imabityellow Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I had so low expectations on P.O.C. and I imagined that Rihanna would ruin it all but I must say that it's actually a FANTASTIC song, it's my favourite after listening to MX a few times now. I think that Chris and Rihanna's voices matches amazingly well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC34127 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Wow, a polarising track this one! Personally I love it, and I think I would really like to hear a Chris Martin solo album at some point in the future. My opinion is that Jonny, Will and Guy let Chris have one of his solo compositions appear on a 'Coldplay record'. For me PoC shares the same DNA with "Me and Tennessee", "All Good Things", "Lhuna", etc. - when he writes without the input of the rest of the band, he writes from a more poppy sensibility (which seems to be the bone of contention amongst so many of you). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew42LP5 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halokiti Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I can't stand Chris's semi-rapping, it's as bad as Robbie Williams's white boy rapping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I said Rihanna isn't even one of the top 5 reasons why I hate this song. I feel I should list those 5 reasons: - Terrible synth usage that's even more overbearing than in Paradise - Aforementioned synths completely bury any actual instruments, making 3/4 of Coldplay members useless - Even that 4th Coldplay member - Chris - is barely noticeable on this song as he has the minority of vocal parts - Shit lyrics that are either for toddlers ("I wanna be a princess!") or just lazy as hell ("Lalalalalala oooooooooh") - It's Coldplay writing an R&B song, for crying out loud Rihanna is Reason #6. :laugh3: I think the Rihanna thing's the third reason here. But your main reason is that it's synthy and it's poorly written. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionsOfScience Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I really quite like it, the beat's brilliant, I like the synths, Chris's vocal rhythm is funky as hell. I think we could have done without Rihanna doubling up the guitar riff during the refrains though and they could have sung together a hell load more in the chorus. Vocals are far too quiet as well, and there could have been a whole lot more from the other members, I get how they're sort of metaphorically standing aside for her but come on, it'd be better with a great chunky guitar line playing at the end and some more thumping bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schröder Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Imo, this song could've been recorded much better than it is. Rihanna lacks emotion and doesn't even sound like herself sometimes. :lol: Jonny could use more prominence and the song does not build up properly to the end. Somehow, I got the feeling that this is another song that sounds much better live. Strange, considering the amount of studio effects and synthies. But come on guys, that's not their worst song ever. The song itself is brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKOPPI Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Eh, I like the song. One of the highlights of the album, to be honest. A Whisper is their worst song, I think. :oA Whisper is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKOPPI Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 I can't stand Chris's semi-rapping, it's as bad as Robbie Williams's white boy rapping. Robbie Williams sounded quite nice on Rudebox though:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeYouSoon42 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I think people ar ehating on it as it's not 100% Coldplay. Yes it's not great but it's really catchy and isn't that bad a song. I personally hate Rihanna but she's not too bad on this I just wish Chris' voice was louder when they harmonize. Not their best by a long stretch, not their worst just average and a tad boring after a few minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainloafers Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Paradise and Up In Flames are worse, if you ask me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlookerDelay Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 POC is easily the worst Coldplay song I've ever heard. They totally compromised their musical identity with this one. I would have far less of a problem with it if they had just released it as a single or a B-side. I consider it a novelty piece that has no place on a Coldplay album... especially when a masterpiece like Moving to Mars is languishing in the B-side realm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKOPPI Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 I consider it a novelty piece that has no place on a Coldplay album... especially when a masterpiece like Moving to Mars is languishing in the B-side realm. That's the whole point indeed..if only Moving to Mars would replace PoC the reviews would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dany93 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 That's the whole point indeed..if only Moving to Mars would replace PoC the reviews would be better. Better? I'd give 10 to the album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainloafers Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 That's the whole point indeed..if only Moving to Mars would replace PoC the reviews would be better. Totally agree that MTM should have been on this album! Can't for the life of me figure out why it isn't. After hearing the cover they did of Rihanna's We Found Love, it just baffles me that POC is as bad as it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abracadabra Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I just skimmed through their discography and yes, ladies and gentlemen, it is their worst song up to date. Let's just hope it can't get any worse in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleep Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 When Chris sung this live, it was much better. Since Chris is a man, when he sings the chorus it sounds like intense as he has to put more effort into hitting the higher notes than a girl like Rihanna. When Rihanna sings the chorus it just sounds like shes sitting down, just going like, "alright, yeah whatever. Sing Sing Sing" (That's the only way I can put it :P) But when Chris sings it sounds more intense and makes the chorus more epic. I'm not saying Rihanna is lazy or not as good of a singer as Chris. She probably is better than him. I'm just saying, that chorus sounds like it was designed for a guy to sing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Lestrade Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Their worst song? No. But I'm not crazy about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admnistramation Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 When Chris sung this live, it was much better. Since Chris is a man, when he sings the chorus it sounds like intense as he has to put more effort into hitting the higher notes than a girl like Rihanna. When Rihanna sings the chorus it just sounds like shes sitting down, just going like, "alright, yeah whatever. Sing Sing Sing" (That's the only way I can put it :P) But when Chris sings it sounds more intense and makes the chorus more epic. I'm not saying Rihanna is lazy or not as good of a singer as Chris. She probably is better than him. I'm just saying, that chorus sounds like it was designed for a guy to sing. Chris sounds bored with it though, at least in studio. Rihanna actually spices it up. I will say that it definitely sounded more passionate live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauCH Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 When Chris sung this live, it was much better. Since Chris is a man, when he sings the chorus it sounds like intense as he has to put more effort into hitting the higher notes than a girl like Rihanna. When Rihanna sings the chorus it just sounds like shes sitting down, just going like, "alright, yeah whatever. Sing Sing Sing" (That's the only way I can put it :P) But when Chris sings it sounds more intense and makes the chorus more epic. I'm not saying Rihanna is lazy or not as good of a singer as Chris. She probably is better than him. I'm just saying, that chorus sounds like it was designed for a guy to sing. :nod: I hope, as a B-Side of the single, we got a PoC version without Rihanna. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4stzGUJACZo&feature=related]Coldplay - Princess of China - Rock im Park 2011 [HD] - Live from Front-Row! ;) - YouTube[/ame] The chorus is SO BETTER WITHOUT RIHANNA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleep Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 :nod: I hope, as a B-Side of the single, we got a PoC version without Rihanna. The chorus is SO BETTER WITHOUT RIHANNA. SO MUCH BETTER. His voice makes it more epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Live Life Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 POC is easily the worst Coldplay song I've ever heard. They totally compromised their musical identity with this one. I would have far less of a problem with it if they had just released it as a single or a B-side. I consider it a novelty piece that has no place on a Coldplay album... especially when a masterpiece like Moving to Mars is languishing in the B-side realm. ^ This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKOPPI Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 I remember when I first heard this...I thought it was gonna be my favourite new song. It ends up being the worst song which is pretty ironic. The early version is definitely better, the bass line is so clear! So much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duke Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Please, I get that some people don't like Coldplay making pop songs (which is nothing new) but PoC is far from being foreign territory. It's not my favorite song on MX, but it's not my least favorite either. It's catchy, has a good beat and it's them trying something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technicolor Sparks Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I don't mind PoC, although I liked the live versions better. I don't like the "cause you really hurt me" part at the end, but up until then it wasn't bad. Definitely not my favourite Coldplay song though. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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