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Viva La Vida

by: Coldplay

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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 5099921688607
Label: Capitol
Manufacturer: Capitol
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Capitol
Release Date: June 17, 2008
Studio: Capitol

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Editorial Review:
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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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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- They've done it again!
I'm a huge Coldplay fan and they did not disappoint. Love their sound. Love their lyrics. Martin is a one of a kind singer.

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- If it ain't broke, don't try to fix it!
It's surprising that a band that makes millions in record sales using their own format would change their music due to a few critics' remarks. I have every Coldplay album and thought I would continue to buy each one until they stopped making music. Sara is probably very disappointed, she's the one I listened to Parachutes with in the office, when we both fell in love with Coldplay. Their next albums were amazing as well but what is this? Besides the instrument arrangements which are pretty decent, ... Read More

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- Can they get any better???
Viva La Vida grabs you from the opening chords. Chris Martin and company have outdone themselves. This group appeals to any age group (it knows no limits). As a child of the 60's, I love their way with lyrics and music. I am a Coldplay fan and really love this new CD.

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- The "new" ColdPlay
At first it was strange to get accustomed to the "new" cold play, but after a few listens, it is there best work yet.

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- ORDERED ALBUM , WAS SURPRISED TO FIND........
ORDERED THE ALBUM, ARRIVED IN A NICE OVERSIZE BOX AND THE ALBUM WAS SHRINK WRAPPED ONTO A STIFF CARDBOARD PIECE, VERY NICELY PACKED, WISHED ALL ALBUMS ARRIVED THIS WAY, WAS IN PERFECT CONDITION WITH NO BENT CORNERS OR DINGS, MANY THANKS TO THE SHIPPER. WAS SURPRISED TO FIND A FREE CD OF THE ENTIRE ALBUM INSIDE THE RECORD SLEEVE, WHAT A NICE IDEA...

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