There's a lot of multi-quoting needed here that my bad eyes are a little lazy for,lol.

 

I do like MX, and I love some of the songs. UWTB showed some genuine ingenuity, for example.

 

But I don't think it showcases Jonny as much as VLV or the other albums. He plays a whole 15-bar solo on Paradise, and the short time he plays on UWTB is WAY to low in the mix. And is he even on PoC? He really stood out on VLV, without even trying. (I'm not syaing this because I'm a Jonny fan. In fact it's part of WHY I became such a Jonny fan. Going back and listening more to his contributions on the other albums since I felt his absence on this one made me appreciate him all the more.) And I'm only talking about a couple of songs. There are others on MX where he shines!

 

Brian Eno didn't produce this time out. Only 'consulted' and co-composed. So I don't know why some still blame him for this album not standing up.

 

Having said that, much as I love Eno, it's probably time for them to move past him and all of their current producers. Even HE would want their evolution to continue in terms of production, and would likely stop back if he thought that would push them forward.

 

And running the train right off the topic rails, I'd happily see Eno stick around if he brought Daniel Lanois into the mix. THAT would be a pairing to make an EPIC Coldplay album, imo. But I both digress and daydream,lol.

Eno's the other big component in the equation. His work as a producer tends to be very much a love it or hate it deal. MX bears the Eno stamp for sure (much more so than VLVODAAHF IMHO).

 

I still don't get the whole "mainstream" thing though. The main knock on Coldplay was that they were the definition of mainstream. There the kings of triple A radio for crying out loud. If anything, there new work is a bit less mainstream based on the fact it's doing less well in the mainstream commercial marketplace than their "classic" stuff. If you're saying their music is closer to pop genre wise now, that I get.

 

I think the mainstream caught up with Coldplay, then changed, as musical trends do, and now Coldplay are almost trying to keep up with themselves. You set the bar, then raise it, then others follow it, raise it more, then you have to find a place in it again,lol. Hope that makes sense outside my head!

There's a lot of multi-quoting needed here that my bad eyes are a little lazy for,lol.

 

I do like MX, and I love some of the songs. UWTB showed some genuine ingenuity, for example.

 

But I don't think it showcases Jonny as much as VLV or the other albums. He plays a whole 15-bar solo on Paradise, and the short time he plays on UWTB is WAY to low in the mix. And is he even on PoC? He really stood out on VLV, without even trying. (I'm not syaing this because I'm a Jonny fan. In fact it's part of WHY I became such a Jonny fan. Going back and listening more to his contributions on the other albums since I felt his absence on this one made me appreciate him all the more.) And I'm only talking about a couple of songs. There are others on MX where he shines!

 

Brian Eno didn't produce this time out. Only 'consulted' and co-composed. So I don't know why some still blame him for this album not standing up.

 

Having said that, much as I love Eno, it's probably time for them to move past him and all of their current producers. Even HE would want their evolution to continue in terms of production, and would likely stop back if he thought that would push them forward.

 

And running the train right off the topic rails, I'd happily see Eno stick around if he brought Daniel Lanois into the mix. THAT would be a pairing to make an EPIC Coldplay album, imo. But I both digress and daydream,lol.

 

 

As for why I think eno deserves some of the blame, so to speak, simple, the album simply sounds too much like his work for me to think he was a sidelines sort of consultant If you made me listen to VLV and MX and guess which one Eno produced, I'd totally pick MX.

I think the mainstream caught up with Coldplay, then changed, as musical trends do, and now Coldplay are almost trying to keep up with themselves. You set the bar, then raise it, then others follow it, raise it more, then you have to find a place in it again,lol. Hope that makes sense outside my head!

 

 

That made sense to me at least. My point was that if you asked a record label exec circa 2005 to describe "mainstream sound" the short answer would likely be coldplay, so in the list of things not to like about the MX era sound "too mainstream" just leaves me scratching my head.

