In only two weeks of its initial release - Coldplay’s newest album, Viva La Vida, has sold more album downloads than any other album in digital history. The album has been downloaded a total of 354,000 times - breaking John Mayer’s album download record for Continuum, by 1,000 downloads.
Coldplay - comprised of band members Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion - have sold a total of 32.5 million albums. Their first hit single, “Yellow”, propelled this alternative rock group into music history - followed by such songs as “Clocks”, “Speed of Sound”, and “The Scientist”.
As their album download count increases - Coldplay’s record won’t be touched for quite some time. That is, unless, your not planning on producing a ground shaking album in the coming future…
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sunny beach
July 7th, 2008 at 2:13 am
Pretty impressive. It’s a step up from their last album X&Y so I can see the interest. It makes fans of the band proud I’m sure.
Justin Broderick
July 7th, 2008 at 8:06 am
Well they do make damn fine records! I’m a huge fan.
Algis Kemezys
August 30th, 2008 at 6:37 am
It’s always fun to wonder who will be the next Beatles, U2 or Madonna and it’s comforting to find out it’s ColdPlay who delivered us from rap and began a new chapter.
Smart Boy
August 30th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
I too believe they do an excellent job at producing unique, interesting albums - with songs that are exciting!