I'm not going to tell you you're wrong there. While Gary is undoubtedly the most wonderful human being on this planet, Chris Martin is, to a lesser extent, made of some of the same stuff. Great tunes, magnificent natural ability, all-round nice guy. He just doesn't take my breath away like Gary, but he gave the world Fix You so will always dine at the top table for me.
Growing up I was a big fan of take that and especially barlow. But when I hit my twenties and discovered Martin's genius that was it, love the guy. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that