Coldplay - Viva La Vida... Continued Discussion

[angelordevil]

I want Folk Guitar Hero: Dylan Edition. That would own... and you'd have to try and sing-along.

That would be so incredible, and probably the most challenging game ever. I saw him a few weeks ago...I gave up on the lyrics and just tried to absorb his coolness--it just bounced back and made him even cooler.

Can't believe I resisted listening to it before it was released and only listened once I picked it up today.
Cemeteries of London & Lost are my faves thus far

Listened to the entire album today...Lost! is especially great. I'm surprised with the cohesiveness of the album. Definite Arcade Fire inspirations, and even Echo & the Bunnymen on one track. That's a good thing.

 

[intedomine]

I'm surprised with the cohesiveness of the album. .

Same, there seems to be a startling contrast in the mood of each song, yet they flow into each other oh so very nicely.

Lost! is a delightful blend of U2, Radiohead and Timbaland. Flawless.

 

[corianderstem]

Reaction upon first listen:



I think it's really, really, really good.

 

[intedomine]

Setlist from last night's London gig:

'Life In Technicolor'
'Violet Hill'
'Clocks'
'In My Place'
'Viva La Vida'
'Chinese Sleep Chant'
'God Put A Smile Upon Your Face'
'42'
'Square One'
'Trouble'
'Lost!'
'Strawberry Swing'
'Yellow'
'If I Should Fall From Grace With God'
'Fix You'
'Lovers In Japan'

 

[gareth brown]

I'm still waiting for Rob33 to acknowledge he fucked that one up big time.

hahaha yeah he addressed pretty much everything else in the last thread and conveniently missed that one out!

Anyway, the whole Life In Technicolor/Streets argument is a whole heap of crap that doesn't deserve attention in my opinion.
What makes it a rip-off of Streets or City Of Blinding Lights? I'm genuinely very curious because anything that has atmospheric intros or uplifting riffs or something is just going to be put down by almost over-protective over-excited U2 fans with a very close-minded view of a band's new album simply because of previous U2 comparisons.

PLUS - see that setlist for monday?!? The DRUMMER sang the lead on that song 'If I Should Fall From Grace With God'!!! a fucking POGUES SONG!!!! OMG!!!!!!11 sound familiar, that guy totally wants to be Larry Mullen!!!!!! WAKE UP PEOPLE!

 

[Mr. V]

Setlist from last night's London gig:

'Life In Technicolor'
'Violet Hill'
'Clocks'
'In My Place'
'Viva La Vida'
'Chinese Sleep Chant'
'God Put A Smile Upon Your Face'
'42'
'Square One'
'Trouble'
'Lost!'
'Strawberry Swing'
'Yellow'
'If I Should Fall From Grace With God'
'Fix You'
'Lovers In Japan'

That's a great set.

 

[gareth brown]

i hear 'Chinese Sleep Chant' got a muted response...shame considering it's like the best thing on the album

 

[u2popmofo]

Reaction upon first listen:



I think it's really, really, really good.

Me 2

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

I thought the EXACT same thing. For a second there, I thought I was in EYKIW.

I think it's due to fact that Sicy's last post locking the thread in EYKIW has a link to this thread...

 

[phanan]

I put the CD on my home stereo last night (had only listened to it on the iPod previously), and this album sounds fantastic on a nice sound system.

 

[Zoots]

So you're saying I should get it on CD instead of saving my monies?

 

[phanan]

I think this is one CD worth having.

I like the packaging, too.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

wait for the 8-track Zoots....

 

[Popmartijn]

So you're saying I should get it on CD instead of saving my monies?

From what I've heard, the vinyl in the US includes a copy of the CD.

 

[coemgen]

I think this is one CD worth having.

I like the packaging, too.

I agree. I'm very happy I bought it . . . despite knowing all the lyrics to the songs already.

 

[LMP]

I still can't get into "Yes," but that's okay.

The title track, "Life in Technicolor" (I can hear the Low similarities now), "Death and All His Friends," and "Lovers in Japan / Reign of Love" are the real winners here.

 

[corianderstem]

When "Yes" started off, I thought "oh, this is going to be the one song on the album I don't like". But then that second half started off, and it was great. So I liked half of it!

I love "Life in Technicolor," but wish it was longer. It's gorgeous.

I think in the context of the album, "Violet Hill" even sounds better than it does on its own.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

Yes kicks ass...

And I agree about Violet Hill, I wasn't to impressed with it originaly but it has grown on me in context with the rest of the album

 

[Visiongfx]

YouTube - Coldplay Interview on AT&T blue room



That song thats playing in the background sounds so awesome, could it be a sneak peak of a b-side from their viva la vida sessions??

I really hope we hear all the b-sides soon!

 

[last unicorn]

Is there any download of the latest London concert available?

Looks like a great set.

 

[powerhour24]

I think this is one CD worth having.

I like the packaging, too.

I don't. I was already sick of the cheap paper packaging trend, I don't know what the hell is up with the extra insert thing twist this album put on said trend. Anyway, jewel cases need to stop disappearing.

 

[Zoots]

I don't. I was already sick of the cheap paper packaging trend, I don't know what the hell is up with the extra insert thing twist this album put on said trend. Anyway, jewel cases need to stop disappearing.

Man, you are one grumpy mofo today!

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

Is there any download of the latest London concert available?

Looks like a great set.

there are torrents about from what I can tell, i haven't seen any direct links yet...

this sounds like a job for xavi or impy....

 

[powerhour24]

Haha, not really. My anger (more light-hearted than it came off I guess) stems from trying to drive and take the CD out of that bizarre paper labyrinth at the same time

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

Is it like In Rainbows? Cus that one is a royal pain in the ass when you're driving...

 

[phanan]

there are torrents about from what I can tell, i haven't seen any direct links yet...

this sounds like a job for xavi or impy....

It's out there in the blogs, too.

Here are some links that I found.

Part 1 - http://rapid share.com/files/123264033/2008-06-16_-_Brixton_Academy_FM_01.rar

Part 2 - http://rapid share.com/files/123265348/2008-06-16_-_Brixton_Academy_FM_02.rar

As always, remove the space.

ETA: Click on the link first, which will open in a new window and tell you that the page is not found, and then put rapid share together as one word.

 

[Zoots]

Is it like In Rainbows? Cus that one is a royal pain in the ass when you're driving...

That's why you are supposed to make your own jewel case like I did with IR.

Wait, does this mean you haven't bought VLV yet?

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

no

 

[powerhour24]

Is it like In Rainbows? Cus that one is a royal pain in the ass when you're driving...

I can't say as I only have the download of IR, but its like a lot of recent paper cases where the CD slides out of one of the creases, but there's a surprise inside! Its then in another envelope like thing...I'll probably ditch it and just have it in the crease like R.E.M.'s Accelerate and MMJ's Evil Urges.

 

[powerhour24]

no

For shame! I waited for a CD rip leak to listen to it, but even so it sounded so much better blaring in the car on the way home on the actual release.