Yeah. That was what I meant. :) Here, all anyone listens to is the really really popular stuff. I completely loathe my city's radio station.

I should have clarified that when I say mainstream, I'm thinking of the songs most people listen to here. I know that mainstream has multiple meanings.

I just hope that they find (whatever) ground they're looking for.

Hmmm...If I had to play 'guess the Eno' I'd pick VLV. But it's true that he clearly didn't just sis idly by for MX, and his influence on it is very notable.

 

You've kind of made my point for me about Coldplay setting the standard and having to live up to it. How many bands used the 'Clocks' drum part and piano arpeggios after Clocks was a hit? You still hear it in tv ads all the time. A bit of music that isn't Clocks but is so obviously based around its arrangement.

 

So, once every label is trying to get their bands to sound more like Coldplay to sell more albums, what's Coldplay supposed to do to set themselves apart? It's ironic as hell! And I really do think they've tried to reset the bar as opposed to 'selling out'. I just think they've fallen a bit short of that mark.

 

With VLV, they locked the doors, closed ranks and stopped caring who thought what, and it resulted in a great album! I think they might have gone back to caring too much about public opinion when making MX. I hope I'm wrong. They'll make great music, and probably hits,whether they pay attention to that at all.:)

Yeah. That was what I meant. :) Here, all anyone listens to is the really really popular stuff. I completely loathe my city's radio station.

I should have clarified that when I say mainstream, I'm thinking of the songs most people listen to here. I know that mainstream has multiple meanings.

I just hope that they find (whatever) ground they're looking for.

 

As do I! As long as they're happy with the music they make, I'll be there.:D

Me too. :)

Before I start I'd like to say that overall I have a positive opinion of Mylo Xyloto as an album, I fully understand the need for progression and it's great that Coldplay want to explore different sounds. Also, the full live shows at the moment are fantastic; watching the Glastonbury performance last year on TV was one of the proudest moments I've had as a Coldplayer.

 

But after tonight's broadcast of the Amnesty Secret Policeman's Ball on Channel 4 I just can't help the feeling that they could be doing so much better.

 

I've just finished watching the performance on TV with a group of students at university and I have to say that I was embarrassed to call myself a diehard Coldplay fan. Here's what I saw;

 

- The most unoriginal, predictable setlist (VLV, Paradise, ETIAW)

- A setlist which shows a band playing their popular songs rather than their best songs

(VLV is one of my least favourite CP songs, although I can understand why the band and fans like it. Paradise is catchy but its repetitive and has lyrics that are quite poor; it's a song which I only really like as it means at least my friends are listening to that rather than some rubbish by Lady GaGa. And finally ETIAW, a song with an embarrassing title and pathetic lyrics that only gets anywhere near good at the end).

- Chris focusing more on running and jumping around the stage looking rather stupid than concentrating on singing the songs (his voice sounded really bad)

- Clothes that would look more suitable on an 8 year old child

(I like the black jackets with the patches, but the baby blue/pink shirts and the colourful trainers look silly)

 

Now I love Coldplay, and always will do, but tonight when a friend says 'To be honest I think they're rubbish' I didn't really have a leg to stand on. Sure I said to him that 'they always play their most popular songs rather than their best songs' and that 'they've written B-sides better than this' but I think he's more likely to be influenced by what he's just seen on TV than what I've got to say.

 

The thing is, as I say, they could be presenting themselves so much better.

 

- Charlie Brown is one of the best things they've done for years I think, so why not give that a play like they did at the Brits? I might be wrong but it seems they've completely messed up the release of it as a single.

- Apart from the first few weeks, I wouldn't say that the sales of Mylo Xyloto have been anything spectacular, so why not use these opportunities to display a few of the other songs from the album.

- Everyone watching tonight would have heard Paradise and ETIAW before, they're probably sick of hearing them, so why not do something a bit different. Why not give Major Minus a try, or perhaps Hurts Like Heaven, or maybe Us Against The World. After all, tonight they had the chance to play 3 songs so there was plenty of room for the singles.

