RunForTheHills

^ Yeah, I was expecting the words "Viva La Vida" to be a lot smaller on the cover, but the fact that they cover such a big area of the canvas, and that there are paint splatters everywhere, definitely improves it a lot :wink: I also find it interesting that "Coldplay" does not appear on the cover. It is a complete departure from their previous album covers, for sure.

Where did you read that?

Yeah I agree, I really like Politik, but I have to say I like Square One that tiny bit better.

I wonder when they'll put the full site up? Either way, can't wait until tomorrow! :dance:

Looks like Coldplay are doing the honours for us! :D And chances are it'll be a good quality version from their website anyway, so its all good :wink:

Hahaha! Dude, you're famous! :lol:

The high resolution image:

Its a thursday... thats so awesome! I guess HMV were close with the release date! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

In my room, on my own, headphones on, no distractions, half naked, in the dark, LOUD.

I really like it! I voted 4 out of 5, its great! Haha, and that dead guy on the bottom right DOES look like Jonny! Thats crazy. The main reason why I like it is because its instantly recognisable, and its so in your face. I dont see how anyone can not like this :wink: But yes, I'm still wondering where they're putting the Death And All His Friends part.

I know this was over 2 hours ago, but GREAT! :dance:

And I'd just like to add another reason: G) The album will have the song that everybody needs to hear before we die, and consequently I will probably die while hearing it, because it will be so good. Ok I'm done.

- Swallowed in the Sea is definitely awesome, I totally agree. - AROBTTH is their best, while Parachutes and X&Y usually tie 2nd, but I would put Parachutes before X&Y because I like the atmosphere on that album more, and its lyrically superior. - I disagree with the In My Place comment. -------------- Ok, here are mine: - The ending of Ode to Deodorant is arguably one of the most exillerating Coldplay moments out of all their songs. - Shiver is their most raw, and hence one of their strongest songs to date. - VLVOD is almost certainly going to be better than X&Y. - Square One is their best opener on an album. - Amsterdam is their best closer on an album. - 1.36 is actually a good song. - The Hardest Part was a poor choice for a single. - A Crest Of Waves and I Ran Away should have been on AROBTTH, somehow.

If you're talking about acoustic songs, I think that 'Life In Technicolor' was described as "acoustic guitar driven", so hopefully Rolling Stone is right :wink:

I voted "Less Faletto and more deeper tones" because i think that's the main reason why some of the songs on X&Y (eg: Fix You) started to grate on me after a while. And sometimes I think that lower vocals can make a song sound much more mature, and sometimes even more listenable. This is why i love the fact that Chris' voice has been described as "grittier" on Violet Hill... and since a harder rock option would be second on my list, and the fact that it has been described 2 times that its a little heavier than past material, I get the feeling I'll really like that particular song. I'm probably expecting a little too much, but I think this will be their strongest album (yes, even better than AROBTTH), because: A) According to Jo Whiley, each song has its own distinctive feel, hence giving the album more variety B) Brian Eno's & Markus Dravs production, giving them a fresh sound, but one that still feels like Coldplay C) The experimentation on some tracks, also making the album more interesting and less samey throughout (ie: X&Y) D) The lower vocals on most of the tracks, or just less falsetto, because personally it makes the songs easier to listen to, plus I just like it that way E) Darker, "menacing" songs such as 'Yes' which would see a return to some of the darker songs from the Parachutes era (Spies) F) It is ten track album, so it is likely to have track by track brilliance and little or no filler, and therefore more replay value in the long run.

Nope. :dozey:

OH MY GOD! Did that actually just happen?

Yeah, its greyed out for some reason. But I can get it to record anyway, it doesn't really affect me.

Try selecting the Intel Integrated option. Then close the window, play a song in Media player or iTunes or whatever, and hit record. If nothing seems to be happening, try the microsoft sound mapper option. If THAT doesn't work, try Fixed's method that he just posted in the Coldplay section (although that doesnt seem to work for me, I cant click the drop down menu). Let me know how it goes!

I listened, but the voice is definitely not chris's, and the music is definitely not Coldplayish. It does sound like they're saying that lyric at times though, I guess.

I can try to walk you through it Tracie, but I'll also need some feedback along the way... thats because every computer will show slightly different options. 1. First, go to 'Edit' on the menu bar at the top, then click of 'Preferences' at the bottom of the list. 2. A new window should pop up. There are several tabs along the top - make sure you have the 'Audio I/O' tab selected. 3. This is where I need your help. Under where it says 'Recording' on that page, there will be a pop down list to the right of the word 'Devices'. Can you list what options it gives you?

Ah, never mind then. :dozey:

Thanks, I'll tune in. EDIT: I'm recording ;)

Thanks, glad you liked it. I used Adobe Audition CS3, but really, what you hear is what was recorded on the keyboard itself. I'll be mixing it properly when i get back to uni hopefully.

Interesting information, thanks!