Well, the interviewer, Jann Wenner, is the founder of Rolling Stone magazine.

First issue of the magazine was in the late 1960s. So, apparently he's from the generation where artists released two albums per year.

 

Boomer needs to keep up with the times and realize "productive" artists who release music that much (or even once a year) are often manufactured pop artists that make garbage.

 

 

Wasn't COTW supposed to get a video? I swear I heard something about it

 

I could have sworn I heard something about every single song getting a video or something.....

 

 

So Chris just told Qmusic Belgium that they will probably tour in about 18 months or two years!

 

https://qmusic.be/nieuws/chris-martin-verklapt-aan-maarten-dorothee-over-anderhalf-jaar-kom-ik-naar-belgie

 

 

Which means another album in a year or so?????

 

Also "privacy" settings..... LMAO

Great album! :) It's not my favorite Coldplay album but very good. I love the simplicity of the lyrics and gospel influence on it. My favorite tracks are probably "Church and "Everyday Life."

Almost two months on, I have to say I haven't been replaying EL very much. Which is funny, because I think it's a much stronger album than AHFOD - but AHFOD i've played a million times over.

 

I think that says something about the album's structure and tone. It's def not the upbeat explosive sounds you want to listen to over and over and over. This one just needs more time and lots of time to sit and absorb, which I love about it but who has time nowadays ;)

Almost two months on, I have to say I haven't been replaying EL very much. Which is funny, because I think it's a much stronger album than AHFOD - but AHFOD i've played a million times over.

 

I think that says something about the album's structure and tone. It's def not the upbeat explosive sounds you want to listen to over and over and over. This one just needs more time and lots of time to sit and absorb, which I love about it but who has time nowadays ;)

but we need The Race on it instead of Orphans

Musically, I think this might be their strongest album since Viva la Vida. There aren't many artists who can pull off this kind of variety in musical styles the way that Coldplay do.

 

I was very surprised about some of the songs, for example I really wasn't expecting a gospel song. It's something I wouldn't normally listen to but I actually really like that about this album.

 

I also like the topics that they've covered and the messages in the songs.

 

Overall, it's refreshing and inspiring, and it really shows off how talented they are.

 

My personal favourites are Champion of the world, Broken, Guns and Trouble in Town.

I've been really liking Cry Cry Cry. Usually I agree with the general opinion of what their weaker songs are (especially for the newer songs), so I'm honestly surprised I like it so much. It's just a very calming but interesting song in my opinion.

Still playing this album a lot, especially Trouble in Town, Arabesque, COTW and Everyday Life.

 

But sadly I have to say that Champion of the World, which I loved so much in the beginning, has begun to feel a little stale for me. i don't know why. Same with Flags :(

Still playing this album a lot, especially Trouble in Town, Arabesque, COTW and Everyday Life.

 

But sadly I have to say that Champion of the World, which I loved so much in the beginning, has begun to feel a little stale for me. i don't know why. Same with Flags :(

With me it's the opposite. I love Flags and Champion of the World more and more.

With me it's the opposite. I love Flags and Champion of the World more and more.

I wish it was like that for me, loved them so much at first...I don't know what happened

I wish it was like that for me, loved them so much at first...I don't know what happened

Don't worry. I also have songs, not only Coldplay songs, which I first liked and then disliked and then liked again. It just happens. Just stop listening to those songs for a while. I think whether you like a Coldplay song often depends on the mood you are in. And if you permanently lose Interest in a song, well, stick to the songs you adore.

Don't worry. I also have songs, not only Coldplay songs, which I first liked and then disliked and then liked again. It just happens. Just stop listening to those songs for a while. I think whether you like a Coldplay song often depends on the mood you are in. And if you permanently lose Interest in a song, well, stick to the songs you adore.

Thanks. I don't dislike them by any means, it's just that I don't feel as strongly about them anymore as I used to. At the moment they just don't manage to hold my attention anymore throughout the song.

Thanks. I don't dislike them by any means, it's just that I don't feel as strongly about them anymore as I used to. At the moment they just don't manage to hold my attention anymore throughout the song.

Maybe you just listened too much? I know I myself have done that with a lot of songs. I usually take a break and then come back to rediscover them.

Maybe you just listened too much? I know I myself have done that with a lot of songs. I usually take a break and then come back to rediscover them.

That could be the case for COTW, yeah !

I just want to thank Coldplay for putting this album out. They had to know it wouldn't be a chart-topper, very few songs on here are typical pop fare that they've kind of become known for. I know Everyday Life still charted #1 in the UK but it was only #7 here in the US, their lowest showing since Parachutes and I wouldn't be surprised if it's their first album not to go Platinum here.

There's so much beauty in the restraint, relying on acoustic guitars and pianos instead of bombastic choruses and synthesized drum beats. I cherish this Coldplay and I hope with everything I have that we'll see more of them in the future.

This is the first time I've been proud to be a Coldplay fan in probably ten years. I loved most of MX and that came out in 2011 but I was mortified by Paradise being everywhere. I still can't stand that chorus. I was worried that the Coldplay I knew and loved was gone forever after two disappointing albums and a decent-at-best EP. They proved me wrong. <3

Over 2 months since I first listened to the album, and almost 3 months after Orphans + Arabesque dropped, here are my thoughts...

 

Everyday Life is legendary by Coldplay standards. I don't think we'll ever get anything quite like it again, just like AROBTTH and X&Y, but I think it's very much on par with those albums. I'm shocked by how much I've enjoyed it, I really am...

