Paul Weller Slams 'Bland' Coldplay

busybeeburns · 09-10-2005, 03:37 PM

Former Jam frontman Paul Weller has launched a scathing attack on the music of Coldplay and pop newcomer James Blunt, describing their songs as "fucking bland".

The songwriter is delighted his children are as passionate about music as Weller was during his teen years, but thinks much of today's music lacks the vigour of music from past decades. Weller, 47, says, "My two eldest kids are just mad for music and it's great to see another generation who are passionate about music, especially after those fallow years of Westlife and reality bullshit. It's good to go out to gigs again.

"I don't get Coldplay and James Blunt though. They bore the shit out of me. I've met Chris Martin before and I don't want to slag him off because he's a lovely lad, but his music is too fucking bland."

Source: contactmusic.com

kekita · 09-10-2005, 03:40 PM

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Quote:

"I don't get Coldplay and James Blunt though. They bore the shit out of me.

that's how its supposed to be- parents are not meant to get the music of today

except the cool ones

coldplay_steph · 09-10-2005, 03:45 PM

Thats a bit harsh- but then i suppose he has the right to an opinion......atleast he said 'he's a lovely lad'

mandymcnabb · 09-10-2005, 03:58 PM

Who is Paul Weller?

exactly.

fudge · 09-10-2005, 04:04 PM

Yeah, exactly.

Personally I find Paul Weller's music pretty bland and not particularly memorable.

I went to see James Blunt last weekend at the Barrowlands in Glasgow and enjoyed it a lot. Great atmosphere. Great guy. And great support band!! 'The Boy Least Likely to'. I was really impressed.

God that sounded like a review didn't it?

'Great night out for all the family...5 stars all round!'

coldplay_steph · 09-10-2005, 04:06 PM

I dont like any of Paul Weller's songs. Not my cuppa tea at all. My mum loves him though

I quite like the song's i've heard by James Blunt, talented guy.

stevemah · 09-10-2005, 04:44 PM

i like paul wellrs music, hes done some great stuff. his new albums great too

GazeboflossUK · 09-10-2005, 05:32 PM

Yeah, Paul Weller has some great stuff I think but he shows he lack of understanding when he puts James Bland (I mean Blunt

) and Coldplay together like that. Coldplay aren't like Blunt at all. People who think Coldplay are similar to Blunt are WAY off and don't know what they are talking about.
There are alot of people who tend to put bands & artists together like that - I guess they aren't listening to the music in the same way I am. Fools.

mc_squared · 09-10-2005, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by busybeeburns
Former Jam frontman Paul Weller has launched a scathing attack on the music of Coldplay and pop newcomer James Blunt, describing their songs as "fucking bland".

The songwriter is delighted his children are as passionate about music as Weller was during his teen years, but thinks much of today's music lacks the vigour of music from past decades. Weller, 47, says, "My two eldest kids are just mad for music and it's great to see another generation who are passionate about music, especially after those fallow years of Westlife and reality bullshit. It's good to go out to gigs again.

"I don't get Coldplay and James Blunt though. They bore the shit out of me. I've met Chris Martin before and I don't want to slag him off because he's a lovely lad, but his music is too fucking bland.

Source: contactmusic.com

HE's a fine one to talk!! His best years were with The Jam - and that was long, long ago!

Nettie · 09-10-2005, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mandymcnabb
Who is Paul Weller?

exactly.

I think it's very unprofessional of him IMO.

coldplay_steph · 09-10-2005, 05:36 PM

Yeah like people with Coldplay and Keane, that really bugs me. Sorry to Keane fans but i cant stand them. They are talented and their songs are very catchy, but i dont like them, all their stuff's a bit 'samey'.

Nettie · 09-10-2005, 05:41 PM

I know. We get Keane Keane Keane all day long on the radio @ work. Drives me nuts...

