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Viva la Coldplay

10:31, 2008-Jun-26 .. 0 comments .. Link

Did anyone go out and buy Coldplay's new album last week? Well, I have it! And, I have to say that I am impressed. Not because Coldplay isn't good or anything, but because I'd heard it was different; in more of a rock sense than say...adult contemporary.

I've loved Coldplay's past albums, but I've also had to be in a certain mood to listen to them. They're not something you want to listen to on your morning commute and trying to stay awake.

From Wikipedia:

"Coldplay's early material was compared to acts such as Jeff Buckley, U2, and Travis. Since the release of Parachutes, Coldplay have drawn influence from other sources, including Echo and the Bunnymen, Kate Bush and George Harrison on A Rush of Blood to the Head, Johnny Cash and Kraftwerk for X&Y and Arcade Fire and My Bloody Valentine on Viva la Vida."

Hmmm...okay, I can hear a little bit of Jeff Buckley, especially in earlier albums. But Kate Bush, and My Bloody Valentine? Not so much. Besides, I think Coldplay has a wide enough audience now that there is no need for comparisons. Their current music sales rank on Amazon is #1.

Anyways, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends has a bit of the slower rock you're used to, mixed in with a bunch more lively percussion and guitar riffs. On a poll from Coldplaying.com, listeners' most favorite track is "Viva la Vida", with the last song from the album (also a title track) "Death and All His Friends (The Escapist)" coming in second. Personally, I'd say my favorite is "Lost!" or "Strawberry Swing", it's too hard to decide between the two.

The band started working on this album back in 2006. So, since it's been said that their next album will be released late next year, I think it's safe to bet that they're on a recording streak. It'll be fun to hear what's on the next album.