On 10/5/2021 at 1:37 PM, TheBigBadBono said:

The thing is, if they didn't release Coloratura the entire Internet's Anti-Coldplay agenda would be in full swing.

"They haven't made anything good since Viva!"

"BTS and Selena? No thanks!"

"I want to see classic Coldplay, not stupid pop dance Coldplay"

"Max Martin only does stupid pop songs!"

Yup and I would be one of them! ?

I’ve just finished watching the How you see the World 2006 concert and while there was something quite special about the older Coldplay, I’m really glad they are where they are now. I fully support their pop inclination because Coldplay know how to put out an absolute BANGER, plus it’s earning them tremendous success (huge sales, sold out stadium shows, big name collabs, etc) Especially with the new album. Max Martin really has been the gift we needed after the stargate episode with AHFOD and the muddy mixing of MX (as much as I love this album). Pop isn’t their only direction though, they are also exploring different sounds and genres as they had with EL. Guy even mentioned that they’ve been in their most ‘creative period’ while recording this project. So far it’s been paying off and I really do think this album will be Coldplay’s new peak. ?

Hope they will go back to the sound of the blue room and the bsides of AROBTTH for a whole album. Would be cool.

Which will never happen again. 

27 minutes ago, Westminster said:

Which will never happen again. 

Agreed - Chris always said they'd like to keep their sound fresh and never retread - although they may go back and rerecord X&Y sometime in the future.

My guess is that the CDs will start arriving to stores early next week and then the probability of a leak will be greater.

But it might be the case that for certain markets the CDs have already been shipped and we get a surprise later this week.

22 minutes ago, the_escapist said:

My guess is that the CDs will start arriving to stores early next week and then the probability of a leak will be greater.

But it might be the case that for certain markets the CDs have already been shipped and we get a surprise later this week.

Question for the entire forum: if it leaks, would you listen?

Personally I'll hold out until the urge becomes unbearable.

10 minutes ago, TheBigBadBono said:

Question for the entire forum: if it leaks, would you listen?

Personally I'll hold out until the urge becomes unbearable.

of course I will !

Then on Oct 15th, I will buy the physical album and keep listen to it on the official streaming platforms. Cause I'm a good boy ?

53 minutes ago, TheBigBadBono said:

Agreed - Chris always said they'd like to keep their sound fresh and never retread - although they may go back and rerecord X&Y sometime in the future.

This is funny because the sound of the last 10 years are very similar. The sound and the structure itself, with chorus in all songs...

Chris also said after AHFOD that they wouldnt do more conventional albums and now we get this LP full of collaborations and radio-pop singles, so... xD

 

I wrote yesterday a post but is again "hidden". I dont know why xD

I´m not going to write twice the same, is true that Coldplay now likes (specially Chris) to make pop music. Ok, they can do whatever they want or like, is fantastic. But we have also the freedom to say if what they do is "good" or not, or if we like it. Personally I think that Coldplay has choosen the wrong direction, and as who someone who likes them and their music I want to say that.

1 hour ago, TheBigBadBono said:

Question for the entire forum: if it leaks, would you listen?

Personally I'll hold out until the urge becomes unbearable.

I mentioned only listening to Human Heart and People of the Pride since those are already "out" but who am I kidding, I'll definitely listen to it. I already bought a physical copy and 1 pure copy = 1500 streams by US chart rules, I can stream a leak 1500 times! ?

Edited October 6, 20214 yr by gustavothehuman

39 minutes ago, gustavothehuman said:

I mentioned only listening to Human Heart and People of the Pride since those are already "out" but who am I kidding, I'll definitely listen to it. I already bought a physical copy and 1 pure copy = 1500 streams by US chart rules, I can stream a leak 1500 times! ?

I'm crazy, I ordered 5 different copies of this album. Never did that before...

1 hour ago, ToniMoreno said:

This is funny because the sound of the last 10 years are very similar. The sound and the structure itself, with chorus in all songs...

Sound - really, very similar? You have the guitar-driven fuzzy electropop/rock of Mylo Xyloto characterized by witty lyrics, ambient soundscapes, and huge anthemic choruses and orchestration. Contrast that to the much more downbeat Ghost Stories, with stripped-back instrumentation (for the most part), acoustic numbers, and delicate piano. Granted, AHFOD is a sort-of retread of Mylo but with worse lyrics, worse production and less ambition, but then Everyday Life which doesn't even have a signature sound. Jazz rock? Folk? Gospel? Post Britpop? Classic Coldplay? Christian Hymns? Even MOTS has a prog rock song in Coloratura, an upbeat pop number in MU, an almost completely acapella song in Human Heart, angry "metal" in POTP and the 80's inspired dance-pop Higher Power? 