 

I detest when the likes of the NME criticise Coldplay, but after tonight's show I can perhaps see where they're coming from (even though I don't agree).

 

Roadie 42 has just blogged saying that Coldplay played at the Radio City Hall back in the Parachutes days. I'm sure that if you went back in time to watch that gig and compared it on the basis of the performance we saw tonight you'd conclude that the band had regressed.

 

We're talking about the band which brought the world Yellow, Spies, Clocks, The Scientist, God Put A Smile Upon Your Face, A Rush Of Blood To The Head, and yes Charlie Brown, Hurts Like Heaven etc. To see them degrade themselves with cheap, tacky performances like tonight was hard to watch.

 

Of course this is just my opinion, and I've seen a few people on this board say they really enjoyed the performance; thats great. Sorry if I've posted this in the wrong place, and sorry for being so negative!

 

Of course they are going to play their hits. As much as everyone would love to hear their other songs, this isn't a full-on Coldplay concert; it's a special with multiple bands and celebrities doing a small bit of performing for both a live audience and a virtual audience.

 

You'd be surprised how many people *don't* watch and listen to Coldplay everyday of their lives.

 

To me, it sounds like you are listening to the opinions of everything heard that is negative about them and taking it to heart. I also don't think you completely realize how bands work.

 

Roadie 42 has just blogged saying that Coldplay played at the Radio City Hall back in the Parachutes days. I'm sure that if you went back in time to watch that gig and compared it on the basis of the performance we saw tonight you'd conclude that the band had regressed.

 

How the hell has Coldplay regressed? Not only is the Chris of 2000 and the Chris of 2012 two completely, absolutely different people, but the style has changed. I hate to use the "it's never good for bands to stay always the same, because staying the same is boring", but honestly, how happy would you be if you still watched Coldplay just sitting at the piano, singing?

 

You wouldn't; because they would have been doing the damn same thing for over twelve years.

 

 

- Charlie Brown is one of the best things they've done for years I think, so why not give that a play like they did at the Brits? I might be wrong but it seems they've completely messed up the release of it as a single.

 

I agree, to an extent. I like Paradise, but not live. It's really a hit-and-a-miss with Chris' voice.

 

- Apart from the first few weeks, I wouldn't say that the sales of Mylo Xyloto have been anything spectacular, so why not use these opportunities to display a few of the other songs from the album.

 

Honestly, who cares? Sales are really just a thing to brag about.

It honestly looks to me like the O.P. is unhappy with their friend's view, but is speaking from their own POV. Saying 'next time someone offers a put-down about Coldplay, I won't be as fervently defending them, based on this performance. A one-shot deal.

Other than that, 100% in agreement with you!

 

 

If their next album combines the best of the last 5, it will be amazing, no matter who is at the helm. If they just go on what they have now, despite it being a good formula, it will fall short. I just worry that they'll become a caricature of themselves. That scares me. I doubt it will happen though.

Just don´t care if other people don´t like them, if NME doesn´t like them, if your best friend doesn´t like them even if your dog doesn´t like them, don´t care. Listen to the songs you like and forget about ETIAW and Paradise.

One must never forget about Paradise. :|

But yeah, what she said. Everything you mentioned is opinion-based and therefore open to endless discussion.

 

I forgot about it, but after googling it I saw this: "In between the comedic performances, the music lineup consisted of Mumford & Sons, Reggie Watts, and a concluding set by Coldplay."

 

They are not retarded, seems to me that they deliberately chose their most upbeat songs to play between those comedic performances. It would have been silly if they played Amsterdam or something like that at such event. Sure, they could have performed CB or HLH, and I agree that they've screwed up the CB promotion, but remember, VLV and Paradise are Chris' favorite songs (and they've both happened to become #1 hits in his homeland :nice:) so even though we may be sick of them, he obviously isn't.

