At a show that was attended by the likes of Inter Miami's Lionel Messi , Coldplay ended the Music of the Spheres Tour ‘s latest North American leg in style at Hard Rock Stadium.

Yes, I'm aware of this coming over a week after the show—my honeymoon, which kicked off with the band's July 27 concert—took priority.

Still, as a very casual Coldplay fan, it was hard not to be blown away by the band. Their show, which is so eco-friendly that you feel bad breathing in too much air while recovering from dancing, is a hit-filled and hopeful show.

Chris Martin isn't preaching about geopolitics, but the message is clear: be nice to everyone (their “Everyone is an alien somewhere” motto is plastered on everything, from T-shirts to the jumbotron).

Musically, the band has always seemed derivative

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