Sound: Long gone are the stark, earthier and mysterious edges of their debut album Parachutes. Instead, their third album finds them entrenched in shimmering guitars, swirling synths, droning organs (and more) that create a gleaming wall of sound for Chris Martin’s celestial croon to float over – whether it be on spiritually sonic stadium rock or more reserved balladry
Heavy Rotation tracks: “Speed of Sound“; “White Shadows“; “The Hardest Part“; “Square One”
Medium Rotation tracks: “Til Kingdom Come“; “Low“;
“What If”
Recommended: It’s hard to deny that they make a powerfully moving sound that should strike a chord with any U2 fan, but your threshold for sappy and earnest lyrics will determine how well you can embrace the whole package.
Grade: B+ (Slight chance of making my Top 20 Albums of 2005)

(As posted 6/27/05 on davepowersmusic.com)
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