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Music : Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friendsby: Coldplay
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Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk review: To say there has been a lot of anticipation for Coldplay’s fourth album, Viva La Vida, is an understatement. Having enlisted legendary leftfield producer Brian Eno, borrowed their album title from a painting by renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and made tantalising remarks about sonic reinvention, the world has been curious (to say the least) to hear what the ‘new’ Coldplay might sound like. Viva La Vida definitely makes some departures from the band’s usual formula, which happens to be one of the most commercially successful rock-pop blueprints of recent years. The plangent chords, emotive melodies, stadium-rock rhythms and universal lyrical concerns remain, but Martin and co. have gone out on several limbs here, incorporating instrumental tracks ("Life In Technicolour"), using subtle North African and Latin elements ("Yes", "Strawberry Swing"), and overhauling previously strict verse-chorus-verse structures in favour of slightly more avant arrangements. The old Coldplay still shine through (see tracks like "Violet Hill" and the title song) but even their classic sound feels more muscular and confident. The band’s new flourishes, cosmetic and self-conscious as they may be, are enough to make Viva La Vida a welcome break from the old routine--Danny McKenna CD Description: Coldplay’s fourth studio album, Viva La Vida, Or Death And All His Friends, sees the band emerge from the success of 2005's X&Y with the same hunger that has gained them global success ever since 2000's Parachutes. Lead single "Violet Hill" contains trademark catchy piano hooks, along with a heavy guitar edge.
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 Rating: - like a good red winelike so many i did not like this when i first listened, but i love the band so left it for a week and tried again. been doing this for the past month and now really rate this album. don't expect some of their hypnotically greats of previous albums but do expect great music that will easily stand the test of time. Rating: - GoodDidn't think much of the tunes when I first heard them, which is always a good sign. After a few listenings it's suddenly just come alive. Ecellent! Rating:  - stunningcolplay couldn't get bigger so they just got better instead. this is an amazing album, it seemed impossible for coldplay to write an album better than X and Y but the least you can say is it's as good as. Rating:  - Self-consciousness numptyishness spoils fundamentally good LP or how good can music made by a man who knits his own jumpers be?Brian Eno realigns Coldplay here in much the same way as he did U2 on "The Unforgettable Fire". Whilst his work with Bongo and the boys has long since gone stale, Coldplay's decision to employ him has "sound designer" works wonders for both band and producer and makes for an interesting LP - though one that does not hit the same heights as his best work with U2. Why doesn't it do this? As some have commented I think it comes down to the band's and in particular the lead singer's self-consciousness. ... Read More Rating:  - BrrrrrrColdplay kinda slowly crept up on us with Yellow (I think giving their CD away free with a Sunday Newspaper set them off) and the drizly video for Yellow, meant we could say 'yeah I been there'...but sorry the fake blokeishness, the strange , idot, beatle-esque clothing, the use of tiny tatty guitars, and 18th centurt military drums , have made me turn my face away from these guys......their not communicating with me anymore...cos i dont get them..... Browse for similar items by category:
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