed this kind of move was reserved for much-cooler indie bands. Evidently, working with Brian Eno has put high-brow ideas in Chris Martin’s head. We may be wrong, but do any Coldplay fans even own a record player? Doubtful.
So before you go rummaging through your parents’ attic looking for one of these contraptions, we ask another question: Is it appropriate for Coldplay, with only three albums under their belt, to be releasing a “Best-Of�? It was only seven years ago that we thought their debut hit “Yellow� was the new single by fellow fragile U.K. rockers Travis. Bands like Radiohead and the White Stripes, who have larger catalogues, have held off releasing greatest hits compilations. Is it too little, too soon for a Coldplay collection? Or are you pumped?
* Daniel Kreps - Rolling Stone Magazine
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