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Tarfumes.com - Viva La Vida
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Manufacturer: Capitol
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 5099921688607
Label: Capitol
Manufacturer: Capitol
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Capitol
Release Date: 2008-06-17
Studio: Capitol
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Editorial Reviews:
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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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Summary: Much better than XY
Comment: Great, great, great album. You can definitely hear the Brian Eno influence but it still feels like Coldplay. It doesn't touch A Rush of Blood...but then again, what does? It's a great album and one of the best I've heard this year.
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Summary: COME ON U2 KNOCKOFFS!
Comment: HEY IF IT WASN'T FOR THE FACT THAT CHRIS MARTIN IS MARRIED TO A MOVIE STAR
WOULD HE EVEN HAVE A RECORD DEAL!
AND BRIAN ENO, HE SHOULD KNOW BETTER........
HEY BRIAN!
WANT TO PRODUCE MY NEXT CD!
MR. JIMMI
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Summary: Colplay - Viva La Vida
Comment: I have to say that I've been a huge fan of Coldplay's since I first heard Yellow almost a decade ago. So I always anxiously await a new Colplay album. And I always have super-high expectations (probably too high).
So upon first listen to Viva La Vida, I was immediately disappointed. It seemed way too short, which lead me to think that they just mailed this one in. My friend said he liked it though, and that it reminded him of the Beatles, which I thought a bit odd.
So upon a 2nd and 3rd listen, I grew to like it a little more with each listening. However, I don't think it's ever going to be as good as their other albums, no matter how many times I listen to it. There is some good stuff on here, but just not epic-good-stuff.
Am I going to be listening to Viva La Vida five years from now like X&Y or A Rush of Blood? It's tough to say... and I think that's the real measure of an album for a band like Coldplay.
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Summary: lost in producer's paradise
Comment: I really love Coldplay's work, but i have to say that this Album is a bit overproduced in a way. Where are all the simple and adictive melodies that the first two albums offered? The guitars? It's like it is Chris Martin and the producers album, not Coldplay's. I'm sure some people apreciate the turn to a more electronic sound and the big sound of the orchestra, but I miss the simpleness of songs like Yellow, Spies and the Scientist. Favourite tracks though are "Yes", "Violet Hill" and "Lovers in Japan"
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Summary: Words can't describe...
Comment: I have been an avid fan of Coldplay from the start and I must say that have still yet to disappoint. Usually my favorite parts of their songs are the strong instumental parts with no lyrics. You just flow with the music. This album is totally different from all their others, it starts out with Life in Technicolor, a completely instrumental track. It starts the album off great. While there aren't a lot of songs a lot of the songs have two sets of the same song, but still completely different. Of course, the old Coldplay is still there with Viva la Vida and Violent Hill. IF you've ever enjoyed Coldplay, believe me this album will not disappoint.
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