The band's third album, "X&Y," saw them grappling with the weight of massive global fame, balancing stadium-sized ambition with the introspective songwriting that had defined their earlier work.
- "X&Y" was released on 6 June 2005 by Parlophone Records Limited. It reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and number 2 on the US Billboard 200. The album featured the singles "Speed of Sound," "Fix You," and "Talk."
- The album was recorded between August 2004 and April 2005 in various studios, including Olympic Studios and The Pierce Rooms in London. It was produced by Coldplay, with additional production from Rik Simpson, Dan Green, and Rob McRory.
- "X&Y" was a critical and commercial success, selling over 13 million copies worldwide. It was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.
Coldplay is a British rock band formed in London in 1996. They are best known for their anthemic, stadium-filling rock. In 2005, Coldplay were at a commercial peak, following the global success of their previous album, "A Rush of Blood to the Head".
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