^^^^ Definitely agree. It didn't need to be super amazing and introspective because this was a comedy show (Come on people. they came after Russel Brand, for chissake). I watched it live and found it very nice :D

Of cource, you are entitled to your own opinion. :smug:

I can respect that opinion. I'll go further and say this is one of the most civil threads on the site. :)

 

That said, I still just don't see how the band could do something significantly different from what they did in a situation like this. Personally, I think the've just finally made the migration to full fledged world eating stadium act. (a sphere in which most of their peers are bands 20+ years older than them), and seeing those changes can often be painful for those of us who grew to love the band "on the way up". Not sure if that qualifies as "regression" in my opinion, but it is a drastic change.

 

That said, I think most of these critisisms would probably be better leveled at a regular Coldplay gig (and in a few months they will, and likely should be:\) than a truncated performance on a TV comedy special.

 

Then again, I'm arguing from a different corner than a lot of people here as I'm not all that fond of the primarily acoustic sound of the band's older work (which is many people's preferred coldplay "sound") so I'm sure that strongly colors my perception.

 

These.

 

I found the crowd pretty cold, they HAD to do popular & very upbeat songs. I would have found it better if CB was in their performance, but I totally understand the choices they made.

It was a promotional event, not a Coldplay gig, so like any promotional event, you'd expect them to do their big hits.

 

As a Coldplay fan, you know they're better at their own gigs than at these promotional events (unless the other performers are really crappy, like at X-factor for instance). And if there's one gig when you're disappointed by them, then you can ask yourself about some kind of regression, I think. Sadly, people who haven't seen the Coldplay light (yet :sneaky: ) don't know that, so, watching a promotional event, they may assume Coldplay isn't that great (though I think that performance was great, ETIAW IMO isn't crappy, that's your opinion, and Chris jumping around is something you could expect, though I was kinda worried for a moment :\ ).

 

Oh, and what DundahMifflin said two posts ago :nod:

Well, I watched it last night, the whole show was a bit of a disappointment to be honest.

 

I was really looking forward to this as I love Eddie Izzard, but his set was short and not very funny.. IHO. :dozey:

 

The rest of the comedians were average at best..

 

Coldplay did their best I think with a very cold audience, or it seemed that way to me... However I too wish they'd done CB instead of ETIAW.. :( My son, who I allowed to stay up that late, and is a new CP fan - so a pretty reliable barometer for some of the newer/younger fans I feel, (he is 13) commented, that Chris isn't singing at the end! And he was right.. there was a back up track on ETIAW, and Chris was bouncing around in the balcony but the track was singing for him.. :( What was going on with that?? I know he does sing it live, I've seen him do it ... twice..

 

I actually thought Paradise was one of their better TV performances of it lately.. but again agree it's been done now.. my son commented, 'I'm actually bored with Paradise now'.... :confused:

 

I agree that they have to do these TV performances, but it's not helped by audiences that just stand there (at least they did stand - after Chris offered them $5 each if they did - the best comic bit of the evening IMHO :laugh3:)

 

I really don't think ETIAW is their best track live.. and I wish they'd played Charlie Brown.. which is..

 

To finish... I think the performance of the evening was by Mumford and Sons..

 

Edit: I also agree with Joel and Celine, it WAS a tv performance and they are never as good as the real live shows, and if we have to defend CP to people, so what? Their loss.. I also disagree to an extent.. I LOVE Paradise when it's played live.. I prefer it to the album.. but that's because I've been there when 20,000 people sang para para para... ! It's an awesome feeling, and not of course one that carries onto TV. In fact the entire performance was just what I expected, apart from the backing track singing for Chris.. that just worried me a bit.. because if Oliver, my son noticed it.. you can be sure lots of others will too... oh well.. I still love them and am still bloody excited for going to see them in June.. :D

Thanks everyone for the comments, and it's nice to see the debate stay civil! I wish I could reply to everyone's points but I think that would take all day!

