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Don't get me wrong, there were many fans that immediately loved Violet Hill (myself included), but I do remember some being unsure. It was quite different to the sound from the previous 3 albums, certainly darker with more political undertones to it, and so it took a bit of time for certain fans to warm to it.

Actually, Major Minus might have been included in the ETIAW EP at that time (with Moving to Mars)

Can't say 100% for certain. However, they do have a track record of this. They played Glastonbury back in 2011, months before Mylo Xyloto came out, and played MX, Hurts Like Heaven, Major Minus, Charlie Brown and ETIAW (which was the only officially released song at the time). Would be nice for at least one new song premiering at Glasto.

Similar to what the_escapist is saying, most of the first singles have been heavily criticised on the forum when they were initially released. They always seem to grow on the fanbase, especially when listened to in the context of the album. Seen that with Violet Hill, ETIAW, Magic etc. Even Viva la Vida was under significant fire when released as a pre-order bonus ahead of the album being published (basically because people were wondering where Jonny went in that song! 🤣 especially after him being more prominent on X&Y)

All this debate about which versions of Lukas people have in their possession or have listened to, and I'm comforting myself with the AI generated vocals version like the peasant I am 😢🤣

All the best with that AI cover!

It is a tough call picking a top 3! I agree with Tomorrow, but as I’ve waited so long to hear a version of Famous Old Painters (Viva version) with vocals for years, that probably edges it. And I’m really loving Weirdo. Wish that it was included on Everyday Life, but I guess Champion of the World ticked off their underdog story song for the album. A bit like Famous Old Painters, I’ve waited ages for a version of Lukas with clear vocals. Loved the song since 2009. I’m sure a version exists, just not sure whether it’s part of the recently leaked songs.

I have to admit, I did see the funny side of that 😅

Probably my favourite from the album! Has a classic Coldplay sentiment even though the production is more pop.

I had a mini heart attack haha, Thought the album had leaked! Could someone dm me the link?

The song has definitely grown on me. Wasn't sure about it at first but man, it's incredibly catchy! Plus Coldplay's first singles tend to be the one of the more mainstream/accessible songs on the album and don't really reflect the overall album. Those saying it's not artistically deep enough, as someone who's followed Coldplay from early on, songs like Clocks, The Scientist and Yellow are some of my favourite tracks but are based on repetitive riffs and lyrics that aren't exactly the most poetic around. Just because their older songs were more somber, doesn't mean that uplifting, jubilant songs have any less artistic merit.

Just heard them play an instrumental of Rainy Day on the itv coverage of the Chile v Australia game. Pleasantly surprised, relatively obscure song to use. Obviously known to us but not exactly a Viva la Vida, Clocks etc

Now to go and catch up on the 40 or so pages I've missed on the leaks thread haha

Thanks! I can't check it on my phone but at least I know there's a nice surprise waiting when I get home!

Is there actually a snippet going about or is this just wilds rumours?!