[Review] Talk

Coldplay has mastered a winning formula that has made the Brit band one of the most heralded rock acts of the day, with quality hit after hit.

The third single from 2005's 'X&Y' maintains the trend, as 'Talk' is already making noise at modern rock and triple-A. Now it is primed for top 40 success. With introspective lyrics, beautiful melodic orchestration and the band's signature sprinkle of melancholy, 'Talk' is everything Coldplay fans have come to love. Borrowed bits from Kraftwerk's 'Computer Love' are thrown in for added spice, amid a crescendo of drums and guitar.

Clearly, Coldplay knows what sells and keeps listeners happy, though the day is coming when the quartet will need to venture into more experimental waters.

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