 The mixing process on all songs for the album was done by American engineer Michael Brauer in New York.During that period, they played on the Carling Tour, which showcased up-and-coming acts.After releasing two EPs without a hit song, Coldplay had their first Top 40 hit with the lead single from "Parachutes", "Shiver", which was released in March 2000, the same week Coldplay played The Forum in Tunbridge Wells supporting the band Terris.