Which band released A Rush of Blood to the Head?
Quick answer
A Rush of Blood to the Head is the second studio album by British band Coldplay, released in August 2002. It includes the hits “In My Place,” “The Scientist” and “Clocks,” which won the Grammy for Record of the Year. The album also won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album and turned Coldplay into global stars.
Key facts
- Band
- Coldplay
- Released
- August 26, 2002
- Producer
- Ken Nelson and Coldplay
- Grammys
- Best Alternative Music Album (2003); Record of the Year for “Clocks” (2004)
The singles
| Single | Notes |
|---|---|
| “In My Place” | Lead single; Grammy for Best Rock Performance |
| “The Scientist” | Piano ballad; its video plays backward |
| “Clocks” | Built on a rippling piano riff; Record of the Year |
| “God Put a Smile upon Your Face” | Fourth single |
Singer Chris Martin came up with the “Clocks” riff late in recording and almost saved it for the next album.
Who are Coldplay?
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Chris Martin | Vocals, piano |
| Jonny Buckland | Lead guitar |
| Guy Berryman | Bass |
| Will Champion | Drums |
They met at University College London in the late 1990s. Their debut album, Parachutes (2000), included the hit “Yellow.”
Coldplay’s albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Parachutes |
| 2002 | A Rush of Blood to the Head |
| 2005 | X&Y |
| 2008 | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends |
| 2011 | Mylo Xyloto |
| 2014 | Ghost Stories |
| 2015 | A Head Full of Dreams |
| 2019 | Everyday Life |
| 2021 | Music of the Spheres |
| 2024 | Moon Music |
The band has said it plans to release 12 studio albums in total.
Stadium giants
Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour (2022–2025) became one of the highest-grossing tours ever, using LED wristbands for the crowd, kinetic dance floors that generate electricity and other efforts to cut its carbon footprint.
The title
The title comes from an expression meaning a sudden burst of strong emotion or impulsive action. For another influential British band, see the band Freddie Mercury fronted.
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