Weakest First Single Yet?

[ugadawg5]

No, I'd say it is stronger than Speed of Sound, but not nearly as strong as Shiver and especially In My Place.

[TraceOddity]

Funny how opinions vary. I thought it was stronger than In My Place, but that Speed Of Sound was more catchy. For us the first single from Parachutes was Yellow, and they're so completely dfferent that I can't even draw a comparison.

[eFlat]

Hmm I guess I consider Speed Of Sound to be the weakest, a lovely song but it was far too similar to Clocks in my opinion.

 

And I agree, Violet Hill really can't be compared to Yellow. They've evolved so much...

 

Definitely the darkest and edgiest of their singles.

[thecrackedjack]

In My Place was whiny tripe

 

Speed of Sound too bland when you had White Shadows, Talk and other good and exciting songs that should have been released or released in a different order.

 

Yellow or Shiver it's hard to compare really. Both are good songs though.

 

In the end I'd say Violet Hill is either their 1st or 2nd strongest single.

[Cobalt]

It's hard to compare them all... they're all so different...

 

Yellow was more of a lovey-song and at first was loved, but then was considered a bit wimpy...

In My Place was slightly heavier but it still reeked of a whiny anthem.

Speed of Sound was different, although it was very commercial, it was still catchy. And had one of the more beauty-ful videos to go with it instead of walking along a beach or performing in a room.

 

Violet Hill's darker and edgier than all three, but still hasn't got the attention it deserves overseas...

[BostonSportsTD]

speed of sound was the worst first single. i never really caught onto that song...

 

and i dont really think the first single for parachutes should count just because they didnt have much of a fan base and it's not like tons of people were waiting and waiting for new coldplay and then that was the FIRST thing anyone heard. i cant really explain myself idk...

[Saffire]

I think it's strange NME said Violet Hill was only the 6th best song on the album, yet the band chose to release it as the first single. Something tells me they were under pressure to do it because it's probably among the most "traditional" sounding songs on the album. An EMI executive probably listened to the whole album, and wanting to maximize shareholder value as quickly as possible he picked this as the least oddball song of the bunch. That's just my guess. Violet Hill screams "this is a new Coldplay, but still somewhat traditional - Chris hasn't ditched his piano!".

 

But yeah, easily the weakest first single yet, in my view. It just doesn't have that heartfelt hook that Coldplay is known for... it's a very plain song, and it's not any of the guys' fault - I was bound to dislike a single somewhere along the way, and there are plenty of people on here who love Violet Hill. So good on them, I'm not bitter about it! Odds are the rest of the CD will please me, anyway.

[Lore]

it's really hard to compare.. since the songs are different and also released at diferent times... all that I know is that I really like Violet Hill and it was a good 1st single choice in my opinion

[BostonSportsTD]

I think it's strange NME said Violet Hill was only the 6th best song on the album, yet the band chose to release it as the first single. Something tells me they were under pressure to do it because it's probably among the most "traditional" sounding songs on the album. An EMI executive probably listened to the whole album, and wanting to maximize shareholder value as quickly as possible he picked this as the least oddball song of the bunch. That's just my guess. Violet Hill screams "this is a new Coldplay, but still somewhat traditional - Chris hasn't ditched his piano!".

 

But yeah, easily the weakest first single yet, in my view. It just doesn't have that heartfelt hook that Coldplay is known for... it's a very plain song, and it's not any of the guys' fault - I was bound to dislike a single somewhere along the way, and there are plenty of people on here who love Violet Hill. So good on them, I'm not bitter about it! Odds are the rest of the CD will please me, anyway.

 

seriously it's so nice to see someone who doesn't like violet hill but isn't non-stop complaining about it.

[Mug Costanza]

I think it's strange NME said Violet Hill was only the 6th best song on the album, yet the band chose to release it as the first single.

 

In all fairness, however, if they were to release their best song first, then the rest of the album would be a disappointment. It's a ten-song album, meaning that half the album is better than Violet Hill and it gives us all something to look forward to.

 

And in my opinion as far as the worst first single is concerned, it's tough to judge from an American standpoint. As far as I can remember, the four first singles WE got were Yellow, Clocks, Speed of Sound, and now Violet Hill (correct me if I'm wrong, guys!). Out of those, I would say that Yellow is probably the weakest by comparison, but I really do like all of these.

 

When it comes to the UK singles, Shiver, In My Place, Speed of Sound, and Violet Hill, I would argue that In My Place is the weakest by comparison. Never was my cup of tea...

[rudy_o]

i think it's a great song, but i don't know why, i like speed of sound, in my place and shiver more. it just like too different... :\

[sebrat]

I think Violet Hill is surprisingly catchy - one of my first thoughts when I heard it was that it was gonna be a total radio hit cos it's so OTT and epic, but without losing any of its cool. It's an improvement on SOS, but then again that was the most commercial song on X&Y so they kinda had to release it if they wanted that US top ten (and I think that was the only thing Coldplay wanted back then - mega success, and they got it).

 

In My Place was weak and won't ever be remembered as a classic, it was just all-out ass-kissing pop. Even if Violet Hill doesn't kiss quite as many asses it's at least interesting and attention-grabbing (it's the first Coldplay song I wouldn't have on as background music at a dinner party).

