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Post by Lennon2217 on Oct 30, 2019 15:47:53 GMT -5
They've already done that though haven't they? Ghost Stories in particular is an MOR record, sterile mainstream production included. Difference between ATYCLB and Ghost Stories is the songs on ATYCLB were much, much stronger. Even then, I wouldn't say ATYCLB shows any resemblance to their experimentation from the 90s. That record was tailor made to suit a general audience, and a far cry from anything like Mofo, Do You Feel Loved, Your Blue Room, Numb, etc. Not to get veered into a U2 discussion, but there’s tiny little hints of their 90s work in All That You Can’t Leave Behind. The drum loop in New York, the impressionistic sketchy nature of that one and the beatbox pattern at the start of Beautiful Day. There’s subtle flourishes there, done in a very minimalist style that is way preferable to the ‘rawk’ of latter albums. As for Ghost Stories, the only songs that have a bit of a nod towards the past are Oceans (which is actually more than a nod), All Your Friends and Ghost Story. I actually don’t think Coldplay are ready to return to their roots. I think Chris Martin incorporates more folk and worldly influences into his music more than U2, and I think he can plunder that a lot more. I think the poppy vibrancy of his songwriting suits many vibes he tries to incorporate. Just the other day I was pondering my freshman year of college in the fall of 2000. My three big records that school year were in order of release Kid A, All That You Can’t Leave Behind and Parachutes. Later that spring Ágætis byrjun would join the ranks. I played them to death. Cherished each one. Especially Kid A. It’s been almost 20 years and Radiohead, U2 and Coldplay are still not only together but have had no members leave. Impressive stuff. |
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Post by glider on Oct 30, 2019 15:47:58 GMT -5
They've already done that though haven't they? Ghost Stories in particular is an MOR record, sterile mainstream production included. Difference between ATYCLB and Ghost Stories is the songs on ATYCLB were much, much stronger. Even then, I wouldn't say ATYCLB shows any resemblance to their experimentation from the 90s. That record was tailor made to suit a general audience, and a far cry from anything like Mofo, Do You Feel Loved, Your Blue Room, Numb, etc. Not to get veered into a U2 discussion, but there’s tiny little hints of their 90s work in All That You Can’t Leave Behind. The drum loop in New York, the impressionistic sketchy nature of that one and the beatbox pattern at the start of Beautiful Day. There’s subtle flourishes there, done in a very minimalist style that is way preferable to the ‘rawk’ of latter albums. As for Ghost Stories, the only songs that have a bit of a nod towards the past are Oceans (which is actually more than a nod), All Your Friends and Ghost Story. I actually don’t think Coldplay are ready to return to their roots. I think Chris Martin incorporates more folk and worldly influences into his music more than U2, and I think he can plunder that a lot more. I think the poppy vibrancy of his songwriting suits many vibes he tries to incorporate. On U2: I guess, but at the turn of the century drum loops and beatbox patterns were staples of tracks on the Billboard Hot 100. It's peppered in there but it isn't a seamless fusion of their experimental 90s and Americanized expansive sound of the mid to late 80s. |
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Post by The Escapist on Nov 1, 2019 11:17:12 GMT -5
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 1, 2019 11:29:56 GMT -5
New single tomorrow night or we riot!
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Post by igotflair on Nov 1, 2019 16:11:45 GMT -5
New single tomorrow night or we riot! I think next up is Track 8 of Sunset, Everyday Life (4:18) not sure when tho. We may get Guns (Sunset 1) / Trouble in Town (Sunrise 3) too... |
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Post by The Escapist on Nov 1, 2019 18:31:52 GMT -5
New single tomorrow night or we riot! I think next up is Track 8 of Sunset, Everyday Life (4:18) not sure when tho. We may get Guns (Sunset 1) / Trouble in Town (Sunrise 3) too... Title track is certainly the most likely. Will's favourite song on the album, and the closer of the seemingly more poppy/upbeat half of the record. Considering Coldplay usually push the biggest chart hit as second single (Paradise, A Sky Full of Stars, Hymn for the Weekend), I think we're gonna get something more similar to Orphans than Arabesque. We'll see. |
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Post by clueso on Nov 1, 2019 20:04:15 GMT -5
That "Interview" is f***in hilarious. Thats why i love them.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 1, 2019 20:38:30 GMT -5
That "Interview" is f***in hilarious. Thats why i love them. Chris seriously looks 17 years younger. He looks just like he did when AROBTH came out. A good thing. |
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Post by glider on Nov 2, 2019 0:57:56 GMT -5
That "Interview" is f***in hilarious. Thats why i love them. Chris seriously looks 17 years younger. He looks just like he did when AROBTH came out. A good thing. He looks older. He was looking strangely younger last album cycle. He's starting to look his age. |
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Post by Mean Mrs. Mustard on Nov 2, 2019 3:22:51 GMT -5
I'm suprised at how much I'm digging Orphans. It's radio friendly and modern but the lyricsm is actually well done, it is melancholic and hopeful, instead of being a saccahrine overload of superficial nonsense with a cheesy production. To me it sounds like a Viva deep-cut combined with how Chris wanted A Head Full of Dreams to feel. That is EXACTLY what I thought. Really dig it, haven't heard more of the other one besides the snippet yet. |
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Post by Jack on Nov 2, 2019 10:21:35 GMT -5
Dressed like f*cking Mumford & Sons. |
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 2, 2019 11:22:50 GMT -5
Dressed like f*cking Mumford & Sons. Amish |
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 2, 2019 23:06:18 GMT -5
New song “Everyday Life” dropped.