 

I totally understand that the band want to promote their material, but I think my concern is just with the way they're promoting themselves. Their albums and live shows display them as such better musicians/songwriters than these promotional appearances, so who can blame the casual music fan who criticises the band based on what they see in a 15 minute slot.

 

I understand the point about it being a comedy show, and that the setlist is somewhat restricted. But why not try Clocks or Yellow instead of VLV? What's wrong with playing Fix You as a set closer? It's not like they can't play them anymore. I guess this is just a case of personal taste.

 

I mentioned 'regression' based on the three songs they played at the ball because I believe they showed average lyrics, poor signing, poorer musicianship and the use of backing tracks. IMO to progress to a stadium-sized act, like Coldplay obviously are and have been for a while, you don't need to sacrifice musicianship. Take the Foo Fighters for example; they're still rocking away on their guitars; they even recorded their last album in Dave Grohl's garage, with little or no help from computers/synths etc. At the end of the day, Yellow, Clocks etc. are just as good in stadiums as Paradise and ETIAW if not better. I don't think that they've regressed as a band overall however, but I do think that the singles from previous albums have been musically more credible.

 

With the exception of Charlie Brown. I think we can all agree they should have just played that!

Yay, a decent, respectful discussion. Props to everyone in this thread. :thumbsup:

 

I agree with most things that have been said. MX to me is not a step forward but I enjoy listening to it (apart from ETIAW). I don't agree with many choices they've been making, however, I am 100% sure they're genuine and they're doing it because they love it, and perhaps they want to try something new. And for that I'll keep supporting them.

 

One thing that bothers me is how sometimes Chris chooses 'entertaining' over singing. In this case he may have done it because he was annoyed with the lame audience, but if that means he goes off key or let the backing track do the work... WTF?! :no:

I must admit that I haven't seen the performance though.

 

Also, I don't really mind them playing these songs in particular (again, apart from ETIAW :P), but I just wish they'd be less predictable. We like to be surprised, Coldplay. Give us something different!

Same goes for their full setlists, but that's another topic.

 

Finally, I completely understand how the OP feels a little embarrassed towards his friends. All of you may be able just not to care, but not everyone is that confident. (At least I'm not.) If it involves something you care about, and your friends (whose opinions you value more than anyone else's) disagree, it can drag you down big time.

First of all, props to everyone in this thread for keeping things civil, especially with a touchy topic like this!

 

I understand too.

I enjoy listening to MX, but it will never be my favorite album.

I think they took a huge chance changing their sound so drastically, and it wasn't something any of us were expecting.

MX just makes me think that the guys were trying to put together an album that those other people would like, those people who never gave them a second glance. And in that, they lost their depth.

Coldplay will always be my favorite band, but Viva was as close to "mainstream" they will ever get (even though it's really not at all) With Paradise & ETIAW, it's too much.

Makes me wonder what happened during those 3 years after Viva. That album is so much better.

Honestly, I want to wait and see what happens after they're away from EMI. And I have to say it, but Brian too.

Just what I think. :)

 

This just summed up my thoughts perfectly. Viva was an amazing, unique, all around brilliant album. It was the guys taking a big chance and having it pay off . . . the difference between Viva and MX is that this time, they took a chance and fell short of the mark. Instead of taking the good elements of Viva and adding a twist or a new take on them (think of the transition from Parachutes to ARoBttH), they just threw a ton of other stuff on top of what they already had.

 

I'd also like to see what would happen if they split with Brian Eno for their next album :nod:

 

I understand the point about it being a comedy show, and that the setlist is somewhat restricted. But why not try Clocks or Yellow instead of VLV? What's wrong with playing Fix You as a set closer? It's not like they can't play them anymore. I guess this is just a case of personal taste.

 

I mentioned 'regression' based on the three songs they played at the ball because I believe they showed average lyrics, poor signing, poorer musicianship and the use of backing tracks. IMO to progress to a stadium-sized act, like Coldplay obviously are and have been for a while, you don't need to sacrifice musicianship. Take the Foo Fighters for example; they're still rocking away on their guitars; they even recorded their last album in Dave Grohl's garage, with little or no help from computers/synths etc. At the end of the day, Yellow, Clocks etc. are just as good in stadiums as Paradise and ETIAW if not better. I don't think that they've regressed as a band overall however, but I do think that the singles from previous albums have been musically more credible.

