December 14, 201411 yr Now that the final scheduled appearance has ended, what do you think of the Ghost Stories era experience? What are your high and low points (if any)?
December 14, 201411 yr The low is certainly not being able to see them live as this was a chance to see them in smaller venues which I dont think will happen again for a while. The highs though are just how good the album is firstly and how different it was to MX, not taking anything away from MX. I liked that it was intimate and that they took a different approach than other albums. The unexpected release of midnight was something very different to what we are used to. The artwork is also certainly a highlight, really brought the music to life.
December 14, 201411 yr Highs: RAH on the 2nd July- My 1st (and certainly not my last) Coldplay gig! ASFOS, True Love and Always in my Head are songs that stood out. The unexpected release of Midnight- So different and so unexpected. Lows: Lack of Gigs- I was extremely lucky to see them on this era, but so many people missed out. Will make their return to stadiums all the better though.
December 14, 201411 yr High: the album wasn't too bad Lows: -Not a proper tour -Small venues, that's great. Seriously, it's awesome. BUT too expensive -F*cked Latin America, AGAIN (still waiting, Coldplay) -Overwhealming promotion in the States (there's a whole planet outside that land you know) -I didn't feel it. The music was still good, but I didn't feel it. That feel, you know what I'm talking about, I had it for a moment; only one moment. It didn't last like it did with the other albums (I'm a new fan but I did have a few weeks of obession with each of the other albums (except X&Y)). Anyway, SO glad it's finally* over. **It was actually quite short.
December 14, 201411 yr Highs: --Really solid album with Magic, Midnight and Ink which I constantly have on repeat. Also like bonus tracks! --Beautiful live DVD and TV special that are truly special. --AMAZING artwork for this era. Absolutely love it. --Like the return to a few more melancholic and emotional tracks. Whole album has a cool atmosphere. Lows --Didn't like some of the production choices on the albums; sometimes feels a little to glossy and clean on otherwise great tracks (i.e. O, Oceans.) --ASFOS. I unfortunately am not a fan of this track, both as a single and climax to the album. Melody is good, just not the EDM production. --No tour! I still haven't got to see them :( --True Love and ASFOS music videos. The former is their worst to date, right up there with Charlie Brown, didn't achieve its aim imo. The latter was okay, but the song doesn't match the entire aesthetic so it felt awkward. Cool idea though.
December 14, 201411 yr Highs: best production coldplay ever had for an album the artwork man there's not a song on the album that i hate chris martin's fine body Low: They neglected half of the world for this tour lmao
December 14, 201411 yr Highs: - The entire era was great. It produced a resurgence of love for the band in me. Lows: -ASFOS. I hate everything about it. -True Love and ASFOS music videos. They might as well not bother with videos anymore.
December 14, 201411 yr Highs Magic was a lovely piece of restrained music, which showed a craftsmanship from the band which we arguably haven't seen since parachutes O. That is all. The artwork No Rihanna Guitar solo on true love Ghost Story, All Your Friends being written Midnights electronica Lows ASFOS. That is all. The overproduced version of AA on the album (guitar solo? What guitar solo?) compared to the brilliant live version we first heard. The rest of True Love Insufferable hip hop drums Ghost Story, All Your Friends being left off. Those badges/earrings Chris is intent on wearing.
December 14, 201411 yr Highs Magic was a lovely piece of restrained music, which showed a craftsmanship from the band which we arguably haven't seen since parachutes O. That is all. The artwork No Rihanna Guitar solo on true love Ghost Story, All Your Friends being written Midnights electronica Lows ASFOS. That is all. The overproduced version of AA on the album (guitar solo? What guitar solo?) compared to the brilliant live version we first heard. The rest of True Love Insufferable hip hop drums Ghost Story, All Your Friends being left off. Those badges/earrings Chris is intent on wearing. Yeah pretty much all of this. I don't mind ASFOS but it doesn't fit in the album. It's a massive middle finger to the overall sound of the album which was consistent throughout bar that single. Also the idea of Chris Martin wearing earrings 10 years ago or on the AROBTTH tour would have been enough to bring the house down with laughter. He's above that sort of tackiness. Overall quality of the lyrics could have been drastically improved as well with the exception of Midnight, O, All Your Friends, Ghost Story. And of course No Rihanna made it instantly better than MX. A completely overrated talentless hack which cannot be said enough. Also the tour wasn't all that special. There's no need for songs like Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall, Paradise, Viva La Vida in some small intimate arena. It was a real moment for them to play some long unheard classics....and they failed.
December 14, 201411 yr Also the tour wasn't all that special. There's no need for songs like Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall, Paradise, Viva La Vida in some small intimate arena. It was a real moment for them to play some long unheard classics....and they failed. I don't understand why they did this. When they played A Whisper at Royce Hall I thought what a magnificent move. Why not have a show where they replaced all the hits you mentioned above with older classics. There is so much on Parachutes and AROBTTH that we're just dying to witness live. A missed opportunity indeed.
