strawberrytom Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I don't have a problem if you like the song, but I think comparing it to Kid A is a bit much. Kid A was a completely unexpected move, with the most creative songwriting and lyrics Radiohead had up to that point in territory they and most other rock groups had never set foot in (outside of Meeting in the Aisle). We've already had songs in E-Lo's sort of style from Coldplay in the forms of SJLT and HFTW, and there's not much separating it from the rest of the songs on the Top 40 charts at the moment. Again, all power to you if you love the track, but I don't think you can argue that you can compare it to the transition between OKC and Kid A. I'm having such trouble believing that people really think that E-Lo is anything like current Top 40 music. In terms of current pop music, it can be argued to quite experimental, as it's essentially a modern idea of african folk music talking about bringing slavery to an end. If that's similar to anything in current radio or pop music then I guess I'm just wrong haha The song is nothing like SJLT (which is more more like what you're describing) and definitely not like HFTW. The music is more dance and folk than straight pop and the only thing I can think of that has any remote similarities is Disclosure's album Caracal which came out 3 years ago 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Blue_Room Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I'm having such trouble believing that people really think that E-Lo is anything like current Top 40 music. In terms of current pop music, it can be argued to quite experimental, as it's essentially a modern idea of african folk music talking about bringing slavery to an end. If that's similar to anything in current radio or pop music then I guess I'm just wrong haha The song is nothing like SJLT (which is more more like what you're describing) and definitely not like HFTW. The music is more dance and folk than straight pop and the only thing I can think of that has any remote similarities is Disclosure's album Caracal which came out 3 years ago I don't think the songs sound exactly the same but I don't think the differences between E-Lo and SJLT are anywhere near as vast as those between OK Computer and Kid A. I just thought the comparison wasn't exactly fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJK Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) ? Edited April 30, 2021 by DJK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJK Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) ? Edited April 30, 2021 by DJK 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosesTheMarshmallow Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I quite like the song, but I like the video even more!!!!!!!!!!! The lyrics are very meaningful, and per Miracles (someone special) style and AOAL, there's a lot of good references that I haven't yet fully understood but indeed sounds like they may be about Apartheid and such. I do wish there was more guitar though, as I often do. :) I bet when they play this live there'll be this giant Jonny guitar solo we didn't notice on the album version because it's not mixed loudly enough.... :p 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msilu Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 This song is amazing. Need to watch with the music video and know about Apartheid in South Africa and the life of Nelson Mandela. Im actually blown away... Totally agree with you, you have to put it in the context. I've been to South Africa and Robben Island and this song actually moves me. It's going to fit beautifully at the Global Citizen Festival in Johannesburg. I wish I could be there 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSavage_ Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Pharrel Williams not even putting Los Unidades in the title: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42JTR Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I'm really excited for Voodoo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jordanator Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I'm really excited for Voodoo! Me too! Mylo Xyloto is probably my favourite Coldplay album and according to iTunes Voodoo will have the MX ‘feels’. I am pumped! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arushofjacktothehead Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 ...have I just woke up in an alternate dimension? seriously, what the fuck chris?? ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mboy114 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Side-bar... was anyone aware that you can preview the tracks on Apple Music? BECAUSE the 30seconds of Voodoo IS STR8 FIRE! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny9 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 VOODOO IS SO GOOD 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jordanator Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 FULL EP NOW ON SPOTIFY!!!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftaguy Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Set me free :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftaguy Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 E-Lo (feat. Jozzy) Los Unidades, Pharrell Williams Producer Pharrell Williams Additional Production Angel LopezFederico Vindver Assistant Eric EylandsBen ColeCrystal ManganoBen ''Bengineer'' SedanoMikalai SkrobatThomas CullisonAleks Von KorffCharley PollardJohn CostelloMiguel Lara Bass Guy Berryman Co-Producer Bill Rahko Featured Artist Jozzy Guitar Jonny Buckland Keyboards Chris Martin Main Artist Los UnidadesPharrell Williams Masterer Chris AllgoodEmily Lazar Mixer Michael FreemanMark "Spike" Stent Percussion Will Champion Piano Chris Martin Recorded By Mike LarsonDaniel GreenBill RahkoRik Simpson Vocals Miriam MakebaChris MartinJozzy Writer Jocelyn DonaldsonJonny BucklandChris MartinGuy BerrymanLetta MbuluWill Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mboy114 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 FULL EP NOW ON SPOTIFY!!!! WHAT IN THE EFF?!??!?!?! I AM GOING TO LISTEN TO IT NOW!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftaguy Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Timbuktu (feat. Stormzy & Jess Kent) Cassper Nyovest, Los Unidades Producer Cassper NyovestBill Rahko Assistant Engineer Crystal ManganoAleks Von KorffCharley Pollard Bass Guy Berryman Engineer Bill RahkoAlmotie ''Ali Keyz'' MtombeniDan GreenRik Simpson Featured Artist StormzyJess Kent Guitar Jonny Buckland Main Artist Cassper NyovestLos Unidades Masterer Chris AllgoodEmily Lazar Mixer Mark "Spike" StentMichael Freeman Percussion Will Champion Piano Chris Martin Vocals Cassper NyovestJess KentStormzyChris Martin Writer Chris MartinClarence CharlesMichael Owuo JrWill ChampionJonny BucklandGuy BerrymanCaiphus Semenya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftaguy Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Voodoo (feat. Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Danny Ocean & David Guetta) Stargate, Los Unidades Producer StarGate Additional Vocals Mikkel S. Eriksen Assistant Laurence AnslowHugo SilvaMiguel LaraTom BaileyFiona CruickshankAleks Von KorffThomas Warren Bass Guy BerrymanTor Erik Hermansen Drums Tor Erik HermansenMikkel S. Eriksen Featured Artist Tiwa SavageDavid GuettaDanny OceanWizkid Guitar Jonny BucklandTor Erik Hermansen Keyboards Mikkel S. EriksenTor Erik Hermansen Main Artist StarGateLos Unidades Mixer Michael FreemanMark "Spike" Stent Percussion Will Champion Piano Chris Martin Recorded By Mikkel S. EriksenRik SimpsonBill RahkoTor Erik HermansenDaniel Green Vocals Tiwa SavageChris MartinDavid GuettaDanny OceanWizkid Writer Chris MartinDavid GuettaWizkidTiwa SavageDaniel MoralesTor Erik HermansenGuy BerrymanJonny BucklandWill ChampionMikkel S Eriksen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brook Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 YO Timbuktu n Voodoo are LIT :D:D 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Theory Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I AM LOVING THIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Theory Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Timbuktu is an awesome track 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrimas4 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Voodoo is fucking awesome!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brook Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc90 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Liking Rise Up the most so far, Voodoo is a toe tapper! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jordanator Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Despite some hateful comments (looking at you @arushofjacktothehead), I can see why the Coldplay name has been distanced from this EP. Los Unidades on this EP sounds like a dancepop party! Jonny Buckland still plays delicious guitar licks whichever band he’s in. Timbuktu’s guitar sounds VERY much like AOAL strum. Beautiful plinking in Voodoo too. E-Lo is probably my faveourite though. Although I think the Mandela rhythm and vibes track is actually pretty cool! Will E-Lo or Voodoo be hitting radio stations? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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