Originally titled "Zero Theory", "X&Y" was released after a considerable amount of hype and was a significant commercial success, reaching the top spot of many charts worldwide, including the United Kingdom and United States, the latter being their first.
Originally titled "Zero Theory", "X&Y" was released in a year of highly anticipated albums such as industrial rock act Nine Inch Nails' "With Teeth". It has been considered a landmark achievement of the band, conquering the top spot of many charts worldwide, including the United Kingdom and United States, the latter being their first.