The death of Britpop didn't necessarily spell the end for its many imitators, chief among them Coldplay. The well-spoken quartet set their domination of the 2000s in motion with this haunting sophomore album, demonstrating their transformation from inoffensively sensitive souls to pop-rock giants. Although often ridiculed for their mum-friendly take on alternative music, the simple beauty of tracks such as 'Clocks' and 'In My Place' is hard to deny. Decade Defining Track: The Scientist