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Post by glider on Nov 3, 2019 0:13:25 GMT -5
I think they're back guys.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 3, 2019 0:17:17 GMT -5
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Post by mystoryisgory on Nov 3, 2019 1:09:34 GMT -5
This is really good. Nice, gentle, somber closer that moves without being dramatic. With just enough of a glimmer of hope. I see a fair amount of people on Coldplaying that are disappointed that it doesn't climax a la Death and All His Friends - but that's missing the point. It's a smooth, subdued finale that resigns itself to the quirks and frustrations of the thing it's titled after. Just like everyday life, Everyday Life just simply exists, and that's what makes it beautiful. Coldplay are favoring Ghost Stories's grace and restraint over AHFOD's melodrama. Which is a very welcome change of pace, not everything needs a climax or huge explosion. Besides, isn't Orphans about how there are too many explosions in the world?
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Post by mystoryisgory on Nov 3, 2019 3:07:11 GMT -5
I can't get over how carefully crafted the intro is. Starts from nothing but a cough and a small bell and then the strings delicately sneak in rather than make a grand entrance. Then you have the piano come in and, even though we don't know what songs come before, it already feels like the culmination of a long journey. And then the song itself starts and makes its subtly grand statement. Who knew they were still capable of little moments like these after AHFOD so bluntly shoves faux joy down your throat?
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Post by batfink30 on Nov 3, 2019 5:08:05 GMT -5
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Post by lahaine on Nov 3, 2019 5:50:20 GMT -5
The type of ballad that Coldplay do better then anyone else, it's more in the vein of The Scientist then Fix you. I'm liking what I've heard so far, it's a step back in the right direction. Not going to bring in new fans but it should bring back some fans who didn't buy their last few albums.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 3, 2019 8:48:38 GMT -5
Out of the tracks we’ve heard I rank it third behind Arab and Orphans. Kinda a straight forward piano ballad with a cool violin atmosphere built behind it. I’m really really hoping the album is like Viva in the aspect that every song off that LP is a brand new sound, advancing the plot, no repeats. That was a fun record. Hoping for the same feeing in 2019.
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Post by The Escapist on Nov 3, 2019 10:20:12 GMT -5
Sounds like a mix of Ghost Stories and some of the Oldplay b-sides. I dig it, but like Lennon2217 said, it's a comfortable third behind the two lead singles. I'm happy they're ending the album on a more thoughtful note again, though, that fits the themes of the record better, and "got to keep dancing when the lights go out" is a lovely line. I give the track a six-to-seven on first listens, but I think it'll be more emotional in the context of the album. |
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Post by clueso on Nov 3, 2019 12:41:26 GMT -5
That track is such a beauty.
Like someone on coldplaying said, its wise, heart-warming and esthetic.
So so true.
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Post by matt on Nov 3, 2019 12:53:16 GMT -5
It’s okay. Pleasant but definitely inferior to the other two.
Really generic lyrics I think but the strings are nice and there the odd nice little guitar effects going on.
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Post by batfink30 on Nov 3, 2019 13:00:52 GMT -5
Orphans is such a tune,that live version highlights it. So happy, uplifting and catchy, it's damn great. Not sure about Everyday life yet, need to hear it more.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 3, 2019 13:06:07 GMT -5
It’s okay. Pleasant but definitely inferior to the other two. Really generic lyrics I think but the strings are nice and there the odd nice little guitar effects going on. I’ve read some people compare it to The Scientists or Fix You. It’s neither of those tracks. Not at all. To me it is in the Everglow family tree. Has all the classic hallmarks of Coldplay. That song never caught on with me. Hopefully that doesn’t happen with Everyday Life. |
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