nothingtoseehere Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 It's alright. It's just alright. I dunno. Didn't wow me or anything. It's just alright. Better than Paradise and ETIAW, though. I must say Rihanna sounds good, and I usually hate her nasal voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I didn't mind it too much at first but I've grown to hate it more and more with every listen. Now it's one of my least favourite Coldplay songs. And it's not because of Rihanna, I can handle that strangely. It's those fucking synths, they just sound ugly and it really takes away from the song in a big way. I hav to admit the screaming synths are what I love about this song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooseaka Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I guess I'm too old for Coldplay now, which is ironic since Chris Martin is two months older than me. Pure Top 40, just like ETIAW and Paradise. Funny - the first song I heard from MX was Major Minus and I was so excited that they were moving away from pop-friendly stuff. Sooooo wrong..... Can't wait to see what they have in store for their 2014 album. Auto-tune? Samples? Lionel Ritchie cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyslice. Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Why is everyone hating on Paradise? I don't understand. -.- PoC.. not one of my favourites.. but I really like Rihanna on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telepian Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 When I heard the live version it was a bass heavy beat driven song, much like Violet Hill. This version is quite disappointing. Not because of RIhanna, but this is supposed to be a bass heavy song and there's almost no bass or drums on this song. And that synth should have been a guitar. What's good about this song? I can put it in my list of bad songs that could have been good and do an amazing cover of it. (Which I haven't ever actually done, but one day I just might.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifeincoldplaycolor Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 i still didn't like that bitchy sound still the song is good....it would of been better without her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrietjachec Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 gave it a 6.. ..because it has rhianna in it. sorry guys, i love you but please think of better artists to do a collab with! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blankshore Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I don't think I can really say if I like it yet. I'm only listening to it for the second time now, but I will say this: REALLY different. I love that Coldplay have in no way listened to people longing for their a sound similar to their earlier, more subdued years. This is probably the most bombastic and audacious thing they've done. I have a feeling Mylo Xyloto wil be their most flawed album, but their most interesting one. As for Rihanna's contribution, it's obviously a great vocal performance...I'm just not sure she really adds anything to the song. But I'm thinking it just wasn't that strong of a track to begin with. Aaaanyway, I'm not sold on it yet, but I wouldn't say I hate it or anything. It's different, and different is good, in my opinion. EDIT: I also think that, like Paradise, this is one that's going to get better once I'm able to crank up da bass. I wasn't entirely sold on Paradise until I blasted it in my car at full volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanma Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Its awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonhorn22 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Sorry, I heard no pros....only cons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackplay Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 PRO: RIHANNA Elements of 90s Hip-Hop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I'm not listening to this as I want a surprise. But Johnny's guitar? He wasn't all that prominent on Viva La Vida or Clocks and they were still big hits. Just accept it. MX is Johnny at his best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin Z Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I don't understand the hatred of this at all. The synths and guitar (I'm positive I can hear guitar, not just synths) are absolutely epic! And Rihanna gives a great vocal performance, and really blends well with Chris'. I do agree that it'd be nice to hear a bit more Chris in the song, but this is going to be amazing in arenas and is guaranteed to get Coldplay a #1. And this is coming from someone who hates RnB and Hip-Hop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 PoC is one of the best tracks on the album IMO. I love it! I'm giving this beauty a 9/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM-42 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I think the song is very good but Im almost sure that the thing that's making it one of my favorites is the really low expectations I had for it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u.f.o Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 amazing song but rihanna ... terrible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u.f.o Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 amazing song but rihanna ... terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Osaka Sun Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 PoC is one of the best tracks on the album IMO. I love it! I'm giving this beauty a 9/10 Shut up. Oh wait... :escaping: In all seriousness though, her voice really didn't fit the song, and it might have trainwrecked the flow of the entire album. As expected, it should have been Chris and Chris only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 :p You like IMP, no? :escaping2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Osaka Sun Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 ^Why did you quote yourself in your sig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPsy Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I actually think PoC is one of my favourites, it's awesome! And I've never considered myself a Rhianna fan! Brill song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdplayingfromKansas Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Pros: - Rihanna actually works very well in this song -MY GOD THAT SYNTH -MY GOD THAT BASS Cons: - Needs moar Chris (in the 'You could be a princess' verse) and less Rihanna -Chris should have sung the 'Ohohoh' bits, or at least harmonized with Ri (I can barely hear him) -The epic score of this song would have shot through the roof if there had been a Jonny-riff coupled with the synth-drop and a full-band 'ohohoh' instead of just a Ri 'ohohoh' ---- But an unexpectedly good song overall :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolverwin Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 i've already heard the album coz it was leaked by someone called BriBerY.. but don't worry, i'll still buy the album. btw, the album is brilliant !!! i love the concept. tnx coldplay^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartroc Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Pros: - Great melody. Catchy as all get-out. - The crackling synths were a nice touch. The main synth-line (Rihanna's first "oh") is fantastic as well. - Rhythm section is super tight on this song, definitely one of Coldplay's best ever. - Rihanna's voice sounds great. So does Chris's. But I can barely hear it, which leads me into... Cons: - I don't have a problem with Rihanna singing such a large portion of the song. HOWEVER, the duet sections don't really sound like duets because Chris's voice is mixed too low. - I'm not sure anybody else hears it, but I feel like after each measure there's a very slight pause in the background synths that makes it sound like the track is skipping or something. It might just be me, but it's driving me crazy. - Lyrics. 'Nuff said. - Here's my biggest problem with the song...the synth scream isn't nearly loud enough. After the quiet bridge with the electronic flourishes, that scream should have hit me full force, loud enough to knock me off my feet, before the main theme stomps back in. The scream is far too quiet. Overall, a pretty good song. Musically it's brilliant, but there are a few production blunders that I would have fixed. I probably would have redone the whole lyric as well, but the same goes for pretty much every Coldplay song, so... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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