 

It's all about promotion :shrug: Personally, I would choose Clocks, Fix You, and any other song from the previous albums over what they played at the ball.

 

I completely agree with you. Coldplay haven't regressed, necessarily, but I do think they have hit a rough patch as far as their songwriting abilities. Their 'new' stadium sound just doesn't cut it for me--Paradise and ETiaW are by far my least favorite live songs (apologies to those of you that do enjoy the live versions), partially because of the abundance of backing tracks, but also because the lyrics are very far below par and Chris either a) can't quite hit that high note or b) is too out of breath from jumping around to sing properly.

 

But it's just a low spot in their career, they'll get out of it. No worries :)

 

 

Although I have to admit that the fact that Chris listens to dubstep nowadays has me worried :blank:

 

Well, I watched it last night, the whole show was a bit of a disappointment to be honest.

 

I was really looking forward to this as I love Eddie Izzard, but his set was short and not very funny.. IHO. :dozey:

 

The rest of the comedians were average at best..

 

Coldplay did their best I think with a very cold audience, or it seemed that way to me... However I too wish they'd done CB instead of ETIAW.. :( My son, who I allowed to stay up that late, and is a new CP fan - so a pretty reliable barometer for some of the newer/younger fans I feel, (he is 13) commented, that Chris isn't singing at the end! And he was right.. there was a back up track on ETIAW, and Chris was bouncing around in the balcony but the track was singing for him.. :( What was going on with that?? I know he does sing it live, I've seen him do it ... twice..

 

I actually thought Paradise was one of their better TV performances of it lately.. but again agree it's been done now.. my son commented, 'I'm actually bored with Paradise now'.... :confused:

 

I agree that they have to do these TV performances, but it's not helped by audiences that just stand there (at least they did stand - after Chris offered them $5 each if they did - the best comic bit of the evening IMHO :laugh3:)

 

I really don't think ETIAW is their best track live.. and I wish they'd played Charlie Brown.. which is..

 

To finish... I think the performance of the evening was by Mumford and Sons..

 

Edit: I also agree with Joel and Celine, it WAS a tv performance and they are never as good as the real live shows, and if we have to defend CP to people, so what? Their loss.. I also disagree to an extent.. I LOVE Paradise when it's played live.. I prefer it to the album.. but that's because I've been there when 20,000 people sang para para para... ! It's an awesome feeling, and not of course one that carries onto TV. In fact the entire performance was just what I expected, apart from the backing track singing for Chris.. that just worried me a bit.. because if Oliver, my son noticed it.. you can be sure lots of others will too... oh well.. I still love them and am still bloody excited for going to see them in June.. :D

 

His "every tear...every tear..is a waterfall" backing vocals are always looped live. It's just usually less noticable because he's singing the "whooo" part live over the track.

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Thanks everyone for the comments, and it's nice to see the debate stay civil! I wish I could reply to everyone's points but I think that would take all day!

 

I totally understand that the band want to promote their material, but I think my concern is just with the way they're promoting themselves. Their albums and live shows display them as such better musicians/songwriters than these promotional appearances, so who can blame the casual music fan who criticises the band based on what they see in a 15 minute slot.

 

I understand the point about it being a comedy show, and that the setlist is somewhat restricted. But why not try Clocks or Yellow instead of VLV? What's wrong with playing Fix You as a set closer? It's not like they can't play them anymore. I guess this is just a case of personal taste.

