October 17, 201114 yr I'm not going to vote...just yet. Because I think First Impressions are always inaccurate. Either you are too excited for something, and as time wears off you realize it's not as good. Or conversely, you are let down at first, because you had too high of expectations. But I have to say, I find MX to be really disappointing on my first two listens. I just don't like the pacing of the songs (the random acoustic tracks that don't really add to the album, and clash with the overall musical style). The production is overdone and compressed. And well, I just don't find most of the songs to be all that impressive from a writing point of view. I really hate being negative. I'm one of those people that loved Viva La Vida, and have praised the band for continuing to grow and evolve. But this feels like a misstep. Then again, I need to listen more. So that's why I'm holding off on scoring.
October 17, 201114 yr Mylo Xyloto is SO BEAUTIFUL 10/10 IT BEAT ALL MY EXPECTATIONS. I looooovvee it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o:o:dazzled::dazzled::dazzled::dazzled:
October 17, 201114 yr both songs totally ruin the album for me, I already deleted them on my itunes and the album sounds better that way. It's not like they forgot how to make good songs because there's some very good songs on MX so I can't understand why they released those shit songs. Same. Listened to it once. Better than expected a month ago, but worse than what I expected a year ago. 6/10.
October 17, 201114 yr Congrats on never listening to a leaked song. Doesn't mean people who have are bad. I didn't say anything remotely like they are?
October 17, 201114 yr I give it a 9/10! if comparing it to the other CP albums. 10/10 if I compare it to the other artists. It's really great :)
October 17, 201114 yr Mylo Xyloto is definitly amazing. It's not their best, but still a great piece of art. Hurts Like Heaven and Charlie Brown are the best songs from it. Paradise sounds great in the concept of the album, and the interludes fit perfectly into the concept of it; Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall sounds better with M.M.I.X. and A Hopeful Transmission is a beautiful remix of Mylo Xyloto. I don't like the over-production in some tunes, but the second half of the album reminds me of Parachutes! (U.F.O., Up With The Birds...). Amazing, 8/10.
October 17, 201114 yr I do hate leaks, this is the first I've listened to. I tell myself that it's OK because firstly of course I'll still buy it when it's in the shops, but more so because I live in a country that probably won't get it immediately anyway. It really does ruin the excitement of waiting for the release though.
October 17, 201114 yr Reading reviews while listening to the album. HLH is brilliant. CB is a LITTLE overproduced, nothing like the minute long snippet from the sky advert :( HLH is a robot. not even Chris. PoC is really good IMO, sounds different. IDC if it's Rhianna, i judge the song. UFO is awesome!
October 17, 201114 yr I give it a 7. The last part is absolutely incredible. It's wasn't as good as I would have expected 2 years ago, but I was pleasantly surprised. My favourite moment on the album is A Hopeful Transmission when it brings back the melody from the opening track, it's fantastic idea. The transition into DLIBYH is brilliant too. There's not a song I hate really, I've changed my opinion on ETIAW and Paradise because of the way they fit into the album, particularly ETIAW. So yeah overall I'm impressed. I didn't really get a feel for the narrative until the 2nd half where I sort of worked out what was going on. Decent album. I'd rank it 3rd behind VLV and AROBTHH.
October 17, 201114 yr Mylo Xyloto is PERFECTION. It's fun, bold and weird and I LOOOOVE that 10/10 It's breathtaking and innovative. Tears of joy!!! I loooooove Moving To Mars but it doesn't fit it. Good call Coldplay!!! Coldplay is unpredictable but still amazing. My fav. after 4 listens: Paradise, Up In Flames, ETIAW, DLIBYH, Charlie Brown, UATW
October 17, 201114 yr just to react to some posts: Coldplayers didnt leak the album, ill-intentioned people did it. TRUE fans are not the one who dont listen to the album today, they are the ones who will BUY it on Oct 24th. I will.
October 17, 201114 yr first impression: 6 out of 10. album stalls in the second half other than DLIBYH
October 17, 201114 yr It's al so different, I really like it... As I see it right now, it will become MY favorite Coldplay-album.... Just love it.
October 17, 201114 yr just to react to some posts: Coldplayers didnt leak the album, ill-intentioned people did it. TRUE fans are not the one who dont listen to the album today, they are the ones who will BUY it on Oct 24th. I will. Exactly, 95% of the ones listening to the leak are hardcore fans who will buy it and/or go the the live shows.
October 17, 201114 yr Charlie Brown & Mylo Xyloto rawks! even the leaks out , im still gonna buy the CD and vinyl !! Mylo Xyloto 9.5/10
October 17, 201114 yr So fun to see everyone is happy about the comprehensive thing. Yeah the tracks fit lyrical. But it's just the ambience which is the difference now. Viva la Vida gave me so good atmosphere/ambience. This album not, so much differences. The only really fitting thing is the end. I'm already listening to tracks seperate.
October 17, 201114 yr Why is there so much hate for Major Minus? Guy's bass was amazing <3 You are not alone ahah I LOVE Major Minus! I think it kinda has a dark side which makes it really interesting (it has the same dark feeling as Yes in VLV to me, if that makes any sense lol ;))
October 17, 201114 yr After listening to the album a few times, I think it's really a very different (but great!) record. I do agree with some of the opinions, in which the first part of the record is a little disjointed. It feels like a mishmash of songs just tacked together with no flow. I'd like to give some constructive criticism though (It's just my opinion).. The first part of the album could've used some segues between the songs (like a transition, where the song fades/connects to each other) so that it would've been less jarring and more cohesive as if it were telling one whole story. The band did it for some of the songs (MX into HLH, MMIX into ETIAW, UIF all the way to UWTB) and, in my humble opinion, it worked brilliantly. In fact, the way the band integrated the tune from MX into UFO and AHT was a really great touch. The reason why I'm bringing this up is because the band are pitching it to be a concept album with a story to tell (that they made this record with the goal of getting people to listen to complete albums), and I personally feel that if the songs from the first half actually transitioned into each other it would have nailed that pitch perfectly and given a relatively different experience. As for POC, it's a great song but I'm still not sold and kind of puzzled.. Was Rihanna really necessary? It felt a bit out of place hearing a female voice suddenly pop out from nowhere. Despite that, I think I'm not going to let that ruin these songs for me. It's a stellar record, especially for the last few songs where they actually took time to develop the song instead of trying to make it as short as possible. (:
October 17, 201114 yr 8/10 Charlie Brown HLH Up With the Birds (is it just me or does the beginning like Christmas Lights?) Are standout songs PoC didn't need Rihanna...shame, because it will probably be a single and song like HLH and UWTB will get neglected
October 17, 201114 yr This album is a masterpiece and it is their best album ever! Yes, it is different from Parachutes, but in a very good way. I'm so proud for being a Coldplay fan!
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