If Coldplay release LP5 this November (seems unlikely, what with extensive touring etc.) or morely likely sometime next year (June or November, best times) it will be the first year that Coldplay, as a major world-renowned band will come up against U2. I think it's very important for them to effectively have their "Joshua Tree" but that, like for U2, it marks another great evolutionary leap forward in sound for the band. Someone get Chris Martin to please for the love of Jesus to stop saying they're "copying" or "shit musicians" or "plagiarising" - c'mon, that's downplaying your own band, giving credence to your detractors and practically signalling the next Joe Satriani with a bullsh!t claim to strike. So, a change in attitude from the man at the top. I'm not talking Bono-level-egotism (!) but just a comfortable level of happiness with what they have managed to accomplish, which is a lot.

 

In terms of the music, I'd love to hear Jonny Buckland let rip.

 

If 10 tracks is going to be the standard for the next album, it'd be great to have either Track 1 or 10 an instrumental with a huge guitar solo from Jonny, one which really tears up your stereo system and makes you say, "F*CK ME! ROCKIN!!!!" Chinese Sleep Chant, 42 and Violet Hill all proved that Jonny can actually hit the guitar fairly hard, let's keep it coming.

 

Greater use of different instruments like those used in Life in Technicolor, Viva La Vida, Strawberry Swing, etc. I'm not saying they should have another strident violectra and timpani-led masterpiece, but i'm sure Guy Hands would love to hear them say that!

 

Famous Old Painters, with its brass band and Eno's jury-rigging Chris' piano to sound like all different instruments sounds phenomenal. Can't wait.

 

Also, the folkiness of The Dubliners would make for a nice b-side.

 

In terms of collaborations, I don't think we'll ever see one appear on an actual Coldplay album. An independent release, a la Lhuna, is more likely. Who they'd duet with? Don't know and frankly its a nice distraction, nothing more.

 

Chris should definitely use his lower register as on Yes, which remains the most experimental and daring of all the tracks they did on VLV.

 

Chris' lyrics, so good on LITii, VLV, S Swing, VH (with exception of one line), and Now My Feet... to name the best, should be refined. Hopefully, Eno is the man for the job.

 

Some tracks to feature wild new instruments, maybe Middle Eastern in origin, whatever, something no one hear has ever heard a big band use before.

 

Songs kept tight, with soaring melodies, offset by one or two quiet songs with just Chris and an acoustic guitar or piano to whisper over. One song that runs over 5 mins would be great so that we could really digest it, again keeping in mind that it doesn't feel bloated or lose itself, like U2's recent "Moment of Surrender" which starts off well and gets lost well before Edge comes in all Eric Clapton-like.

 

Coldplay needs to up their game once more. Elbow now have a higher profile, The Killers are pushing their limits sonically, Kings of Leon have more than arrived, U2 are back, Arcade Fire and Green Day are both returning this year.

 

Coldplay has the ability, the talent and the drive to supersede all of them with 10 tracks, a few "hidden" ones, to deliver LP5 as a corker of an album, one to silence the majority of detractors (some just love hating too much, can't be helped), one to gain even more new fans, and to make us all be able to hold our, and their, heads high and say, "This is why we love Coldplay, and this is why they are the best band in the world today. Period." No small order, but the guys are more than capable of it. Parachutes was a solid start, A Rush of Blood to the Head indicated their innate greatness and boded well for things to come, X & Y suffered from overproduction but had some great songs, Viva La Vida earned new fans and helped assuage fears after LP3, now LP5 has to take them to new heights, to round out their first full decade in the spotlight, and give them a chance to go away and dream everything up anew for LP6.

 

Yes THEY can!!

Lmao. "Yes they Can!" Damn straight.

I'm all for hearing the others take some lead vocals for a bit - even for parts of a song, as opposed to the whole song.

But, vital, needs to have a ballad!!

^ lol i don't know how in my long-assed rant i forgot to say they need a ballad!

 

par: trouble

rush: scientist

x&y: fix you

vlv: ---

lp5: ?

 

 

EDIT: btw i wish they'd play "i ran away" live at some point, its a great song and criminal to have been left off of rush of blood!!

Cool Rant!^ Must of taken you long:P

I <3 Ballads :D

I would like More of the Beatle influence ( Sounds, Lyrics and Themes ) that have Worked so Brilliantly on the Last TWO Albums. ( X and Y was vastly underrated and Overlooked. ) Maybe using some Rubber Soul type influence ( The Beatles greatest Album. ) or maybe even a Beatles cover for a B side single. Whatever they're working on , I know Now that I can't wait to hear it . Thank you, Happy Birthday Again Chris !! Joey.

