jason41483

All I can picture when listening to this is Chris singing to himself whilst sitting in a rocking chair on the side of a Louisiana bayou. Is that weird?

Studio - the piano and drums take it to a whole new level.

Nope...LIT album version is just as we've all heard it. No lyrics. The Escapist at the end of the album is the first portion of Life In Technicolor but with Chris singing a short chorus a few times. I was expecting a little more out of The Escapist, but I'll let you be the judge.

I actually like it, I think it's the best split track of the 3 on the album.

Ah, I counted them both as one song because I felt the Escapists can be viewed as an outro rather than a 2nd song. Either way, both portions of the song were a bit light on "oomph" as the album comes to a close. They don't really go well together either IMO. I think Lovers In Japan is the best song on the album. Can't wait to see that played live.

I will always buy a physical copy of a new Coldplay album no matter what.

Chris: "Hey guys, are you ready to record this awesome song Strawberry Swing?" Jonny: "Heck yeah Chris, I'm so ready to get my guitar on...I can't wait, let's do this!" Will: "I will hit the drums with all of my might." Guy: "Hey Chris, has Moses learned to count yet?" Chris: "Yeah Guy, he can count to 4 now." Will: "Speaking of counting, let's start this song already. 1, 2, 3, 4...." Jonny: *whispering* "Chris, be honest...what are your thoughts on Gwen's upper half? Good size for you?" Chris: "It's a bit flat."

After listening to the full album a few times through... 3 Worst: 42...the lyrics were way too repetitive for me to even appreciate this song. Chinese Sleep Chant...I didn't quite understand the purpose of this track. Not only can you not hear Chris sing, it's got a weird vibe to it. The only decent part was Jonny making the guitar whine. Death & All His Friends/Escapist...very weak effort to wrap up the album. All in all, not what I expected with the hopes that an album should go out with a bang. They ripped off Death Cab trying to loop the final track and starting track together to make it sound like one continuous repeating album (Transatlanticism anyone?) 3 Best: Strawberry Swing...loved the folk blues sound to this track. Sounds very different but in a good way. Lovers In Japan...Hard piano and drum support here, great tempo throughout the song. Crisp sound, very uplifting intro and finish Viva La Vida...No matter how many times I hear it, it is simply a great piece of music. Awesome orchestral support (some may call it commercial but it's well done). This song's lyrics actually paint a picture in my mind, they're pretty effective. Tempo and chorus are spot on. I feel like this album actually has more weak spots than X&Y. The 2nd portion of the split tracks actually weakened the listening experience for me. Nice effort in taking on new sounds and styles, but I felt like they should have recorded 3 quality full-length tracks rather than Reign Of Love, Chinese Sleep Chant, and The Escapist. I'll give it a 7/10 overall. 1. Rush Of Blood 2. Parachutes 3. X&Y 4. Viva La Vida

After listening to the full album a few times through... 3 Worst: 42...the lyrics were way too repetitive for me to even appreciate this song. Chinese Sleep Chant...I didn't quite understand the purpose of this track. Not only can you not hear Chris sing, it's got a weird vibe to it. The only decent part was Jonny making the guitar whine. Death & All His Friends/Escapist...very weak effort to wrap up the album. All in all, not what I expected with the hopes that an album should go out with a bang. They ripped off Death Cab trying to loop the final track and starting track together to make it sound like one continuous repeating album (Transatlanticism anyone?) 3 Best: Strawberry Swing...loved the folk blues sound to this track. Sounds very different but in a good way. Lovers In Japan...Hard piano and drum support here, great tempo throughout the song. Crisp sound, very uplifting intro and finish Viva La Vida...No matter how many times I hear it, it is simply a great piece of music. Awesome orchestral support (some may call it commercial but it's well done). This song's lyrics actually paint a picture in my mind, they're pretty effective. Tempo and chorus are spot on. I feel like this album actually has more weak spots than X&Y. The 2nd portion of the split tracks actually weakened the listening experience for me. Nice effort in taking on new sounds and styles, but I felt like they should have recorded 3 quality full-length tracks rather than Reign Of Love, Chinese Sleep Chant, and The Escapist. I'll give it a 7/10 overall. 1. Rush Of Blood 2. Parachutes 3. X&Y 4. Viva La Vida

No offense, but the lyrics on 42 need some help... The start of Lovers In Japan is great.

Sounds good so far...3 songs in. 42 is up next.

PS: Coldplay perform on Wednesday night (or technically Thursday EARLY morning). Just looked on Comcast TV listings for tomorrow. The show airs on ABC, from 12:05 AM - 1:05 AM

For some reason Chinese Sleep Chant sounds like it should have been a b-side. That's all I can think of when I hear it. Hopefully the other tracks we haven't heard yet can make up for this weak spot.

Secret track is Life In Technicolor w/lyrics? Ohhh the suspense!!

Believe it or not, the majority of America disagrees with the current White House affairs. This doesn't kill Coldplay's credibility, it actually gives Americans something to relate to...and not just Americans, but anyone from a country with a corrupt political system. Takes guts to put videos like this together and release them to the world.

Can't you just purchase the CD, rip it to your iTunes, and do as you please with your tracks? That's how I bypass copy protected material.

I second that...the Jay-Z and Kanye collaborations with Chris have been dreadful to listen to.

I love the experimentation with the instruments...this album is going to be powerfully different than the last three. This clip was great...even without lyrics!

Not sure if anyone has posted this yet, but I found a longer clip.... http://www.savefile.com/files/1543260

It's more amusing than anything. Dunna duh dunna duh da da da...lol

Just added it...looks good!

I was doing some research of my own on Coldplay's Grammy wins and all of their nominations and I compiled a list...figured I'd just post it in a thread cause I'm sure other fans could find it useful/informative. Enjoy! Grammy Award Wins 2002 - Best Alternative Album - Parachutes 2003 - Best Alternative Album - A Rush Of Blood To The Head 2003 - Best Rock Vocal Performance By A Duo Or Group - In My Place 2004 - Record Of The Year - Clocks 2007 - Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical - Talk (Thin White Duke Remix)* * = Officially won by Jacques Lu Cont Grammy Award Nominations 2002 - Best Rock Song - Yellow 2002 - Best Rock Vocal Performance By A Duo Or Group - Yellow 2004 - Best Music Video, Short Form - The Scientist 2005 - Best Music Video, Long Form - Coldplay Live 2003 2006 - Best Rock Vocal Performance By A Duo Or Group - Speed Of Sound 2006 - Best Rock Song - Speed Of Sound 2006 - Best Rock Album - X &Y 2007 - Best Rock Vocal Performance By A Duo Or Group - Talk

Just an observation....Guy's autograph signature is horrible. Looks like a just makes a big M

Sparks is my fav song, so could you play it next time you're in Seattle please? PS - You guys are the reason I met my girlfriend of 10 months.

I feel awful that everybody in her family has been taken from her due to cancer, I can't imagine what she has been through.