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Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends

Coldplay

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Alternative rock giants, Coldplay, return to increase their global success with their fourth studio album, Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends. Investing the same hunger that has gained them multi-million album sales worldwide, Coldplay arrive back on the music scene with a host of new world tracks that emit charm and make up their most experimental record to date.

Since the release of their Mercury Prize nominated debut, Parachutes, Coldplay have dominated the charts with their soft rock. By sticking to a similar formula with all of their albums, from their acclaimed debut through to 2005's X&Y, Coldplay have constructed one of most recognisable sounds of the British music scene today. Viva La Vida, however, sees the band develop their style further to experiment with creative elements. The opening track is 'Life In Technicolor', a world-pop delight that in a mix of layered chiming and escalating beats erupts into the gothic 'Cemeteries Of London'. While the church organ led 'Lost!' ups the tempo with hand clapping and funky beats, the piano tinkling and strained vocals of Chris Martin on '42' sees Coldplay return to their established formula with a track that resembles their Top 10 hit 'Trouble'. As the catchy piano hook and guitar edge of 'Violet Hill' outlines a political message, the combination of slashing chords and violin bursts on tracks such as 'Viva La Vida' demonstrate fully the inspiration that the band have taken from cultural and musical influences to bring together this eclectic album.

Touching on different style elements, Viva La Vida is Coldplay's grown up album. By taking a new direction musically Coldplay have created a record that contains not only all of the sturdy melodies and universal themes that their fans have come to expect but adds interesting soundscapes to intrigue those less familiar with their enchanting music.

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Track List

Life In Technicolor
Cemeteries Of London
Lost!
42
Lovers In Japan/Reign Of Love
Yes
Viva La Vida
Violet Hill
Strawberry Swing
Death And All His Friends

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GreenA | 13/10/2009 | See all GreenA's reviews (5) »

Ok so im not the biggest coldplay fan, didnt own any of there albums but then a freind suggested we go see them at wembley on the 18 sep. seeing as we had ordered are tickets 6 months before hand i though i better get the album so i know what to expect and i was amazed, all of the songs on it are fantastic. since seeing them live i have bought all of there albums and this is by far the best. a must buy for 4.99

Great Album

Peacey | 28/09/2009 | See all Peacey's reviews (3) »

Great album, different direction. Alot better than X&Y. Coldplay back at their best. Saw them at Wembley only a few weeks ago and they were amazing and the songs they played from this album spoke for themselves. Would definitely recommend.

good solid album

digoutursoul | 03/09/2009 | See all digoutursoul's reviews (2) »

ok im not the biggest coldplay fan but bought this and its not bad at all not as good as rush of blood but none the less a solid album i would recomend it to all indie type music fans a good one for the collection,,,