X&Y is the heaviest coldplay could ever be.... (Talk?and etc...) Love the hard guitars there...I have great expectatins especialy on what WILL said that theyre comming to a great new beginning after VLV opened their eyes ....Its gonna be great! Watining for 2010!! BRING IT!

"good luck with Kid A!"

Thanks Thom!

I would like to see a bit of Viva's instrumentation, plus a bit of more experimentation and nice guitar and bass.

 

exactly my thoughts.

i hope they continue working like this. :D

exactly my thoughts.

i hope they continue working like this. :D

 

Same here. I love the experimentation. I've always loved their 4 minute hits, but I never thought they'd draw Genesis and Pink Floyd comparisons. They're still realizing their full potential as writers/musicians.

whatever they do will be great!

No.

I'd like to see them continue exploring. It would be a real anti-climax to do such an amazingly innovative album like VLV only to follow it up by going back again. I'd like to see them experiment for another couple of albums. Kid A? Absolutely, but it won't happen. But, I think we can expect to hear mor experiments with electronica, strings and harder guitar riffs. Think along the lines of Violet Hill, Yes and Lost.

X&Y is the heaviest coldplay could ever be.... (Talk?and etc...) Love the hard guitars there...I have great expectatins especialy on what WILL said that theyre comming to a great new beginning after VLV opened their eyes ....Its gonna be great! Watining for 2010!! BRING IT!

 

Actually I think they're hardest guitar riff would have to be Violet Hill, especially when played live. It's so deep and abrasive. It's the closest to hard rock they've been. And yes, I agree, the only way is forward for them and I can't wait :)

Actually I think they're hardest guitar riff would have to be Violet Hill, especially when played live. It's so deep and abrasive. It's the closest to hard rock they've been. And yes, I agree, the only way is forward for them and I can't wait :)

 

and dont forget glass of water's chorus!

I dont know about heavier songs, I dont want them to turn in Metallica even though they are good. I just want more darker songs, Like 'A Rush Of Blood' I like that kind of guitar. Its excellent!!!

I would love to see something inspired by Kid A, but not an attempted replica or anything. I doubt either would happen anyway.

I dont know about heavier songs, I dont want them to turn in Metallica

 

lol they'll never go that far! Although an image of Chris doing a set of devil horns with his fingers at the piano is somewhat amusing. I have to say though, i'm open to them doing some more guitar oriented tracks since Johnny is so damn good at them. Besides, Violet Hill proves that you can have just as much guitar in the one song as you can piano.

Cool Rant!^ Must of taken you long:P

 

Yep, but worth it!;)

 

 

And BUMP cos this thread deserves to be on Page 1:D

I dont know about heavier songs, I dont want them to turn in Metallica even though they are god. I just want more darker songs, Like 'A Rush Of Blood' I like that kind of guitar. Its excellent!!!

I agree... although I don't want another a rush of blood to the head

Yep, but worth it!;)

 

 

And BUMP cos this thread deserves to be on Page 1:D

Aw Gee thanks:smug2::blush:

But I guess theres not much news on LP5 just yet.

 

 

^Yeah, I dont want another ARush, but I like the sound of guitar in it, it feels rich. I mean I love VLV guitars, if you listen they are great, but they are all so different, if Eno just sticks to couple and makes a rich sound from Jonny, then it'd be good, cus sometimes it feels he done too much overdubbing on the guitars on Vlv.

Hey. Just a thought. But, if you remember from the 60minutes interview at the end, where Chris played a snippet from a song he was working on called 'Christmas Lights'.

And on top of that, they were originally saying that they wanted to release the album by the end of the year.

 

Maybe one of their 'ideas' is to release a Christmas themed album?

Who knows?

Maybe one of their 'ideas' is to release a Christmas themed album?

 

Nah, not going to happen. Not enough room for creativity if everything has to be about Christmas. I personally would be pretty angry if it did happen. Haha.

^Yeah, it's not really something I can see them doing either...

although I do hope they release it; it sounds nice. But then again at this stage I'm such a fanboy that if they cranked out utter shit I would probably think it sounds nice... :rolleyes:

Lol yer. That's wat i thought. There is only a small window of things to do around the Christmas theme. That's why I said it was an idea. THey kept talking about all these ideas they had floating around.

But, maybe they will release something smaller for Christmas? With that song? Or something.

Because, I really don't think they'll get an album done by the end of the year with all this touring going on.