Coldplay, the English band led by Chris Martin, held the first of their four exciting concerts at Dublin’s Croke Park on a recent Thursday evening. The spectacular shows saw every single ticket sell out, indicating that nearly one out of every twenty people in Ireland will witness their performance before they depart.
Pat Carty, in his review of the opening night, suggested that it is incredibly difficult not to get caught up in the infectious atmosphere as the stadium buzzes with music, vibrantly lit by the audience’s wristbands and filled with sheer happiness. He noted that while Coldplay’s heartfelt attitude may be seen as unsophisticated by the Gallaghers from Oasis and other rock purists, Chris Martin couldn’t care less. Instead, he puts his energy into creating an extraordinary show that stops at nothing short of setting Croke Park ablaze, all to captivate the elated crowd.