Disco de Coldplay: “Trouble: Norwegian Live”

As with all of the live Coldplay stuff I have heard the renditions of their songs are pretty straightforward; however, as with all live music it has an energy that is only felt when a band is on stage. Chris uses his voice to accent songs bringing the majority of their uniqueness and variation.

Audience participation is sparse, but a fun addition when it can be heard. The recording quality on this recording is B+ for a live rock concert. Could stand to be tightened up a little bit, and I don't think the concert went without a clip or two (Shiver is the least amiable of the tracks.)

In the end this CD is for Coldplay fans, collectors, or people who just buy too many CD's, such as myself. But I promise that you won't be disappointed with the purchase. This is an excellent live performance and is a fun rediscovery of one of our new favorite bands.

"Trouble" is the third single from "Parachutes", following "Shiver" (March 2000) and "Yellow" (June 2000). The single contains 3 tracks and runs 14 min.

"Trouble" is one of the best tracks of "Parachutes", with Chris Martin on piano and as often is the case, singing about love, love lost and regret ("I never meant to cause you trouble/I never meant to cause you pain").

"Brothers and Sisters" reworks their earlier version, issued independently. This version, while still showing that it is one of the early songs of the band, is more complete, and also sounds "fuller".

"Shiver (Jo Whiley Lunchtime Social)" was taped at some British talk show if I'm not mistaken. This version is essentially an "unplugged" version from the song found on "Parachutes": no drums, no electric guitars. It makes for a very different sound, quite intimate. Very Coldplay!

I give 4 stars, instead of 5, because in comparison to the "Shiver" single and "The Blue Room EP", this single is slightly less compelling. Not a must for those who only know Coldplay from the current radio exposure of "Yellow". But a must-have for any Coldplay completist.

I know I really should be hating Coldplay for invading rock with blandness etc etc as a rock fan but I really cannot critisise such a heartbreakingly beautiful melody as this. I love to listen to it on lo-fi tape, extra bass, loud and relaxing at night time. It can carry you off into another world. Trouble is destined to become a future classic.

What can I say, I was there! In Norway at the concert, great(!), buy it now! By the way you can hear me whistle in the background:)