X&Y is the only Coldplay album I know (although obviously i heard their previous singles on the radio). I liked "Speed of Sound" but then I heard "White Shadow" on the radio and that really peaked my interest. So i downloaded the album and even though it seemed forgettable at first, I started to like it more with each listen.
I don't really care if it's overhyped, I bought it because i liked the songs, not because everywhere I go I see big huge posters of them hanging around