 

Can't name a favorite song on the main album anymore, originally Arabesque and Trouble In Town were my favorites but there are just so many strong tracks... WOTW/POTP is the weakest of the bunch, but even then I love the rawness of it. Cry Cry Cry and BrokEN have grown on me a lot, When I Need A Friend is so ethereal and magical, Orphans is the best "catchy pop Coldplay" song since Viva la Vida, Eko and Old Friends rival Strawberry Swing when it comes to just how soothing they are, Daddy strikes an emotional chord every time... I just can't name a bad track or one that I find myself skipping often.

 

The only track that hasn't stayed great in my opinion or grown on me is Flags. I really enjoyed it when it leaked from the Japanese version of the album, but honestly it has just started to seem bland... the message behind the song is great, the lyrics are great, but the melody just doesn't seem so strong. Oh well.

This album hasn’t rated too well in New Zealand, about a 3-star average, despite instantly topping the charts upon its release.

 

I’ve had friends and family who have been Coldplay fans since the very start and have been to multiple concerts say that this album isn’t their strongest, such as some songs like COTW are too soft and not a lot too it, other songs being weaker. The gospel, religious side just isn’t working for them. Orphans, Arabesque, Church and Everyday Life has remained the favourites typically.

For me personally, this album has really grown on me, Arabesque is an absolute legend of a song but When I Need A Friend remains as the song I nearly always skip. Cry Cry Cry and COTW haven’t been instantly liked by myself but they certainly have grown now

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I totally agree with you, I love this album! Some songs like Cry Cry Cry have also grown on me, and I like When I Need a Friend a lot. I can't name a bad song on this album either, I even think Flags is a great song, it has a catchy melody and interesting lyrics.

I dunno where to post is there not a thread for the palladium shows !? Wondering to get some suggestion on who to follow on Instagram etc from here that are going !! I have jimmy and a few others but o waited for 3 hours last night hoping to see some videos or lives and well “ all IS lost I did see some YouTube’s earlier everything sounded so good!

I dunno where to post is there not a thread for the palladium shows !? Wondering to get some suggestion on who to follow on Instagram etc from here that are going !! I have jimmy and a few others but o waited for 3 hours last night hoping to see some videos or lives and well “ all IS lost I did see some YouTube’s earlier everything sounded so good!

Check out this thread:

https://coldplaying.com/forum/index.php?threads/everyday-life-la-shows.126245/page-6#post-5962228

According to someone on discord Chris said "we'll see you in a few months" at the end of the show last night? is that true?

 

Also -- wasn't concrete evidence that Cry Cry Cry was getting a Dakota Johnson-directed video and that Trouble In Town was casting for a video? Is the EL era truly over now?

According to someone on discord Chris said "we'll see you in a few months" at the end of the show last night? is that true?

 

Also -- wasn't concrete evidence that Cry Cry Cry was getting a Dakota Johnson-directed video and that Trouble In Town was casting for a video? Is the EL era truly over now?

Someone on Twitter also pointed out that Cry Cry Cry is starting to get added to radio playlists, so the video for that may indeed be coming very soon.

 

Hopefully Trouble In Town follows shortly after.

I went to one of the palladium shows. I've loved this album more than any album released since I became a huge fan (2011). Still, what caught me off guard was how much I enjoyed the EL songs live than even the oldies like Sparks and LIJ. I love those songs, but the EL songs really came alive. Orphans wasn't one of my favorites in the album, but holy cow is it good live! Arabesque was the most transcendent experience I've had at a Coldplay gig.

 

I just wish Coldplay had released this album when they were relevant in the mainstream media. Imagine the impact it could have had!

I went to one of the palladium shows. I've loved this album more than any album released since I became a huge fan (2011). Still, what caught me off guard was how much I enjoyed the EL songs live than even the oldies like Sparks and LIJ. I love those songs, but the EL songs really came alive. Orphans wasn't one of my favorites in the album, but holy cow is it good live! Arabesque was the most transcendent experience I've had at a Coldplay gig.

 

I just wish Coldplay had released this album when they were relevant in the mainstream media. Imagine the impact it could have had!

Aren't they still relevant (if not a little less so)?

What makes a band relevant? They just had a no.1 album despite skipping most of the usual promo involved in releases. They also got nominated for the Brit awards. It's not too bad i think.

Edited January 23, 20206 yr by LisaFeehily

Aren't they still relevant (if not a little less so)?

They don't have the same traction with mainstream media they used to have. For example, look at the Jordan stream coverage, or the coverage focusing on the lyrical subject matter, or basically anything they have done this era. Other than the controversial no touring comments, other things were hardly written about and talked about. It happens as a band ages and the lack of promo didn't really help bridge the gap. In terms of the album being #1 it was in a few countries, but not in as many as it used to be. Like it was #7 in the US. People hardly knew that a new album was out. There was a time when everything Coldplay did mattered. Like how everything Billie Eilish does matters today. But that day is gone as it happens. I'm not hating on the band. Just to clarify. This happens to pretty much every big artist.

 

The band has accepted this based on the comments. For me, it is a great time for the band to do their thing, however they want, instead of trying to appease as many people as they can. Which they did do before. So letting go of being the biggest band ambition is great. But my point was, this album could have reached a bigger audience and had more artistic impact if they were more relevant in mainstream media.