But in no way is Coldplay 'bland'. They have so much variety in their music.

amsterdam528 · 09-10-2005, 05:49 PM

Most people judge Coldplay soley on what they hear on the radio. I'm bored with Speed of Sound, so I don't blame him for saying that.

However, many of Coldplay's best songs are unknown by most of the public, so they never hear the true depth and emotion of their music.

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coldplay_steph · 09-10-2005, 05:51 PM

^Hahahaaha brilliant

Nettie · 09-10-2005, 05:53 PM

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GazeboflossUK Like Sleaze In The Park Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,621 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah, Paul Weller has some great stuff I think but he shows he lack of understanding when he puts James Bland (I mean Blunt ) and Coldplay together like that. Coldplay aren't like Blunt at all. People who think Coldplay are similar to Blunt are WAY off and don't know what they are talking about. There are alot of people who tend to put bands & artists together like that - I guess they aren't listening to the music in the same way I am. Fools. __________________ We are tired of your abuse Try to stop us it's no use Society's arms think they're smart I find satisfaction in what they lack We are born with a chance I am gonna have my chance Rise above... Rise above... http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/5...banner1rf7.gif I'm not here...

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mc_squared Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 67,519 My Mood: Location: Wherever life takes me Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Paul Weller Slams 'Bland' Coldplay Quote: Originally Posted by busybeeburns Former Jam frontman Paul Weller has launched a scathing attack on the music of Coldplay and pop newcomer James Blunt, describing their songs as "fucking bland". The songwriter is delighted his children are as passionate about music as Weller was during his teen years, but thinks much of today's music lacks the vigour of music from past decades. Weller, 47, says, "My two eldest kids are just mad for music and it's great to see another generation who are passionate about music, especially after those fallow years of Westlife and reality bullshit. It's good to go out to gigs again. "I don't get Coldplay and James Blunt though. They bore the shit out of me. I've met Chris Martin before and I don't want to slag him off because he's a lovely lad, but his music is too fucking bland. Source: contactmusic.com HE's a fine one to talk!! His best years were with The Jam - and that was long, long ago! __________________ LIFE ISN'T MEANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY Be yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. Work to live - don't live to work...................... Age is purely a state of mind! Don't waste your time on jealousy. Success is a journey, NOT a destination. Life is a marathon, NOT a sprint! http://www.generationterrorists.com/...sunscreen.html

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coldplay_steph (The Lukewarm) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 21,275 Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thats a bit harsh- but then i suppose he has the right to an opinion......atleast he said 'he's a lovely lad'

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fudge WILLUVER Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,188 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Yeah, exactly. Personally I find Paul Weller's music pretty bland and not particularly memorable. I went to see James Blunt last weekend at the Barrowlands in Glasgow and enjoyed it a lot. Great atmosphere. Great guy. And great support band!! 'The Boy Least Likely to'. I was really impressed. God that sounded like a review didn't it? 'Great night out for all the family...5 stars all round!'

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coldplay_steph (The Lukewarm) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 21,275 Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I dont like any of Paul Weller's songs. Not my cuppa tea at all. My mum loves him though I quite like the song's i've heard by James Blunt, talented guy.

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stevemah Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,570 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	i like paul wellrs music, hes done some great stuff. his new albums great too

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Nettie Guy Berryman's Pick Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 10,879 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Quote: Originally Posted by mandymcnabb Who is Paul Weller? exactly. I think it's very unprofessional of him IMO.

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coldplay_steph (The Lukewarm) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 21,275 Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Yeah like people with Coldplay and Keane, that really bugs me. Sorry to Keane fans but i cant stand them. They are talented and their songs are very catchy, but i dont like them, all their stuff's a bit 'samey'.

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Nettie Guy Berryman's Pick Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 10,879 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I know. We get Keane Keane Keane all day long on the radio @ work. Drives me nuts... But in no way is Coldplay 'bland'. They have so much variety in their music.

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coldplay_steph (The Lukewarm) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 21,275 Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	^Hahahaaha brilliant

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