December 14, 201411 yr The low and high for me was that I went through something rather difficult last December, so when Ghost Stories came out, it spoke to me like no other album. I could relate to every song, every lyric and line. I went high up and down below on every turn it made. But if anything it made me realize life should be lived full of love and dreams. The sky is always full of stars, and sometimes you honestly do feel like a ghost story. But that's alright because the universe has a way of pulling us back so you can launch into something great. You just need hope and a head full of dreams. ;)
December 14, 201411 yr The low and high for me was that I went through something rather difficult last December, so when Ghost Stories came out, it spoke to me like no other album. I could relate to every song, every lyric and line. I went high up and down below on every turn it made. But if anything it made me realize life should be lived full of love and dreams. The sky is always full of stars, and sometimes you honestly do feel like a ghost story. But that's alright because the universe has a way of pulling us back so you can launch into something great. You just need hope and a head full of dreams. ;) Nice :)
December 14, 201411 yr Highs: - The lyrics hunt! That was SO cool!!!! - The Magic video with a gloriously hot Chris :wideeyed::wideeyed: - THE ZANE LOWE INTERVIEW - OHGOD. One of the best interviews I've listen to/watched of Chris. It really made me understand the direction, the goal, the sound, the meaning of the album much better. - CONCERT AT LE CASINO DE PARIS :awesome::awesome::awesome::wacky: No words :wacky: So happy to have been there! - The RAH livestream, really enjoyed it! - The CD/DVD package :awesome: Whilst Live 2014 was an awesome concert to watch, the one we got for GS actually had quite a few, very very nice goodies! Lows: - The lack of a proper tour - even though I understand that they did not want to promote GS as much and in the same way as the others, given how personal and intimate it is for Chris. - The shortness of most of the concerts they did - How most of the events were held in LA only So, basically, not seeing them that much.
December 14, 201411 yr Highs: none Lows: none it was all bit meh really. Ok, now sereiously: Chris' interviews were really personal that was good (Zane one is just wow), the TV special/dvd is really nice too. edit: oh and Midnight, really like that one
December 14, 201411 yr Highs: * The intimate atmosphere/ feel of the album ( with the exception of ASFOS) * The art work is truly beautiful. * The unexpected release of Midnight in February. * The lyrics hunt was lovely. * Chris did a great job in the Magic video. * I love the guitar riff in True Love and also the one in Ink (and to sing along to it) * Seeing them try new things like the laser harp (sorry don't know the name) * All Your Friends and Ghost Story. * The DVD ( having another live DVD so quickly after Live 2012 was great considering the previous one was released in 2003) Now with the Lows * I'll never understand why All Your Friends and Ghost Story were left out. * I would have put ASFOS at the very end of the album, but hey that's me! * Not able to see them live. * So many gigs in LA and the US in general or always the same bunch of cities ( New York, Paris, Cologne, Sydney) * Latin America? * Yeah basically not seeing them live. ( I understand that the album was not meant to be played at big stadiums but it was a bit frustrating when another intimate gig was announced and it was again in LA or Paris or something)
December 22, 201411 yr The atmosphere of this album is the best they recorded, really great and unique. There's only one low and thats the song 'O', i dont like that one, it's boring and monotone. I'll never understand why All Your Friends and Ghost Story were left out. Well, i know, they dont fit the rest of the tracklist, they really sound off from the rest of the tracks, the album is perfect this way, expect for 'O'.
December 22, 201411 yr Highs: Royal albert hall show that I was fortunate to go to, interviews, the quick turnaround to LP7! Lows: Small tour, the album didnt connect much with me
December 22, 201411 yr Highs: - Joining this site and connecting with all of you - The leak thread - Hearing the snippet of O on the Zane Lowe Interview - Watching the Ghost Stories animation video and hearing Ink for the first time (After Running Downstairs from doing my Homework) - Nearly every gig was streamed - The whole production (On the album,the GS live special, the artwork and the LASER HARP) - Winning a love button from Christa in the raffle - Winning member of the month for (I can't remember the month) Lows: - I was underwhelmed by Midnight at first (Now one of my favorites when listening to the album) and thinking "So, is this what they're doing now" - Like many other people, They didn't come to my country (except for the lyrics hunt) - Some of Chris' vocal performances were poor Not to much lows really, glad I had this and all of you to go through it with! I'd say there would be more lows if I didn't decide to join this wonderful site!! Thanks to Sparky and all the other members and Mods on the site!! THE LASER HARP THOUGH!!
December 22, 201411 yr HIGHS: - Atmosphere and texture of each songs included on the album -The shift of style -Laser Harps -Will's experimentation on his drum pads. -LP7 is coming soon LOWS: -Lyrics -The era is too short
December 22, 201411 yr Highs: Lyrics Hunt, Zane Lowe interview, Live Lounge performance of Oceans, it's perfection. Best version of that song The Stage Production set up of the gigs, Simple yet gorgeous Lazer Harp during Midnight The intimate feeling of the shows I was not a fan of Ink, but when I heard it live I fell in love The Beacon Theatre was beautiful, so lucky I was able to attend the show with Angie:hug: DVD The Song Ghost Story - love love love The intimacy of the album. Lows: Not hearing Ghost Story the song, live
December 22, 201411 yr Highs: Zane Lowe interview iTunes First Play visuals Live 2014 Atmosphere and visuals The whole album Lows: Not a chance to see them live :cry::disappointed:
December 22, 201411 yr I'd forgotten about the lyrics hunt...that was a really good idea! Also I hope there is another Zane Lowe interview for lp7...
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