12 Coldplay Months of 2011: August

Brent · 28-12-2011, 12:41 AM

August was a very exciting month for Coldplayers all over the world. It was peppered with festival dates, LP5 news and glorious, glorious redemption: Confirmation of Mylo Xyloto’s existence! The experience was nerving and tumultuous for avid Coldplay fans.

NEWS
Coldplay rumors were running rampant! The buildup for the as-yet-untitled LP5 was astounding. The most pressing question was: What will the new album be called? Here are a few examples of failed rumors, both ridiculous and fairly good guesses. Essentially, all we were given was a quote provided by Chris in a January interview: It most likely "Starts with an M. Two words."

Some lovely ideas:

1. Mnemonics and Murals (from a YouTube comment that was deleted)
2. Mutagenic Xylobrytes (Thanks to the now-banned Coldplayer1317. He was great.)
3. Major Minus

But finally, on August 12, we got redemption, with this image, early in the morning. Thanks to EMI Central America for tipping us, (

Spoiler

Coldplayers were of course up to receive the following image on the official Coldplay site:

...and an era was born. The title is quite possibly the most debated piece of Coldplay history to date. Here are a few (over)reactions of lovely Coldplayers:

Quote:
Originally Posted by periahdark;4920391
I'm currently screaming into my pillow!!! AAAAAAAHHHH!

Quote:
Originally Posted by admnistramation;4920395

Spoiler

Quote:
Originally Posted by tauiwi;4920603
HAHA SUCK IT HATERS

FUCKING BRILLIANT TITLE

GREAT SLEUTHING

So, it was well-received and panned alike.

That was the big news, but here are some other highlights.

Mixing in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Celebrity shenanigans (Always hilarious)

Fix You covered by 40 artists for charity

CONCERTS

A new album means PROMOTION. Which was a total WIN for Coldplayers this Summer ***insert shameless plug for Lollapalooza here (I was there and it was totally badass)***

Unfortunately, though, there were only TWO festival dates for August. Then: Will, Jonny, Chris, and Guy took a much-needed two-week break from their awesomeness.

ATT/Samsung Summer Crush Concert Series: Los Angeles, CA, USA

This concert was recorded and broadcast on Jimmy Kimmel. Here's some pictures:

Spoiler

Oh yeah, and this video was from that concert. What a douchebag:

Douche at Coldplay Concert - part 2 - YouTube

Lollapalooza: Chicago, IL, USA (August 5)

I was here and it was awesome. Need I say more?

Here's a picture. To be honest, they're all kind of the same.

....and that was August! A great month indeed.

Thank you, and now, I must be going.

Let me know if you'd like me to add a poll or anything. Or if I blatantly forgot something. Thanks for the great opportunity!

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Originally Posted by Wyrd
Brent
"A name normaly given to the most caring, warm people in the world, these people will make you feel beautiful and always keep you smiling. Sexy 'almost mighty fine' beasts.
Its near imposible to not fall in love with a Brent."

Brent · 28-12-2011, 12:42 AM

Ugh I messed up the links. Hold on.

EDIT: All fixed! I think. Let me know if any are broken.

austengirl · 28-12-2011, 03:40 AM

Great job Brent!

Xylobrites was a pretty good guess in retrospect!

DundahMifflin · 28-12-2011, 07:04 AM

Great job, Brent. May and August were certainly the best months for Coldplayers this year.

Me gusta.

filiprasmusson · 28-12-2011, 12:06 PM

Thanks brent, that was great!

Alien Radio · 28-12-2011, 01:34 PM

Nice review

Thanks!

Mrk · 28-12-2011, 07:39 PM

Great review Brent!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Baw8cc;5140328
2. Mutagenic Xylobrytes (Thanks to the now-banned Coldplayer1317. He was great.)

ilovechriss · 28-12-2011, 09:54 PM

This made me laugh. ->

Quote:
Originally Posted by Baw8cc;5140328

2. Mutagenic Xylobrytes (Thanks to the now-banned Coldplayer1317. He was great.)

Thanks for the review, it was a great month

nancyk58 · 28-12-2011, 09:59 PM

Thanks for the review.

juliro09 · 29-12-2011, 02:50 AM

Thank You very much

busybeeburns · 31-12-2011, 12:00 PM

great review Brent!

Raphaele · 02-01-2012, 02:20 PM

thank you

28-12-2011, 12:42 AM	#2
Brent Rudy Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 12,102 My Mood: Location: St. Louis, MO Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 204 Thanked 371 Times in 231 Posts	Ugh I messed up the links. Hold on. EDIT: All fixed! I think. Let me know if any are broken. __________________ 2-3-2003 - St. Louis, MO - 5-6-2005 - Chicago, IL - 9-17-2005 - St. Louis, MO - 2-26-2006 - Dallas, TX - 3-31-2006 - Chicago, IL - 6-23-2008 - New York City (MSG!) - 11-13-2008 - Kansas City, MO - 7-24-2009 - St. Louis, MO - 8-5-2011 - LOLLAPALOOZA (Chicago, IL) 6-22-2012 - Dallas, TX 7-28-2012 - Chicago, IL Quote: Originally Posted by Wyrd Brent "A name normaly given to the most caring, warm people in the world, these people will make you feel beautiful and always keep you smiling. Sexy 'almost mighty fine' beasts. Its near imposible to not fall in love with a Brent."

28-12-2011, 07:04 AM	#4
DundahMifflin He never rows. Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2,901 My Mood: Location: Amarillo, TX Gender: Country: Seen CP: 1 times Fav. CP album: X&Y Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 368 Thanked 113 Times in 79 Posts	Great job, Brent. May and August were certainly the best months for Coldplayers this year. Me gusta. __________________

28-12-2011, 01:34 PM	#6
Alien Radio Fran Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 10,121 My Mood: Location: Hinnom, TX Gender: Country: Chat posts: 3 Thanks given: 641 Thanked 439 Times in 305 Posts	Nice review Thanks! __________________ Best new member 2011. Southern and Eastern Europe ambassador 2012. ♡ ▲ ♭

28-12-2011, 07:39 PM	#7
Mrk WUBWUBWUBWUBWUBWUB Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 12,574 My Mood: Location: Lost in time Gender: Country: Chat posts: 1 Thanks given: 90 Thanked 177 Times in 141 Posts	Great review Brent! Quote: Originally Posted by Baw8cc;5140328 2. Mutagenic Xylobrytes (Thanks to the now-banned Coldplayer1317. He was great.) __________________ LFM / YT / SC

28-12-2011, 09:54 PM	#8
ilovechriss Coldplayer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,940 My Mood: Location: 422 Charlie Brown Boulevard, The Little Apple Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	This made me laugh. -> Quote: Originally Posted by Baw8cc;5140328 2. Mutagenic Xylobrytes (Thanks to the now-banned Coldplayer1317. He was great.) Thanks for the review, it was a great month __________________ 171211 <3 Random waving!

28-12-2011, 03:40 AM	#3
austengirl Horror Egg Walking Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 362 My Mood: Location: Nashville, Tennessee Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great job Brent! Xylobrites was a pretty good guess in retrospect!

28-12-2011, 12:06 PM	#5
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28-12-2011, 09:59 PM	#9
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29-12-2011, 02:50 AM	#10
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31-12-2011, 12:00 PM	#11
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