1999 extended play by Coldplay
The Blue Room is the second extended play by British rock band Coldplay. It was released on 11 October 1999, becoming their first work after signing a record deal with Parlophone earlier that year.
Background.
The version of "Don't Panic" featured on this release and produced by Chris Allison is different from the one that appears on the band's later debut LP, "Parachutes". The fourth track, "High Speed", also produced by Chris Allison made the cut for "Parachutes" and remained unchanged. The first track, "Bigger Stronger" and fifth track, "Such a Rush", are re-releases from the "Safety" EP, and are the same on both EPs.
"See You Soon" would later become a regular part of Coldplay's setlist during their A Rush of Blood to the Head Tour and it was featured in both the DVD and CD of Coldplay's "Live 2003" album. "See You Soon" was performed live for the first time since 2003 in Bogota, Colombia during the A Head Full of Dreams Tour and has become a recurring song in the tour.
Only 5000 copies of the CD version were manufactured in the original pressing, along with a limited edition 12-inch vinyl release which was individually numbered on the front picture sleeve. The CD version was re-released with identical packaging in 2001, thereby making it more widely available. A 2x7-inch vinyl version was included with "The Singles 1999–2006" box set in 2007.
The artwork for the album was taken from a "National Geographic" magazine issue in 1997.
Reception.
AllMusic journalist MacKenzie Wilson considered "The Blue Room" to be "well-crafted with lush harmonies", noting that "Martin's harking vocals reflect common dream pop melodies similar to Gene frontman Martin Rossiter", and singled out "Such a Rush" as being "outstanding". Radio X listed it among the best extended plays of all time.
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