The tone of the band 's first studio album , `` Parachutes '' , was described as melodic pop with `` distorted guitar riffs and swishing percussion '' but also being `` exquisitely dark and artistically abrasive '' .
The tone of the band 's first studio album , `` Parachutes '' , was described as melodic pop with `` distorted guitar riffs and swishing percussion '' . It was also described as being `` exquisitely dark and artistically abrasive '' .