Structure - Granted, they've never experimented with their structures in ANY album except for Viva - but cmon, Coloratura? You don't call that experimental in structure? Here's a few of their songs which have no choruses, weird choruses where the length and structure vary, or instrumental choruses, since you said "all" songs: Church, Champion of the World, Midnight, Up With the Birds, Kaleidoscope, Bani Adam, Arabesque, A Sky Full of Stars, UFO, People of the Pride, BrokEn, When I Need a Friend, Always in My Head, Oceans, Fly On, All Your Friends.

1 hour ago, ToniMoreno said:

Chris also said after AHFOD that they wouldnt do more conventional albums and now we get this LP full of collaborations and radio-pop singles, so... xD

Pretty sure Chris is kidding, because EL is also a conventional album? Also EL had collaborations, albeit the more organic kind, but are Jacob Collier and We Are KING collaborating for pop streaming numbers? We haven't even heard the entire LSG song so calm down there. We don't know if it's full of radio-pop singles, because why? Oh, that's right, the album isn't out yet. 

I agree with the other stuff as it's your opinion, though. Can't argue with how you feel about the band's creative direction, although I might feel different.

6 minutes ago, jcfromparis said:

I'm crazy, I ordered 5 different copies of this album. Never did that before...

I'll probably end the era broke. Bought a hoodie, the infinity station vinyl, a cassette tape, and a recycled vinyl.

It's my first time buying their merch though, so I'm quite happy about it.

this announcement single handedly killed all of our "last album" theories lol

ownership over their masters is likely part of this new deal, i hope the band gets their hands in the rest of their catalogue asap

I'm surprised it hasn't leaked yet. 

1 minute ago, Famous_Old_Painter said:

I'm surprised it hasn't leaked yet. 

Same, I wonder if this a record for Coldplay?

1 hour ago, gustavothehuman said:

this announcement single handedly killed all of our "last album" theories lol

 

Cool, we will get much more.

1 hour ago, Famous_Old_Painter said:

I'm surprised it hasn't leaked yet. 

I check everyday to see if there are leaks hahaha not that I would download it, but I just want to see if they can make it to release day without any leaks. 

4 hours ago, TheBigBadBono said:

Question for the entire forum: if it leaks, would you listen?

Personally I'll hold out until the urge becomes unbearable.

As the previous LP, I will download it to listen as soon as possible (despite the criticism there is always a lot of hype with new albums jejeje) and the 15 October I will buy a CD in a local store. If I like the album I will buy some extra merchandasing, I´m still waiting to the My Universe singles to arrive at home jeje

1 hour ago, gustavothehuman said:

this announcement single handedly killed all of our "last album" theories lol

 

I think nobody has been surprised by this xD

Wouldnt be suprised the album leak will be Monday.

5 hours ago, TheBigBadBono said:

Question for the entire forum: if it leaks, would you listen?

Personally I'll hold out until the urge becomes unbearable.

No way! I have pre-ordered the special edition CD, but will buy the vinyl in a local store next friday. I have only listened to Higher Power and Human Heart, and I’m so excited to hear the new album for the first time. 

For me, the first listening experience is always special. Looking through the artwork, hearing the new songs in high quality on my soundsystem. Also, I have taken the day off, so I will watch all the tv performances back that I’ve missed because I didn’t want to hear more new songs. So releaseday is a complete Coldplay day for me ?

No way would I spoil this experience by listening to a leak. But hey, that’s me ?

Edited October 6, 20214 yr by Bauk

7 hours ago, TheBigBadBono said:

Question for the entire forum: if it leaks, would you listen?

Personally I'll hold out until the urge becomes unbearable.

Oh yeah definitely.

But I still buy the vinyl and the CD as well so to me listening to the leak won't make me feel guilty. 

I only listen to the leaks cause I'm impatient and I can't wait for the actual release. Heh.

Is this autographed copy from Warner legit? Because I already pre-ordered it LOL. Coldplay sent a text about it.

https://store.warnermusic.com/music-of-the-spheres-autographed-cd.html