 

But let's face it, the most commercial song is always gonna be the lead single, and in this case the most commercial also means the least adventurous (hopefully). I'm hoping that the rest of the album will be less commercially focused (isn't that what they've hinted at?), although Violet Hill is certainly a step in the right direction for them. They probably chose it cos it was the most similar song to their old stuff, but at the same time a good indication of where they were going with the album, so they hoped to not lose the old fans but at the same time get people (like me) who had gone off their sweet 'n' sensitive style listening to them again. God, I'm a product of their damn marketing scheme! :stunned::stunned:

[BostonSportsTD]

Even if Violet Hill doesn't kiss quite as many asses it's at least interesting and attention-grabbing (it's the first Coldplay song I wouldn't have on as background music at a dinner party).

 

HAHAHAHA. that's soooooo legit.

[Cobalt]

seriously it's so nice to see someone who doesn't like violet hill but isn't non-stop complaining about it.

 

Indeed :)

[NeSs1776]

I think it's strange NME said Violet Hill was only the 6th best song on the album, yet the band chose to release it as the first single. Something tells me they were under pressure to do it because it's probably among the most "traditional" sounding songs on the album. An EMI executive probably listened to the whole album, and wanting to maximize shareholder value as quickly as possible he picked this as the least oddball song of the bunch. That's just my guess. Violet Hill screams "this is a new Coldplay, but still somewhat traditional - Chris hasn't ditched his piano!".

 

But yeah, easily the weakest first single yet, in my view. It just doesn't have that heartfelt hook that Coldplay is known for... it's a very plain song, and it's not any of the guys' fault - I was bound to dislike a single somewhere along the way, and there are plenty of people on here who love Violet Hill. So good on them, I'm not bitter about it! Odds are the rest of the CD will please me, anyway.

 

 

dont forget VIOLET HILL wasnt even gonna make the album remember! so i cant be the best song!

[Dejan]

I thought it was stronger than In My Place.

 

Stronger ok....but do you really think its better ?

In My Place is one of their best works ever,violet hill is "just" nice imho!

[rudy_o]

i think all of their first single is just OK...

 

their second is the greatest of all..

 

see? yellow, the scientist and fix you!

[Open-Politik]

I personally think Speed Of Sound was a terrible song, so crap. Probaly Coldplays worst song along with swallowed in the Sea.

 

And In My Place wasnt great. Thinking back its such a bared-boned song, theres that riff that goes on and on and on. Soooo boring. The lyrics on IMP were so uninspiring also. Not good lyrics at all. The drums OK at the beginning but fades away and also gets boring. I totally agree with Sebret on their opinion on In my place.

 

Shiver wasnt exactly strong either and that was shown in the charts as it only got 37.

 

Violet hill on the otherhand has the most amzing bass. Thanks to Guy. He done and excellent job in my opinion. Chris vocals are similar but very diferent, extremley earthy which makes all the difference. Wills Druming is amazing aswell. Johnnys guitar was good but not OTT but also not as crap as people say it is on here when they love his other riffs. Some people are kinda stupid. I really like the sound of VH overall, its fresh and original, reminded me of the 70s 80s which is something they havent done. Chris lyrics are great in my opinion, his best I think, better than the scientist as scientist when you break it down is awfully simple.

 

So yeah I think VH is te strongest 1st single maybe not as Clocks but that dosent mean its not better than Clocks. I think when Coldplay went out to make a very strong song they were extreme perfectionist making sure every bit is in line but with VH it sounds more rough around the edges, I like that because it gives it an edge to the song.

[Plug_in_coldplaying]

for me it is definitely their weakest single

When speed of sound came out,I got it the same day and listened tzo it like 30 times ina row

No argus with Shiver and In my Place,cos those are different cup of tea

[Open-Politik]

i think all of their first single is just OK...

 

their second is the greatest of all..

 

see? yellow, the scientist and fix you!

 

Fix You is crap!!

[rudy_o]

Fix You is crap!!

 

it's just you! :D

[Stefan8]

Nah, I agree a little: Fix You isn't just overplayed, it's overrated. It's one of Coldplay's weakest songs, imo.

Shiver is one of my favorite Coldplay songs and I like IMP and VH over SoS.

[Cobalt]

Fix You is crap!!

 

THANK YOU

 

finally someone UNDERSTANDS

 

Fix You is terribly overrated and isn't even that great of a song

and is annoying

least favourite coldplay song right there

[Mimixxx]

Speed of Sound definitely.

 

It was catchy I know, but it was just Clocks all over again, it was a song made specifically to cater to everyone.

 

VH may not be as catchy, but at least it's not just following a formula.

 

Shiver is the best I'd say, followed by In My Place, then VH and SOS

[sebrat]

THANK YOU

 

finally someone UNDERSTANDS

 

Fix You is terribly overrated and isn't even that great of a song

and is annoying

least favourite coldplay song right there

 

you are so right

 

i thought it was alright for like ... a few listens

 

but then chris had to do that dreadful version on extras, that just ruined the whole song for me