Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends (Gatefold Digipack) |
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by: Coldplay  |
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| Binding: Audio CD EAN: 5099921211409 Label: Parlophone/EMI Manufacturer: Parlophone/EMI Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Parlophone/EMI Release Date: June 12, 2008 Studio: Parlophone/EMI Sales Rank: 46 |
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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 |
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Rating:  - Much hyped, but very disappointingLike millions, I looked forward to this CD and bought it as soon as it was out. What a disappointment. Instead of the sublime melodies of Rush of Blood we get overblown orchestrations that swamp any melody. The lyrics are often lost behind a wall of sound - not that that matters too much as they are generally banal rubbish. This is a CD ruined by overproduction. But this may be a cover for poor lyrics, no melody and not a singable song among them. Don't waste ... Read More Rating:  - As good as ever!Coldplay are one of the those rare bands who are capable of producing consistently good albums. This album is a fantasctic journey of catchy riffs and instrumentals coupled with the usual quality Coldplay lyrics & vocals. I have enjoyed all of Coldplay's albums and to date they have all offered something different with this album being no exception. I would highly recommend this album to all music lovers. Rating: - AMAZINGThis Album is the best from coldplay its amazing defintly worth the money Rating: - Touched by the hand of EnoBefore anything, I have to mention that this is written by someone who is not a dedicated Coldplay fan. Over the years, I have enjoyed most of their singles but was never motivated enough to rush out (or rather log on) and buy any of their previous albums. This time around though, I picked up a rumour that their new album had Eno in the production seat. As I have the habit of picking up everything that Eno has some involvement in - no matter how small or immaterial -, I bought the album ... Read More Rating: - Viva! Coldplay!Ambition and ability are two words that can be never disputed with Coldplay. Keeping to the same underlying formula, with a songwriter as expressive and tuned in with his audience as Chris Martin, Coldplay can tweak and probe to create different sounding albums. As proved with "A Rush Of Blood To The Head" which was a much darker album than the innocent and defining "Parachutes", the band have always managed to keep the sound fresh. This album is no different, distinctly different to "X&Y" ... Read More |
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