If You Like... Coldplay

Since releasing Parachutes in 2000, Coldplay's sound has mutated endlessly. They've made Brian Eno-aided electronic explorations, toyed with the sounds of South America, dabbled in dance music, and floated through wistful folktronica. Their resplendent diversity makes them a stepping-stone to all kinds of music past and present: Consider Coldplay the compass of this rich playlist.