Nie Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I've been avoiding all leaks, discussions, ... to be able to form my own opinion of the album. I had already come to terms with the fact that AHFOD would be a totally different Coldplay album, so I listened to it with an open mind. Until the BBC R1 show yesterday evening, the only numbers I heard were the record version of AOAL + Everglow and the live versions of Amazing Day - AHFOD - Up&Up - AOAL. After listening to the album 3x times, my first impression = "less = more"! There are so many things going on. I'm really disappointed with the album version of Up&Up. :( The live version was my favorite until now, that place has been taken over by Everglow, both the record + live version are amazing. Songs that are standing out for me are: AHFOD - Everglow (fav) - Fun - Army of One - Amazing Day. I need to listen to it a lot more and having a copy of the lyrics. And I'm so glad that the live verion of must numbers is way better than the album version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberrytom Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I really like the album. Probably ranks about my 4th favourite. Would have liked one or two more songs, something a bit more of a typical Coldplay anthem and something rockier would have been nice, oh well. Also, I'm really sad that the 'Fly on silver bird' lyrics weren't part of a song :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamgirl Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I am really loving this album and so excited for my first listen today. Although we might not all agree about if we like the songs, I am grateful for this community. I want to stop people on the street and discuss the album, but that might be too weird, so instead I come here. It's great to be a part of all the discussion around the album, even if I don't post much. Birds is one of my faves off the album 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplaykb Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I am really loving this album and so excited for my first listen today. Although we might not all agree about if we like the songs, I am grateful for this community. I want to stop people on the street and discuss the album, but that might be too weird, so instead I come here. It's great to be a part of all the discussion around the album, even if I don't post much. Birds is one of my faves off the album Glad your enjoying it! It was different to me at first listen, but after a few times I absolutely love it. This community is pretty great, isn't it? Its great to share opinions and have discussions with other Coldplayers. Edit: Birds is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SprayCanSoulGuy Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I didn't listen to snippets, live performances OR any specific interviews about songs that weren't about AOAL or Amazing Day. And now... AHFOD has come in the mail. And I don't know what to expect. Not even based on all of your reviews! Coldplayers, wish me luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SprayCanSoulGuy Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I'm at Amazing Day now. I prefer the live version SO much more!!!! So far AHFOD and Birds are my faves! AHFOD is classic Coldplay IMO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplaykb Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I'm at Amazing Day now. I prefer the live version SO much more!!!! So far AHFOD and Birds are my faves! AHFOD is classic Coldplay IMO They are definitely almost everyones favorites! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Leo Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Finally! I called Barnes and got one of the four vinyl copies they got reserved for me! Heading there just after breakfast! Yuhuuuu! Can't wait :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SprayCanSoulGuy Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 They are definitely almost everyones favorites! Everglow and Army Of One are hella cool too! And I'll just say this right here and now... I also like X Marks The Spot... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer123 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I like all the songs in the album...dont get why they have to add obama inside instead of another full song... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arushofjacktothehead Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Listen to the start of Radiohead's song Kid A. Then listen to some of the UFO like noises in XMTS. They sound the same... MIND. BLOWN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplaykb Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Everglow and Army Of One are hella cool too! And I'll just say this right here and now... I also like X Marks The Spot... You know, I hated that at first. But it has definitely grown on me. Its catchy. Its probably my least favorite Coldplay song, but I don't hate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SprayCanSoulGuy Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Am I the only one who thinks that Birds could be the earliest song on the album? The yamaha drums, the guitars, the atmosphere... I swear to god the Ghost Stories vibe is all there! :gs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SprayCanSoulGuy Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Am I the only one who thinks that Birds could be the earliest song on the album? The yamaha drums, the guitars, the atmosphere... I swear to god the Ghost Stories vibe is all there! :gs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaisin Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 This album's first four songs are SOOOOO GOOD. I know HFTW has it's share of haters but i think it's a great, catchy af song. Also, i dont know if this has been discussed but the quality improved a lot from the leak, Birds sounds so much clearer now, as does AHFOD. Has anyone shared the official Birds lyrics yet? I haven't gotten the chance to go pick up my copy of the album... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SprayCanSoulGuy Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Am I the only one who thinks that Birds could be the earliest song on the album? The yamaha drums, the guitars, the atmosphere... I swear to god the Ghost Stories vibe is all there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucanl Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 You van have Apple music for Free! (3 months) remember to turn off your continuous subscription! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldplayink Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Did they just tweet something about glastonbury ? I receive the twitter notification and I thought I see something related to glastonbury from Coldplay but the tweet's already deleted by the time I click in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdplayingfromKansas Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 So I went to my local Walmart to pick up a physical copy . . . they didn't have a single one You know what they did have? Six racks dedicated to 25. *facepalm* 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp3176 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 So I went to my local Walmart to pick up a physical copy . . . they didn't have a single one You know what they did have? Six racks dedicated to 25. *facepalm* This chart battle ain't looking good so far. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplaykb Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 So I went to my local Walmart to pick up a physical copy . . . they didn't have a single one You know what they did have? Six racks dedicated to 25. *facepalm* I just went there as well. Luckily they had it, and they had a huge display box for Adele up front. I just shook my head lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrimas4 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Did they just tweet something about glastonbury ? I receive the twitter notification and I thought I see something related to glastonbury from Coldplay but the tweet's already deleted by the time I click in Yes, I saw that too!! ...something like "glastonbury abbey extravaganza 2016 date confirmed" I think :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldplayink Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Yes, I saw that too!! ...something like "glastonbury abbey extravaganza 2016 date confirmed" I think :D [MEDIA=twitter]672845862880546816[/MEDIA] The Offical Glastonbury Fes. account has tweeted something similar Interesting huh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMDB9 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Yes, I saw that too!! ...something like "glastonbury abbey extravaganza 2016 date confirmed" I think :D Got it as well!....wish I would have taken a screen shot of the notification! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getithom Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Yes! I saw that as well. Next year is gonna be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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