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Viva La Vida | 
| Artist: Coldplay
Label: Capitol
Category: Music
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Rating:  215 reviews
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Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 5.1 x 0.5
EAN: 5099921688607
ASIN: B000RPTQ1C
Release Date: June 17, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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| Tracks:
| • | 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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Amazon.co.uk
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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Album Description
Coldplay release their fourth album "Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends" on Parlophone. The album comprises 10 brand new tracks, recorded in London, Barcelona and New York with producers Brian Eno and Markus Dravs. "Viva La Vida" follows the hugely successful album "X&Y", which has sold 10 million copies since its release in 2005.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 The Coldplay I've Been Waiting For July 8, 2008
Slyce Man Cometh
This is the kind of Coldplay sound I've been waiting to hear. I'm a Coldplay fan, and through their first 3 albums I could not help but be a little frustrated with each release. While I thoroughly enjoy all of their work, they were always a band I felt could be so much more. The songwriting and musical talent were obviously there, but there was a wall that they weren't busting through even though they had the necessary tools to do so. For all the accolades Parachutes, A Rush of Blood to the Head, and X&Y recieved, there were tracks on each that seemed to be dull fillers that made it onto the album because they had that "Coldplay Sound."
This album has no dull spots. This is what happens when a band experiments successfully. This is what happens when a band tweaks their sound for the better. This is what happened when Coldplay busted through their wall.
 Expected a bit More... July 7, 2008
Lawrence Smith (Baltimore MD)
Two of the tracks reach the bar of Coldplay's past efforts. The rest are rather predictable and therefore rather forgettable. I expected a bit more... Brian Eno softened up a band that was already far enough down the road of Soft Rock as it "needed" to be. Maybe next time--keep trying guys! I'll buy your next one too.
The "Sgt. Pepper" of Coldplay albums July 7, 2008
Greg (Houston, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I waited a couple of weeks to review this album, because it really requires of a bit of time to sink in. Coldplay has always been a little artsy, but the band's previous two albums were much more pop-oriented than this one. I've always been impressed with Coldplay's ability to evolve on each album, and on "Viva La Vida" I think they've done it more than ever before.
The album begins with "Life In Technicolor," and it's an immediate breath of fresh air with all the different sounds going on. I really love this track, but sadly it's merely an intro without any vocals and it's over in about 2 minutes. It's still a great song, I just wish it lasted longer and had some singing. Then we have "Cemeteries Of London," which is kind of a spacey and melancholy song. I didn't think much of it at first, but now I really like it. "Lost" is a pretty basic tune, but something about the percussion fires it up in just the right way to make it really grab you. "42" is great because of all the tempo-changes. It begins slow and quiet with singing and a piano, and sounds an awful lot like something from the Parachutes album. Then it picks up slightly towards the middle, and by the end of the song it takes on an incredibly catchy and much quicker beat. "Yes" is an ok song, but it's really the unlisted song after it (Chinese Sleep Chant) that stood out as a highlight on the album. "Viva La Vida" (the song) is the same song that was heard in television commercials for the album, and it stands out as sounding the most like their previous material. Still, like the rest of the album, this song has a few non-traditional tricks up it's sleeve. It doesn't feature any obvious guitar or piano, it's mostly an orchestral arrangement and a couple of other instruments I'm not even familiar with. The album's first single, "Violet Hill," features dark pounding drums and a slightly gloomy piano. It's kind of a strange choice for a single, but it's ability to get stuck in your head makes sense. I have to say that every song on here is quite good, but I feel the album ends a little prematurely, even with 2 unlisted songs thrown into the middle of the album. But this album is all about experimenting and breaking new ground, and unlike past Coldplay albums, it seems to focus more on instrumentation than singing. It's definitely one of the best of 2008 so far!
How do I know Coldplay are good... July 7, 2008
J. Thomas (Various, USA)
...because they get in your head and get in your soul! I know that sounds cheesy, but it's true.
Except for the first album (which I instantly loved), this is how I usually listen to a Coldplay album:
1. Listen to it and like some tracks, dislike some and am indifferent to others.
2. Later in the day find myself humming one of the songs I "thought" I didn't like. Become puzzled.
3. Listen to album again and LOVE every track!
I don't know of any artist that has this effect on me. Sometimes I need a second listen of an album, but I've never had such a consistent "180" on songs I initially didn't like.
And, I don't see that as a knock on Coldplay, I just think that because their music isn't too poppy and catchy (a GOOD thing), their stuff needs to settle in before it can be truly appreciated. And trust me when I say that I have very eclectic tastes and Coldplay is far from the most abstract stuff I listen too. I just think they have a good mix between mainstream and thought provoking.
Viva La Vida July 7, 2008
K. Caliva (St Louis, MO)
I loved this CD! Coldplay gets better & better each CD they put out. Definately well worth the wait.
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