A Rush of Blood to the Head is the second album by the band Coldplay, released by Parlophone in 2002. Critics consider it a more mature effort than Coldplay's first album, Parachutes. The cover art was created by Solve Sundsbo .

A Rush of Blood to the Head includes typical pop songs (In my Place), love ballads (Clocks, The Scientist), acoustic songs (Green Eyes) and other more intimate songs, reminiscent of Parachutes.

As of January 2005, the album has sold 2.3 million copies (7x platinum) in the United Kingdom and 9.1 million copies worldwide.

Track listing

1. "Politik" (5:18)
2. "In My Place" (3:48)
3. "God Put A Smile Upon Your Face" (4:57)
4. "The Scientist" (5:09)
5. "Clocks" (5:07)
6. "Daylight" (5:27)
7. "Green Eyes" (3:43)
8. "Warning Sign" (5:31)
9. "A Whisper" (3:58)
10. "A Rush Of Blood To The Head" (5:51)
11. "Amsterdam" (5:19)

Awards and Nominations

Awards

• 2004 Grammy Awards, Record of the Year for Clocks
• 2003 Grammy Awards, Best Alternative Music Album
• 2003 Grammy Awards, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for In My Place
• 2003 Brit Awards, Best British Album

Nominations

• 2003 Mercury Music Prize

External links

• Official site