Coldplay - Viva La Vida... Continued Discussion

[Popmartijn]

Well given the album a few spins now, and I must say, I am enjoying it. Apart from the atrocious Violet Hill and the average Yes, it's not too bad at all.

Funny. Those two songs (Yes and Violet Hill) are my favourites at the moment. I really like the use of the violin and Martin's vocals in Yes and the pounding rhythm in Violet Hill

 

[last unicorn]

When I first heard Violet Hill, I liked it a lot.
But now, in the context of the whole album, I think it's the weakest song.

 

[Zoots]

Okay so I listened to the CD in my car and what a great album! Several favorites here... Cemeteries of London, Lost!, 42, Yes, Viva La Vida, Strawberry Swing... all 5 star songs IMO. Good job, Coldplay! This is easily close to being my favorite Coldplay album although I'm not sure if it beats Rush, probably not. But it does beat Parachutes for me. I still haven't heard all of X&Y and I was kinda tempted to get it yesterday at BB. It was on sale for $7.99 but still I resisted. I already have half the songs.

Btw,
How not to use clapping: We Suck Young Blood
How to use clapping: Lost!

It was just something I thought about last night while listening and figured I'd post cos after years of bashing in this forum, Coldplay deserves all the love they can get now! They've released a cracking™ album and they didn't even wait till Fall to capitalize on Christmas like a certain other band lol.

Btw, now that the album has turned out to be brilliant, I wonder if Laz has eaten these words...

Enjoy Mediocrity!

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

LOST! is my favorite song by Warmstop.

And LOST is my favorite television show.

I am LOST in a dizzying maze of LOSTNess.

And this weekend I somehow got LOST in the king-sized, satin-sheeted bed of a Brazilian supermodel for 40 hours.

Call me the LOST Ness Monster.

 

[U2democrat]

When I first heard Violet Hill, I liked it a lot.
But now, in the context of the whole album, I think it's the weakest song.

I agree. By itself it's an OK song, but compared with everything else on the album it just doesn't fit.

 

[namkcuR]

Does anyone hear a little bit of the Smashing Pumpkins' 'Disarm' in the middle part of 'Life In Technicolor', where the acoustic guitar becomes more pronounced? Just the melody that would go along with the line 'Disarm you with a smile'.

Maybe it's just me, but I swear I hear it a little bit.

I guess nobody hears it, then?

 

[rjhbonovox]

Life in Technicolour is just a great start to this album. Apparently the vocal version is rumoured to be on their next album. Not sure if this is right though. Still hearing the Radiohead High and Dry influence in the solo on Lost which is no bad thing. They could have fleshed the ending bit out on this song a bit more.

 

[No spoken words]

I guess nobody hears it, then?

I just listened to it, and I did not really hear that, but, I could see how one could, if that makes sense.

 

[Dalton]

All of your opinions on this album are stupid and wrong.

 

[Lancemc]

Quick question for people who know me.

Is this album any good? All I've heard or read about it since the news that Eno was producing was a single on the radio the other day. It was pretty weak.

What's the deal with this one.

 

[Popmartijn]

It is good.
And the single is not indicative of the album (at the very least in sound).

 

[Dalton]

Laz, I don't like it very much, but you are no where near as smart or cultured as I am so you might love it.

 

[Lancemc]

Well that's encouraging at least.

 

[No spoken words]

Quick question for people who know me.

Is this album any good? All I've heard or read about it since the news that Eno was producing was a single on the radio the other day. It was pretty weak.

What's the deal with this one.

I gave it many listens, Lance, and while it clearly does not suck, I cannot truthfully say that I liked it. I genuinely like two songs, and the rest are just meh to me. I'd still check it out, though, if I were you.

 

[No spoken words]

Laz, I don't like it very much, but you are no where near as smart or cultured as I am so you might love it.

You confused Lance with his Dad.

 

[Lancemc]

How does it compare to whatever they called their last abortion of an album?

 

[No spoken words]

How does it compare to whatever they called their last abortion of an album?

Definitely an improvement.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

for rob33 to come in and say how much he hates coldplay again.

 

[Dalton]

How does it compare to whatever they called their last abortion of an album?

In the long run, I think most fans will view them on the same level with one another. Different sounds, but they both lack 'magic'.

 

[Lancemc]

In the long run, I think most fans will view them on the same level with one another. Different sounds, but they both lack 'magic'.

I see.

Well, I'll give it a listen if I get the opportunity, but it's certainly not a purchase at this point.

 

[Dalton]

How does it compare to whatever they called their last abortion of an album?

BTW - I am offended by your use of the word "abortion". I was partially aborted when I was a kid.

 

[Lancemc]

Tsk. Just one post late for that one.

 

[U2Fanatic4ever]

a behind the scenes vid from the Rolling Stone Interview/Cover with Chris Martin.

Behind the Cover : Video Player : Rolling Stone

 

[LMP]

a behind the scenes vid from the Rolling Stone Interview/Cover with Chris Martin.

Behind the Cover : Video Player : Rolling Stone

I saw that cover at Books a Million the other day and it made me laugh. Did he pick up Prince's dry cleaning that day?

 

[phanan]

I gave it many listens, Lance, and while it clearly does not suck, I cannot truthfully say that I liked it. I genuinely like two songs, and the rest are just meh to me. I'd still check it out, though, if I were you.

Really? Just two songs?

I still think this is a great album, and that's after many listens. Far superior to X&Y, and very close to Rush Of Blood.

 

[No spoken words]

Really? Just two songs?

I still think this is a great album, and that's after many listens. Far superior to X&Y, and very close to Rush Of Blood.

Yeah. I mean, more than 10 listens....I tried.

It's definitely better than X&Y, but to me that's not saying a lot.

It should be said that I'm just not a big fan, so it's implied that I'll like it less than anyone that truly likes the band.

 

[lazarus]

BTW - I am offended by your use of the word "abortion". I was partially aborted when I was a kid.

I'll bet you'd trade both of your feet for those balls they scraped off.

But I guess this way you have something in common with Chrissy Martin.

 

[LMP]

I'll bet you'd trade both of your feet for those balls they scraped off.

But I guess this way you have something in common with Chrissy Martin.

I read that Chrissy played the baby in Eraserhead, is this true?

 

[LemonMelon]

How does it compare to whatever they called their last abortion of an album?

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[GirlsAloudFan]

^ Haha that's funny.

But personally I still do enjoy a number of tracks off X + Y when I'm in the right mood.

However, there is a track on that album entitled Swallowed in the Sea which might very well be the worst thing that this band has ever done. Just bad. Crap on toast. I think Gwyneth must have written the lyrics to that one.