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  • Contested Sequel: While the album doesn't suffer this fate as much as it did back when it when it was released, especially considering how divisive the stuff released after has become, there are still a good portion of fans who think the album sounds too long and samey. Because of that, some would argue that the more colourful soundscapes from subsequent albums are more prone to leave a more refined and diverse experience than X&Y does.
  • It's the Same, Now It Sucks!: This was the main complaint critics had with X&Y: that the songs were too similar to those on the preceding A Rush of Blood to the Head. Of course, when the band decided to change up their style on the following album...
  • Sampled Up:
    • The riff in "Talk" (you know the one) is adapted (with permission) from the riff of "Computer Love" by electronic band Kraftwerk.
    • Chris Martin has admitted that "Fix You" was inspired by the Elbow song "Grace Under Pressure".
  • Vindicated by History: For the longest time, X&Y was the black sheep of their discography, with critics and audiences alike dismissing it as more of the same, but with more U2 arena rock aping into it. In recent years, the reception for the album has warmed increasingly, with some fans even considering it one of Coldplay's best albums.

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