 

I mentioned 'regression' based on the three songs they played at the ball because I believe they showed average lyrics, poor signing, poorer musicianship and the use of backing tracks. IMO to progress to a stadium-sized act, like Coldplay obviously are and have been for a while, you don't need to sacrifice musicianship. Take the Foo Fighters for example; they're still rocking away on their guitars; they even recorded their last album in Dave Grohl's garage, with little or no help from computers/synths etc. At the end of the day, Yellow, Clocks etc. are just as good in stadiums as Paradise and ETIAW if not better. I don't think that they've regressed as a band overall however, but I do think that the singles from previous albums have been musically more credible.

 

With the exception of Charlie Brown. I think we can all agree they should have just played that!

 

 

Again though, they aren't using fix you as a set closer because they're not trying to "sell" that song anymore, whereas they are still trying to entice people to buy copies of Paradise. Also, from the perspective of marketing the band as a live act, it could easily become something of a knock on them if they were perceived not to stand behind their new material. Plus, as Chris seems to genuinely believe that Paradise is one of the best things he's written, right or wrong.

His "every tear...every tear..is a waterfall" backing vocals are always looped live. It's just usually less noticable because he's singing the "whooo" part live over the track.

 

Thanks for that. I'll explain it to my son too.. :D

Thanks for that. I'll explain it to my son too.. :D

 

 

I noticed it myself in the unstaged video, and went back and saw it in other performances as well. I think they do it because it's the only way to replicate two layers of Chris' vocals from the studio version.

Yeah I guess so. Thanks anyway.. :D

First of all, props to everyone in this thread for keeping things civil, especially with a touchy topic like this!

 

 

 

This just summed up my thoughts perfectly. Viva was an amazing, unique, all around brilliant album. It was the guys taking a big chance and having it pay off . . . the difference between Viva and MX is that this time, they took a chance and fell short of the mark. Instead of taking the good elements of Viva and adding a twist or a new take on them (think of the transition from Parachutes to ARoBttH), they just threw a ton of other stuff on top of what they already had.

 

I'd also like to see what would happen if they split with Brian Eno for their next album :nod:

 

 

 

It's all about promotion :shrug: Personally, I would choose Clocks, Fix You, and any other song from the previous albums over what they played at the ball.

 

I completely agree with you. Coldplay haven't regressed, necessarily, but I do think they have hit a rough patch as far as their songwriting abilities. Their 'new' stadium sound just doesn't cut it for me--Paradise and ETiaW are by far my least favorite live songs (apologies to those of you that do enjoy the live versions), partially because of the abundance of backing tracks, but also because the lyrics are very far below par and Chris either a) can't quite hit that high note or b) is too out of breath from jumping around to sing properly.

 

But it's just a low spot in their career, they'll get out of it. No worries :)

 

 

Although I have to admit that the fact that Chris listens to dubstep nowadays has me worried :blank:

 

The spoiler made me gasp a little! Say it ain't so, Chris!:cry:

The spoiler made me gasp a little! Say it ain't so, Chris!:cry:

 

I did too whenever I first heard that :bigcry: I think it was in an interview about them coming to Australia in November where the interviewer asked him what sort of music they'd been listening to recently . . . and Chris said Skrillex :bomb:

I did too whenever I first heard that :bigcry: I think it was in an interview about them coming to Australia in November where the interviewer asked him what sort of music they'd been listening to recently . . . and Chris said Skrillex :bomb:

 

Was he kidding? Please tell me he was kidding! He does joke around a lot...

 

*rocks back and forth in fetal position*

 

I REALLY hope he doesn't bring that influence to bear on LP6. I could see a minor mutiny by the others, and I'd be very worried if there wasn't one.

Was he kidding? Please tell me he was kidding! He does joke around a lot...

 

*rocks back and forth in fetal position*

 

I REALLY hope he doesn't bring that influence to bear on LP6. I could see a minor mutiny by the others, and I'd be very worried if there wasn't one.

 

No, I'm pretty sure he was being serious! :wreck:

 

I know, I laid awake for like an hour that night just staring at the ceiling and hoping that the guys weren't going to take that direction for LP6

 

I'll see if I can find you a link . . .