Strawberry Swinger Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 ...or is this whole era a bit... boring? Don't mean to be a hater or anything, it is just that Viva la Vida era seemed all in all like such an exciting time to be a fan, and now the MX era really lacks the excitement... Like nothing is happening! Maybe we (or I ) got overexcited too early, when we only knew a couple of songs during the festivals, and then it came to a very calm period... Is this the calm before the storm, maybe? Hope so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strikie Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 yes, it is kind of weird to have such a long period of silence after the album release.. viva came out in spring, with the tour right after it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Track Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Nah, not just you. My interest has died off gradually :tongue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie O Sullivan Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Unfortunately yes :cry: ! Havent heard the whole album since more than one month,just a couple of songs sometimes. I liked the graffiti stuff in the beginning but now to me it seems everything doesnt fit really,dont know how to explain exactly... Finally, i have to recognize that one( not the major) reason is that Mylo Xyloto is the weakest album so far. I´m just not really interested in it since many weeks. Of course, i like songs like Charlie Brown,DLIBYH or ETIAW...but they are nothing special to me. I remember when i heard "Talk" first...i never got that special feeling about a song again since that,maybe with Violet Hill and Life in Technicolor(Part One!). I really hope that some unreleased songs (if theyre going to be released...) will bring something "fresh"... BUT: The Live-Shows of this Era are the best so far ! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Army Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Yeah, it's been kind of slow. I still enjoy the album though, listening to it as I type this. News and excitement should start up again when they start touring in a few days. And hopefully if an EP is released, then things will get crazy on here again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospector Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Yeah, the viva era never had such big gaps between exciting things, short after LiJ video was released we alredy had the Proskpekt's March EP to wait for, that kept us interested a long time, than LiTii and the tour continued with blogs and everything. I hope they are using this time to do something special. Last time we had something new was on the begining of feburary with CB video, so it's more than 2 months with NOTHING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getithom Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Yeah, it's been slow. I don't think it's boring, per say, but I am eagerly awaiting the start of the tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfing7861 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Nothing new is happening at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SprayCanSoul Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 We need an 8-Track EP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanif94 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Yeah, I feel the same way... I don't even listen to the new album anymore :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospector Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 We need an 8-Track EP. 6 is OK for me alredy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted__Logic Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 we need a new era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese Nip 2 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I wouldn't worry about it. Once the tour starts and R42 is back it'll be more active! There's so much they can do and I'm sure we'll see some exciting things soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanafg Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 The moments right before and right after the album was realeased were quite busy: they did a shitload of festivals and of their own concerts, took part in a lot of TV shows and interivews. It was actually difficult to keep up with everything. The current break may be a bit long, but another thing to add to the math is that we are probably a bit 'spoiled' (in a good sense) because we could watch online a lot of concerts and nowadays it's easier to share info (interviews and stuff). It shouldn't be forgotten however that there was a recent interview with Paris up on Coldplay.com, some short radio interviews, that interview shared on facebook and the news and discussion regarding PoC video. In a nutshell, MX era has yet a lot to deliver and the present sense of 'nothing happening' (which is not really accurate) is, imo, due in a big extent to us having in our 'short-term memories' (I'm not using the expression in the technical sense, but I hope the idea is straighforward) that bucketful of info and stuff. So yeah a bit of apprehension is expected in that scenario, but let us not worry :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdplayingfromKansas Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I feel the same way. Of course, the guys have earned this two-month break, but this era does seem to be rather boring--especially compared to Viva. I don't even listen to MX very much--it's definitely their weakest album. :shrug: Hopefully things will pick up when the tour starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplayfan_115 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Even though I wasn't part of the Viva era much, I can tell something feels different.. I, too, don't listen to MX much. I think everything will pick up on Tuesday when the Tour starts. :nod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoryABjerre Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 ...or is this whole era a bit... boring? Don't mean to be a hater or anything, it is just that Viva la Vida era seemed all in all like such an exciting time to be a fan, and now the MX era really lacks the excitement... Like nothing is happening! Maybe we (or I ) got overexcited too early, when we only knew a couple of songs during the festivals, and then it came to a very calm period... Is this the calm before the storm, maybe? Hope so... :blank: If you do not see my exitements in forum in others thread and me not bored of HIS songs . the songs is better and less of Viva La Vida for my part :bomb: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWLyiyP_iDk&feature=related]Don't let it break your heart - Coldplay (Subtitulado Español) - YouTube[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8UEAhNTdf0]Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall Live 2012 Austin City Limits - YouTube[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_hWU_Ju6hs]Coldplay - up in flames (subtitulado) - YouTube[/ame] but I hope it will not be tired in concert and loved to have this song in concert in listen on this page [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fza22EW_-M]Coldplay - Square one (Live @ Toronto 2006) - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolverwin Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 The guys are having their break so I don't worry that much. I know that something will come once they're on their feet again. As for the album, sorry but I'm into it really. I really enjoy its upbeat tone. BTW, I'm still expecting an EP for this era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNewcomb Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I think the problem is that the only thing that's really changed since the Viva era is the album. Sure everything's got a coat of paint and whatever, but it's essentially the same thing. The Viva era was a revolution for the band, when they brought out the costumes, painted instruments, Roadie 42, the Oracle, Anchorman, detailed album artwork and interesting themes. Here, nothing's new, it's just been adapted for the new album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospector Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 ^Yeah, I see MX as an extension of Viva in the sense of promotion, everything that worked is happening again, I guess it's all part of a bigger phase of the band itself. As I really enjoyed everything from Viva that's not really a problem, but I wanna see some action! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry Swinger Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 I think the problem is that the only thing that's really changed since the Viva era is the album. Sure everything's got a coat of paint and whatever, but it's essentially the same thing. The Viva era was a revolution for the band, when they brought out the costumes, painted instruments, Roadie 42, the Oracle, Anchorman, detailed album artwork and interesting themes. Here, nothing's new, it's just been adapted for the new album. I fully agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aschall Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 once they start touring again, things should speed up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakfak Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 yes, it is kind of weird to have such a long period of silence after the album release.. viva came out in spring, with the tour right after it.. It's not really such a weird pattern for bands big enough to not need the album/tour in close proximity to each other in order to cross promote. It's the album/touring pattern that U2 have used for the last decade. There are just very few bands left big enough to get away with that anymore, so it seems more unusual. Coldplay, with over a decade as a band and in their mid 30's has moved beyond the phase where they will ever be the hip, young band. They're now entering the "elder statesmen" phase of their career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James. Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 This era was going fine up until they screwed up with the whole Charlie Brown situation. Now it just seems like they don't have a clue what they're doing. Hopefully once they go back on tour in a few days things will be a bit more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebeo Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I think the problem is that the only thing that's really changed since the Viva era is the album. Sure everything's got a coat of paint and whatever, but it's essentially the same thing. The Viva era was a revolution for the band, when they brought out the costumes, painted instruments, Roadie 42, the Oracle, Anchorman, detailed album artwork and interesting themes. Here, nothing's new, it's just been adapted for the new album. :nod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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