Global Colding

Snowpatrol. Arctic Monkeys. Coldplay. Brrr.

Okay, I like Coldplay. I really do. But I still think Chris Martin is a little disconcerting. I mean, he’s got Gwyneth Paltrow, and his band is acclaimed as the greatest thing that’s not U2. But have you seen this dude perform? He’s weird. Not brilliant weird, like Tom Waits, or cool weird, like Jim Morrison. And frankly, Bono has it all over him for voice and attitude.

Nevertheless, Coldplay has built up a solid portfolio of melodic rock-like music that sometimes really hits home. Clocks, A Whisper, Talk, and Viva la Vida from their new album are all vibrant, shimmering, contemporary pop. This week’s wog, God Put a Jog Upon Your Feet, is a fast walk/slow jog; it never really rocks, but it’s great to listen to. Just so long as you don’t have the image of Chris Martin’s contorted body stuck in your head.

Podwogging.com. Try it.