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Post by theclock on Apr 29, 2014 16:59:15 GMT -5
This is so bad! An Avicii collaboration!!?? WTF Coldplay, first Rihanna and now this???  What the hell happened with the loop Noel Gallagher gave them? If they are not going to use it, they can give me that pedal.  |
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Post by Headmaster on Apr 29, 2014 17:21:24 GMT -5
This last one is terrible.
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Post by Cast on Apr 29, 2014 19:54:34 GMT -5
Avicii's hands are all over A Sky Full of Stars and it kinda ruins it. 1:16 is like Euro pump-up techno trash, but it does fit Coldplay's anthemic vibes I guess. Sounds like a track off of Mylo Xyloto in some respects. At least the album will have some variety to it.
The song has a decent melody and Chris's falsetto still can do some magic but the song isn't all that great.
The art on the track looks like some kinda modern da vinci/michelangelo sketches but the music sounds like something that would be on a Natural Ice ad.
This is kinda of becoming a make or break album with regard to Coldplay at least to me. All these producers could either mean that they have found new life and they are exploring different ideas or it could mean that they are just grasping at straw at this point.. I think they will always release a good single every now and again but as a album band if this one isn't that good then I don't think I'll have the same expectations going into their 7th album.
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Post by defmaybe00 on Apr 30, 2014 0:46:13 GMT -5
That's not Coldplay, that's Chris Martin singing on an Avicii song
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Post by Lennon2217 on Apr 30, 2014 9:00:41 GMT -5
Avicii's hands are all over A Sky Full of Stars and it kinda ruins it. 1:16 is like Euro pump-up techno trash, but it does fit Coldplay's anthemic vibes I guess. Sounds like a track off of Mylo Xyloto in some respects. At least the album will have some variety to it. The song has a decent melody and Chris's falsetto still can do some magic but the song isn't all that great. The art on the track looks like some kinda modern da vinci/michelangelo sketches but the music sounds like something that would be on a Natural Ice ad. This is kinda of becoming a make or break album with regard to Coldplay at least to me. All these producers could either mean that they have found new life and they are exploring different ideas or it could mean that they are just grasping at straw at this point.. I think they will always release a good single every now and again but as a album band if this one isn't that good then I don't think I'll have the same expectations going into their 7th album. This is pretty much what I expected from Coldplay after hearing the songs "Midnight", "Magic" and clips from the Zane Lowe show the other night. It's going to be very poppy and dance like on this go around. That is what seems to influence Chris the most these days. I would never have guessed when I bought Parachutes in November 2000 that this is where the band would end up. Complete 180 in style and texture. Not to say that it is all bad, just far from their original point of departure. I think at this moment we have heard 6-7 of the 9 tracks on Ghost Stories.  |
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Post by Lennon2217 on Apr 30, 2014 9:04:47 GMT -5
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Post by lahaine on Apr 30, 2014 10:23:47 GMT -5
I'm not surprised they have that one tune that is going for the pop market, let's be honest Coldplay have been smart to make sure they don't lose that commercial quality on their albums. Got to say they were blown off Jools Holland last night by Damon Albarn, what a tune Mr Tembo is.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Apr 30, 2014 10:25:46 GMT -5
I'm not surprised they have that one tune that is going for the pop market, let's be honest Coldplay have been smart to make sure they don't lose that commercial quality on their albums. Got to say they were blown off Jools Holland last night by Damon Albarn, what a tune Mr Tembo is. It's really something right? When first hearing he wrote a song for a baby elephant I had reservations. After one listen, those feelings vanished completely. In Damon I trust. |
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Post by lahaine on Apr 30, 2014 10:32:43 GMT -5
I'm not surprised they have that one tune that is going for the pop market, let's be honest Coldplay have been smart to make sure they don't lose that commercial quality on their albums. Got to say they were blown off Jools Holland last night by Damon Albarn, what a tune Mr Tembo is. It's really something right? When first hearing he wrote a song for a baby elephant I had reservations. After one listen, those feelings vanished completely. In Damon I trust. It has a Talking Heads vibe to it mixed with The Beatles, Albarn is a genius and I don't throw that word out to many musicians these days. |
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Post by Lennon2217 on Apr 30, 2014 10:38:59 GMT -5
It's really something right? When first hearing he wrote a song for a baby elephant I had reservations. After one listen, those feelings vanished completely. In Damon I trust. It has a Talking Heads vibe to it mixed with The Beatles, Albarn is a genius and I don't throw that word out to many musicians these days. It seems like the guy can do it all. It's truly amazing how well he can cross over into different genres and pull it off in grand fashion. I've said it many many times but I truly believe he should produce a future Noel Gallagher album. |
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Post by allingoodtime on Apr 30, 2014 11:11:43 GMT -5
Magic is quite good, not rly a fan of the other songs so far though.
