Coldplay became one of the biggest selling bands since 2000, and they had achieved initial success through their debut album "Parachutes" which was 2x platinum in the United States and 9x platinum in United Kingdom. It was reported that it has sold around 13 million globally!
They released their second album in 2002 "A Rush of Blood to the Head" which continues the mellow alternative rock sound Coldplay has started with "Parachutes". The album featured "In My Place" as the lead single which is known for its melancholic rock sound. It became their highest peak in UK Singles Chart at that time for reaching number 2. In European Hot 100 Singles, it peaked at number 8. The song failed to enter the Billboard Hot 100, while it reached number 17 at Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. Its music video gained more than 260 million views on YouTube.