That COLDPLAY long time no alternative band for the home at heart is, will probably be common knowledge. But must Coldplay, just because they have now won with this album also a wider range of audience, be bad? "X & Y" sounds ...! The album once again reflects the excellent musical abilities of each band member, led by Chris Martin, again. Although the musical chunks are this time a lot easier to digest. Thus, the songs may very lean to Pop, the music does not look like a concert of infantilism sound like it had some reviewers already been called. Coldplay Coldplay remains! Even though they have "X & Y", this time flavored with another spice! Thoroughly recommended!