Coldplay have quite a few good songs but a lot of people over rate them tbh.
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Post by Let It🩸 on May 3, 2014 18:32:03 GMT -5
Coldplay will be performing on Saturday Night Live tonight...
God bless.
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Post by syed on May 3, 2014 19:41:21 GMT -5
the new shit sounds just as terrible as the old shit! lol
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Post by jordan71421 on May 3, 2014 23:40:41 GMT -5
All you need to do is listen to A Rush of Blood to the Head from start to finish to know they're far from shit. My opinion though.
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Post by BEng on May 4, 2014 7:09:06 GMT -5
All you need to do is listen to A Rush of Blood to the Head from start to finish to know they're far from shit. My opinion though. They're most certainly not shit. I thought all their albums up untill Viva La Vida included were brilliant. Also I saw them live once, they were absolutely amazing. Mylo Xyloto was good in some places, but way too "poppy" for me. These new songs, not liking them at all. Not holding my breath for the new album... |
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Post by scott1 on May 4, 2014 9:09:04 GMT -5
Funny that the two imminent big releases round here - Ghost Stories and 48:13 - both seem to be electronically influenced.
I don't mind what I've heard from either at all, I guess the albums will grow on me but only time will tell how much.
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Post by Lennon2217 on May 4, 2014 10:19:09 GMT -5
All you need to do is listen to A Rush of Blood to the Head from start to finish to know they're far from shit. My opinion though. I think a lot of people are just jealous of the success Coldplay has had in America. It's the type of success and longevity many of us wanted Oasis to achieve in the mid to late 90s. Sadly it was not to be. |
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Post by scott1 on May 4, 2014 13:11:04 GMT -5
I think a lot of people are just jealous of the success Coldplay has had in America. It's the type of success and longevity many of us wanted Oasis to achieve in the mid to late 90s. Sadly it was not to be. Exactly. Whereas Oasis are still really quite popular in places like here in the UK, Japan, Italy etc. it's hardly global domination as it could possibly have been. Coldplay seem to have retained an international appeal, hence A Sky Full Of Stars just went to number one in 73 countries - whichever way you look at it, that's pretty impressive. |
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Post by matt on May 4, 2014 14:36:23 GMT -5
Never understood the hate for Coldplay - I just think some peoples minds have been distorted by the fact they aren't cool and that the NME don't like them. Which is pretty narrow minded if you ask me.
But Chris Martin is a naturally gifted songsmith, he has an ear for a great melody. He's not ambitious enough with his song writing though - a criticism that can be levelled at Noel - but you can see why Noel is fan of Coldplay because they have all the hallmarks of good traditional classic songwriting which Noel typifies. Just a note that the rest of Beady Eye don't care about Coldplay - I think that says more about what great songwriters like Noel see in them and what very ordinary songwriters fail to see at their detriment.
I get the criticism of them towards stuff like Mylo Xyloto, but I think there's a failure towards recognising good songwriting if you can't appreciate in the slightest albums like A Rush of Blood To The Head. I mean, if I was to listen to a big band with naff lyrics and terrible tunes with no melody, then Kasabian would be right up my street - these guys are the real criminals of British alternative music. Personally, Coldplay aren't a touch lyrically of Britain's other big band Arctic Monkeys or even having the change in sound of those Sheffield lads, but their melodies carry them through and that's enough for me. That's primarily the best thing about Coldplay, like it is with Oasis.
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Post by allingoodtime on May 4, 2014 16:17:49 GMT -5
I dont get the hate either, theyre a good band..but collaborating with Avicii and Rihanna is pretty low lol.
