MUSIC OF THE SPHERES – The new album from the British band, Coldplay, will be released later this year onall DSPs,vinylandCDand cassette. The band's ninth LP, produced by Max Martin, features twelve tracks, five of which are represented by emojis. In May, the band released“Higher Power”- the first single fromMusic Of The Spheres- which has been streamed more than 160 million times and was performed live in New York ontheTodayShow, Macys 4thof July Spectacular andThe Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The band have also revealed the imminent release of an album track called“Coloratura”to be followed by a new single in September.
P**R
Very enjoyable.
A lovely album.
J**.
Another great album from Coldplay
If you like Coldplay, you will love this album. I’m no professional music reviewer so I’m not going to review every track. I just want to add my voice to the chorus of people who love this album. As a bonus it comes with a free digital download and an attractive booklet with lyrics to the songs. If, like me, you just got a new turntable and want to start your vinyl collection with music you already know and love, or your a Coldplay fan growing your vinyl collection, you’re going to enjoy this album.
D**L
Great Album/CD
Love this CD and Coldplay
T**S
Damaged item, but quickly corrected
The original item received had damage to the jewel case in the upper left-hand corner, appearing to have been scraped or moldy. This was packaged like so in the shipping envelope, so 1 star is lost due to this issue. So I returned the first item, and a replacement was issued. This process went very smoothly, without issue. The 'album' was wonderful; very wonderful, hopeful music.
M**A
Good Xmas present for Daughter in USA
Daughter used to follow Coldplay but went out-of-touch, so sent her this CD for Christmas. Well enjoyed.
R**Y
Great Deal
wife loved this gift
P**J
Beautiful!
Beautiful as usual! One of the best bands!
P**.
Track-wise: Some Wins, Some Misses
Track number one,▪Music of the Spheres:Reminds me of the beginning track of Coldplay's Ghost Stories album I forget this song's title "o" was it? Anyway this song has its light tonally; atmospheric and surreal. A bit too short for me but it works to interest the listener toward the next song. 2.5/9▪Higher power:I like that this song is a 80s sound throwback had heard it before the CD was out so I've gotten more fond of it. Wish the sound mix turned up Wills voice and the guitar bits. Need to choose my words carefully however I feel this song is rather tame; if compared to "Jump" by Van Halen if you listen to it at 1 (minute) and 15 seconds they segued into a solo and that worked for me. I wish higher power did the same overwise pretty good. 4/9▪Humankind: the use of alien language sure is a unique way to launch a song. I love it when the melody arrives, "my heart is starting glowing //I feel it// inside it's flowing" very lovely.The strumming here on the guitar works for me, well done. Reminds me of when Coldplay very first started out. Now I'm noticing the drums ~ everyone is great here. Fun song and solid harmonization. 9/9▪Alien choir: very calming if anything I'll be sure to set this song as my wake-up alarm. Almost hear breathing... fascinating. It's hard to describe but I feel like this song snuck in another Coldplay song ( is it "Amsterdam" perhaps super slowed down or something ? I'm I crazy, lol ). 3/9▪Let somebody go: "I love you to the moon and back again" this got me smiling - freaking adorable!That mathematician line surprised me but if Coldplay made 'the scientist' song work then they're pretty cool in my book. I'll keep listening now... oh yeah they made that line work very effectively.That pause in the song drew my attention, unsure if I appreciate it or not though. 3.5/9▪Human heart: the lyrics are strong with this one. I can relate to it as well, gender stereotyping is hard to overcome.For me the slight echoing in the voices adds more depth to this song think it wouldn't be the same without it.Rich synchronization singing beautiful."Any day it could be torn in half "Small chuckle for me only because it was sung off-key I found that a bit unexpected... overall good song. 7.5/9▪People of the pride: when the song gets going it's a real headbanger - this is awesome!Damn that part after the "tick tock, tick tock" line and the musical drop is simply genius ~so playful.Now I'm glad I bought tickets to the show, this one is going to be a real Stadium crowd pleaser."There's a sewing up of Rags Into Revolution Flags" top-notch writing, reminds me of the Viva era a bit. 9/9My hubby will love this one. Its an inside joke for us... he once mistook a Muse song for Coldplay, "Didn't Coldplay write 'Starlight' ?" He once said to me. "No" I replied.Now that Coldplay made a Muse-like track he'll be forever musically troubled lol.▪Biutyful: Ouch my ears.Oh good the music is now kicking in. Don't know if I'm into this one however the back-beat isn't so bad."Love Me Love Me" part kind of works with this song.Oh thank goodness normal Chris voice is back.. please don't leave!Had to look it up just in case he does say, "Watermelon Moon so happy you're alive", too cute. Not bad but I think I'll move on for now. 2.5/9▪Music of the Spheres II: Oh nice, this song starts off with cheers from a crowd it's live and it's going to be great I hope.Now I hear some unknown language maybe it's one of the aliens from the Coldplay website alien radio? It might be spoken in reverse least the spoken sound appears to be reversed to me. Shoot- it's over already! 1/9▪My universe: nice bass strumming here. Both bands work off well off each other, they created a nice ear-worm of a song.Reminds me of Owl City, "Good Time" but that song was just as catchy too.Whenever Chris sings that 'first' line I can't help but think of folks who say first in the comment section. lol. 8/9▪Infinity sign: such a good opener, I'm hooked.Oh my gosh, I know this!This is a crowd chant from 'a head full of Dreams tour' they asked the crowd to shout "Ole", it was a way for Coldplay to comfort the whole wide world. The song was dedicated to Mexico cuz at that time that country suffered through nasty earthquakes.So now "Don Quixote (Spanish Rain)" is now blended into Infinity sign. How incredible that those fans shouts will be forever cherished. 6/9▪Coloratura: I love it when songs take you on a journey.My dad who is an old baby boomer would love this, I actually showed it to him recently. He influenced me on music in the first place, I was raised on a musical diet of The Beatles and Pink Floyd in the like.To know one of my favorite band's Coldplay is homaging the older rock songs from the past is quite something. ♡When I first listened to this just earlier today, water cascaded down my eyes. My soul was moved by this song.This is one of Coldplay's best work in my opinion. Powerful piece.A modern classic for me.I cannot wait to hear it live.Brilliant way to close this album too.9/9Total score: 65/108
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