Viva La Vida
by: Coldplay
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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 McKennaPeople en Español
Cuando Coldplay anunció con bombo y platillo que su cuarto disco, bajo el ambicioso título de Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends, vendría acompañado de la producción de Brian Eno, dos escenarios se convertían en posibilidad: o se trataba de su peor álbum o la obra maestra de su carrera. Afortunadamente, la producción de Eno no lleva a la banda británica a imitar a U2 por ningún momento, y en cambio, el grupo liderado por Chris Martin presenta el mejor disco en su trayectoria, ofreciendo un sonido distinto, en el que por fin se alejan del pianito hartante de sus primeros tres álbumes y suenan como lo que siempre prometieron ser: una de las mejores bandas del mundo. "Life In Technicolor," "Viva la Vida," y sobre todo el tema "Lost!," representan a Coldplay en su momento cumbre. --Ernesto Sánchez (People en Español
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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.
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 McKennaPeople en Español
Cuando Coldplay anunció con bombo y platillo que su cuarto disco, bajo el ambicioso título de Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends, vendría acompañado de la producción de Brian Eno, dos escenarios se convertían en posibilidad: o se trataba de su peor álbum o la obra maestra de su carrera. Afortunadamente, la producción de Eno no lleva a la banda británica a imitar a U2 por ningún momento, y en cambio, el grupo liderado por Chris Martin presenta el mejor disco en su trayectoria, ofreciendo un sonido distinto, en el que por fin se alejan del pianito hartante de sus primeros tres álbumes y suenan como lo que siempre prometieron ser: una de las mejores bandas del mundo. "Life In Technicolor," "Viva la Vida," y sobre todo el tema "Lost!," representan a Coldplay en su momento cumbre. --Ernesto Sánchez (People en Español
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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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- Coming from a new fan...
I'd never really heard of Coldplay before Viva La Vida.I mean, I knew they existed as a band, but prior to this album, I didn't realize just how amazing a band they are.The title song is very easy to listen to, but it is certainly not the only good song on the album.The entire album is fairly mellow with good beats.I use it as background music both for walking to school and doing my homework.
After buying Viva La Vida, I purchased X&Y, Parachutes, and A Rush of Blood To the Head, ... Read More
Rating: - viva coldplay!!
A refreshing and innovative album from coldplay... love some of their irish influenced tracks... highly recommended esp if you've liked their previous stuff.
Rating: - Magnificent
When I first heard the song "Viva la Vida" at a friend's request, I wasn't sure I liked it. But there was some kind of catch to it that said, "Listen to me again." So I did. When I listened to it a third time, I was hooked.
For me, some songs stand out as giants. They hit me at the right time, at the right place, and in the right way, and they remain favorites for years. "Viva la Vida" was one of those. I was enchanted by the unique subject matter and the beautiful imagery conveyed by the ... Read More
Rating: - Love Coldplay!
I am a big fan of Chris Martin and Coldplay and this CD did not disappoint.Besides Viva La Vida, which I still haven't gotten tired of playing, the other tracks are good to great.Hope they can continue to create great music.
Rating: - Viva La Vida
Viva La Vida being Coldplay's 4th studio album and their 2008 release and was a massive hit all over the world peaking at #1 in UK albums chart, Sweden, New Zeland and the Billboard 200. 4 singles have been realesed from this album, "Violet Hill", "Viva La Vida", "Lovers in Japan" and "Lost!". The booklet does not have lyrics and that is a shame. 4/5.
- Coming from a new fan...I'd never really heard of Coldplay before Viva La Vida.I mean, I knew they existed as a band, but prior to this album, I didn't realize just how amazing a band they are.The title song is very easy to listen to, but it is certainly not the only good song on the album.The entire album is fairly mellow with good beats.I use it as background music both for walking to school and doing my homework.
After buying Viva La Vida, I purchased X&Y, Parachutes, and A Rush of Blood To the Head, ... Read More
- viva coldplay!!A refreshing and innovative album from coldplay... love some of their irish influenced tracks... highly recommended esp if you've liked their previous stuff.
- MagnificentWhen I first heard the song "Viva la Vida" at a friend's request, I wasn't sure I liked it. But there was some kind of catch to it that said, "Listen to me again." So I did. When I listened to it a third time, I was hooked.
For me, some songs stand out as giants. They hit me at the right time, at the right place, and in the right way, and they remain favorites for years. "Viva la Vida" was one of those. I was enchanted by the unique subject matter and the beautiful imagery conveyed by the ... Read More
- Love Coldplay!I am a big fan of Chris Martin and Coldplay and this CD did not disappoint.Besides Viva La Vida, which I still haven't gotten tired of playing, the other tracks are good to great.Hope they can continue to create great music.
- Viva La VidaViva La Vida being Coldplay's 4th studio album and their 2008 release and was a massive hit all over the world peaking at #1 in UK albums chart, Sweden, New Zeland and the Billboard 200. 4 singles have been realesed from this album, "Violet Hill", "Viva La Vida", "Lovers in Japan" and "Lost!". The booklet does not have lyrics and that is a shame. 4/5.
