411 Mania — It's self-inflicted... more info

Guardian Music — To the Q magazine awards at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Monday, where U2 were named the greatest act of the past 25 years. It was a special prize, you see, because it is Q's 25th birthday. Best band in the world today – ie the past 25 minutes... more info

ContactMusic — Coldplay have been named Best Act in the World Today The Mylo Xyloto band beat off competition from the likes of Muse Arcade Fire Kasabian Arctic Monkeys and U2 to take the coveted honour at this years Q Awards - held at Londons Grosvenor Hous... more info

Monsters and Critics — more info

NME — Band say the only pressure they feel is 'self-inflicted' more info

DrownedInSound — Whereas once the effort would have gone on making a great overall album and the singles would have been almost incidental, on Mylo Xyloto there is a distinct feeling of effort having gone into making big singles, rather than a great album. Read... more info

NME — Coldplay, Justice and Florence And The Machine all have new stuff out more info

USA Today Music — Whatever his inspiration, Chris Martin hits every emotion, from defiance to romance to solace. more info

Chicago Tribune — Even with Eno on board, U.K. quartet plays it safe2 stars (out of 4) more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Some folks like Coldplay. Some folks like Tom Waits. I happen to like both. So rather than shortchange either, I gave them equal time this week. Like it or lump it. more info