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Post by jaq515 on May 4, 2014 16:59:29 GMT -5
I think a lot of people are just jealous of the success Coldplay has had in America. It's the type of success and longevity many of us wanted Oasis to achieve in the mid to late 90s. Sadly it was not to be. Exactly. Whereas Oasis are still really quite popular in places like here in the UK, Japan, Italy etc. it's hardly global domination as it could possibly have been. Coldplay seem to have retained an international appeal, hence A Sky Full Of Stars just went to number one in 73 countries - whichever way you look at it, that's pretty impressive. As you agree .. who exactly are jealous of coldplays u.s success then? |
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Post by scott1 on May 5, 2014 3:53:30 GMT -5
Exactly. Whereas Oasis are still really quite popular in places like here in the UK, Japan, Italy etc. it's hardly global domination as it could possibly have been. Coldplay seem to have retained an international appeal, hence A Sky Full Of Stars just went to number one in 73 countries - whichever way you look at it, that's pretty impressive. As you agree .. who exactly are jealous of coldplays u.s success then? I agreed with the fact that many of us would've liked Oasis to have made a more permanent international impact. |
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Post by lahaine on May 6, 2014 13:14:46 GMT -5
the new shit sounds just as terrible as the old shit! lol
Got to disagree Syed.
Never understood the hate for Coldplay, just cause they weren't singing about getting stoned and hanging out with models, don't have cool haircuts and the fact they are posh (let's be honest the American's don't give a shit but Brit's do hold it agaisn't them). For me they are underrated as a band, everything up to Viva la Vida was excellent their last album was disappointing as they tried to get into the pop market and it lacked heart. AROBTTH is one of the best albums of the past twenty years, Parachutes is an excellent debut, X and Y is their Be Here Now and is underrated and Viva la Vida is a great album. I will always stick up for Martin and Co for their music as I think it's some of the best songwriting in a long time.
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Post by Lennon2217 on May 6, 2014 13:18:54 GMT -5
the new shit sounds just as terrible as the old shit! lol
Got to disagree Syed.
Never understood the hate for Coldplay, just cause they weren't singing about getting stoned and hanging out with models, don't have cool haircuts and the fact they are posh (let's be honest the American's don't give a shit but Brit's do hold it agaisn't them). For me they are underrated as a band, everything up to Viva la Vida was excellent their last album was disappointing as they tried to get into the pop market and it lacked heart. AROBTTH is one of the best albums of the past twenty years, Parachutes is an excellent debut, X and Y is their Be Here Now and is underrated and Viva la Vida is a great album. I will always stick up for Martin and Co for their music as I think it's some of the best songwriting in a long time.
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Post by lahaine on May 6, 2014 13:27:00 GMT -5
Never understood the hate for Coldplay - I just think some peoples minds have been distorted by the fact they aren't cool and that the NME don't like them. Which is pretty narrow minded if you ask me. But Chris Martin is a naturally gifted songsmith, he has an ear for a great melody. He's not ambitious enough with his song writing though - a criticism that can be levelled at Noel - but you can see why Noel is fan of Coldplay because they have all the hallmarks of good traditional classic songwriting which Noel typifies. Just a note that the rest of Beady Eye don't care about Coldplay - I think that says more about what great songwriters like Noel see in them and what very ordinary songwriters fail to see at their detriment. I get the criticism of them towards stuff like Mylo Xyloto, but I think there's a failure towards recognising good songwriting if you can't appreciate in the slightest albums like A Rush of Blood To The Head. I mean, if I was to listen to a big band with naff lyrics and terrible tunes with no melody, then Kasabian would be right up my street - these guys are the real criminals of British alternative music. Personally, Coldplay aren't a touch lyrically of Britain's other big band Arctic Monkeys or even having the change in sound of those Sheffield lads, but their melodies carry them through and that's enough for me. That's primarily the best thing about Coldplay, like it is with Oasis. The Funny thing is NME still give them front cover's every now and then cause they know they will sell big copies for them. They won Best band and Best album at NME awards for a AROBTTH too. NME will kiss ass when they have too but taking NME serious is silly really and anyone who does needs a slap.
Coldplay are a great live act, got to say they were better then Oasis anytime I saw them, they gave it heart unlike Oasis going through the motions. They can put on some shows and Martin is a gripping frontman, I couldn't believe how many great song's these guys have. They have the odd cheesy moment, doing a cover here and there like Last Christmas by Wham but you forgive them for that.
Martin is the only songwriter (along with Alex Turner) that got the Noel Gallagher songwriting for the masses thing down, and how can't you not admire a band that still has the world in their hand's 6 album's in. Number 1's everywhere they go.
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