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The early material of the band was compared to acts such as Radiohead, U2, A-ha, and Travis.[6] They achieved worldwide fame with the release of the single Yellow in 2000, followed by their debut album released in the same year, Parachutes, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The band's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), was released to favourable reviews and won multiple awards, including NME's Album of the Year, and has been widely considered the best of the Nelson-produced Coldplay albums. Their next release, X&Y, was initially met with mixed reviews upon its release in 2005. However, the band's fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), was produced by Brian Eno and released again to largely favourable reviews, earning several Grammy nominations and wins.[7]

In October 2006, Coldplay began work on their fourth studio album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, with producer Brian Eno.[64] Taking a break from recording, the band toured Latin America in early 2007, performing in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico.[65] After recording in churches and other venues in Latin America and Spain during their tour, the band said the album would likely reflect Hispanic influence.[66] The group spent the rest of the year recording with Eno.[67]

Martin described Viva la Vida as a new direction for Coldplay: a change from their past three albums, which they have referred to as a trilogy .[68] He said the album featured less falsetto as he allowed his voice's lower register to take precedence.[68] Some songs, such as Violet Hill , contain distorted guitar riffs and bluesy undertones.[68]

Upon release, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends topped the UK album chart, despite having come on the market only three days previously. In that time, it sold 302,000 copies; the BBC called it one of the fastest-selling records in UK history .[76] By the end of June, it had set a new record for most-downloaded album ever.[77][78] In October 2008, Coldplay won two Q Awards for Best Album for Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends and Best Act in the World Today.[79] The band followed up Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends with the Prospekt's March EP, which was released on 21 November 2008. The EP features tracks from the Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends sessions and,[80][81] as well as being available on its own, was issued as a bonus disc with later editions of Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends.[82] Life in Technicolor II was the only single released from the EP.