Coldplay - Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends

The band, Coldplay, has always been known for its subtle but impactful music. But this time round, they've come out seemingly fresh. This is more like an Experimental album for them, none-the-less, an album which is currently being revered around the world (The album has, till date, been the number-one-selling album in 36 countries around the world).

A music fan, like me, would suddenly feel that Coldplay is trying to go the U2 way, trying to attain a more mature image with this new experimental product.

The album contains ten tracks, composed exquisitely different from one another, to make them sound completely diverse and as if belonging to the whole world & not just one region. The album is definitely something which has been conceived keeping the World in the foreground.

Track List:

1. "Life in Technicolor"
2. "Cemeteries of London"
   
3. "Lost!"
   
4. "42"
   
5. "Lovers in Japan/Reign of Love"
   
6. "Yes"
   
7. "Viva la Vida"
   
8. "Violet Hill"
   
9. "Strawberry Swing"
   
10. "Death and All His Friends"

Viva La Vida & Violet Hill have already been on air and loved by millions. Amongst the other tracks, the ones that really catch attention are Life in Technicolor, Lost, 42 & Cemeteries Of London. Chris Martin (lead vocalist) sounds almost enchanting, as ever.

The sounds (read Music Instruments, Chords, etc.) used in the tracks are not the usual Coldplay typos that one would be anticipating. Although, they definitely don't let anyone down.

A band, which can adapt with the changing times, which outgrows its own success, & which actually cares to explore its own attributes & bring out something new, is here, and it is Coldplay.

Trivia:
The album title is taken from a painting by Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo; although the album cover-art consists of 'Liberty Leading The People' in the background, a painting by 19th century Romantic artist, Eugene Delacroix.

Overall, 4.5/5.0

Download Link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/124594462/ColdVivLaVda2008.rar