Coldplay: The Best Song On Each Studio Album

9. Yellow - Parachutes

As one of the early songs that put Coldplay on the map, Yellow helped solidify what people would recognize as Coldplay's distinctive sound.

The track heavily features a guitar riff crafted and performed by lead guitarist, Jonny Buckland, and the song's heartfelt and passionate lyrics are beautifully delivered by the group's frontman, Chris Martin.

In addition to those elements, Will Champion's drumming provides a consistent energy all throughout the track. The backing vocals give Yellow the extra lift it needed to feel complete, bringing everything together to form a unique sound that is instantly recognizable. The final mix conjures up powerful emotions for those who hear the song.

What's so incredible about Yellow is that all these years later it still manages to captivate listeners and pull them into the moment. The track has a tremendous ability to transport people into a different headspace and affect their emotions. It paints a beautiful picture of love and admiration, inviting fans to think about someone they care about as they listen.

Yellow somehow manages to feel fresh after more than two decades, and remains one of the greatest post-Britpop songs ever recorded.