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Mylo Xyloto

ColdplayMP3 Download
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (300 customer reviews)
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  • Original Release Date: 21 Oct 2011
  • Format - Music: MP3
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Play   2. Hurts Like Heaven 4:02 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   3. Paradise 4:37 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   4. Charlie Brown 4:45 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   5. Us Against The World 3:59 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   6. M.M.I.X. 0:48 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   7. Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall 4:00 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   8. Major Minus 3:30 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play   9. U.F.O. 2:17 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play 10. Princess Of China 3:59 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play 11. Up In Flames 3:13 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play 12. A Hopeful Transmission 0:33 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play 13. Don't Let It Break Your Heart 3:54 £0.89  Buy MP3 
Play 14. Up With The Birds 3:45 £0.89  Buy MP3 
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb but... 26 Oct 2011
By Patrick Løye VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
... this album is going to have a lot of teething problems.

Firstly, as has been the way with most of Coldplay's work: The album is very much unlike their previous stuff. Don't get me wrong, the album shares many parallels with all of their previous material. However, it's different enough that fans coming here expecting a remake of [Coldplay Album Name] WILL be disappointed. Admittedly, I too had my reservations when the singles were released. But it just takes a bit of getting used to - the quality is still there, it's just a different flavour.

Secondly, the album lacks a full, out-and-out single. I'm not saying the songs are weak (far from it) - but to me, the album lacks a 'frontman' of a song. There isn't really a single song that you can use to show off to a new listener (In the way that all the previous albums had key, outstanding tracks which helped keep you listening long enough for the quality of the underrated songs to come through) Alas, there is still no contender for the global play-on-loop-50-times hit that is 'Viva la Vida'. It's a shame, because nearly all of the songs are excellent

Thirdly, as has been mentioned by others: The mixing is very heavily done and will punish high and low quality speakers alike. On the first number of listens for many songs, it feels like you're met with a solid wall of noise where the vocals sound almost muffled. As a person who's a sucker for melodies, I was fine with this after a few listens - but those are more about good lyrics might find this very off-putting (at least until they can discern what's actually being said!)

As you may have gathered then: The album needs some getting used to. It's initial feel is very bright, bold and colourful - but can also feel a bit 'brash' and 'in-your-face' at times. The good news is that it rewards patience and the overall quality of the songs are very, very high. (I can't really find any 'weak' songs on this one)

To the track listing:

1. Mylo Xyloto - A 40-second (slightly Christmassy) instrumental lead-up which perfectly introduces...
2. Hurts Like Heaven - A brilliantly Upbeat and toe-tapping intro. A tad cheesy / pop-esque, but a brilliant start to the album
3. Paradise - This is an odd one - on the first few listens, it's wishy-washy and flat. I hated it. But give it time and you're singing along to the highly infectious "Para-Para-Paradise". A very strong track
4. Charlie Brown - This one's my favourite and should particularly appeal to X&Y / Viva Fans. A delightful blend of strength and emotion. Classic Coldplay
5. Us Against the World - A nudge to their older styles. It's gentle, acoustic and very pleasant
6. M.M.I.X. - Another interlude. Not to be underestimated though, it's a perfect lead-up to what is perhaps the best-known song of this album:
7. Every Teardrop... blah blah - Overall a solid and a thoroughly enjoyable track (Still good after 100+ listens) the second half feels a bit messy with a lot of different instruments mixed in though
8. Major Minus - A dark, powerful yet quirky piece. Quite infectious as the "got one eye on the road and one on you" quickly sticks
9. U.F.O. - A bit underwhelming after some of the bigger tracks of the album, but is a lovely little acoustic piece
10. Princess of China - Coldplay and Rihanna!? I had nightmares about this one. But to their credit, they've done this one well. It's sharp, loaded with synth and Rihanna makes a superb contribution (It's ok, it's not like Lost+, you can come out from behind the sofa now)
11. Up In Flames - Personally my favourite ballad of the album. Haunting yet very beautiful
12. A Hopeful Transmission - Another 30 second interlude. Nothing special though
13. Don't Let It Break Your Heart - My least favourite. To this day I still have no idea what Chris is singing. It sounds pleasant and upbeat, but lacks the usual Coldplay edge
14. Up With The Birds - The finale to the album carries hints of 'Amsterdam' and 'Death & All His Friends'. It's nicely done but the crescendo feels more underwhelming than it could have been.

Overall, a brilliant piece of work by Coldplay that keeps their style whilst pushing the boat into new territory - just needs some breaking in
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60 of 67 people found the following review helpful
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Coldplay's set at Glastonbury this summer bought home to me just how good this band are. No U2 pretence; just a bunch of guys who enjoy what they do and are very good at doing it. Whether it's Chris Martin on the piano or their fantastic drummer (who reminds me of Animal from The Muppet Show!) bouncing his drum kit off the floor. The new songs they played like 'Charlie Brown' and 'Every Tear Drop' sounded anthemic as you would expect. They were great.

So, along comes the album some 4 months later and it's certainly uplifting. 'Paradise' is catchy but not great Coldplay while aongs like 'Hurts like Heaven' are strong and catchy. Chris Martin is no great lyricist; what he does do is create a wash of sound that you know will raise the rooves on stadia around the world. So, why have I only given this new album three stars? Production in one word. This album has been produced to death by idiots who think that pushing the levers all the way to 'max' is the way to deliver a great album. On a good hi-fi this album sounds sounds like its coming out of a cheap transistor radio made in the sixties. It's distorted, there is little light and shade - jusy bombastic production which is a great shame. Can producers please stop doing this? Give us music that sounds natural rather than pushed up to the max.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing and bland 19 Nov 2012
Format:Audio CD
It must be an age thing ... I loved Parachutes and Rush of Blood ... but then the thin sounding X and Y, the equally unmemorable Viva La Vida, and now this ... It says nothing, sonically sounds like the scraping of nails on a blackboard, can't get beyond track 8, the bass and drums are lost in the mix .... It's a bit like thinking that painting your living room with cheap red gloss paint will be a great idea ... then discovering it isn't.
Sadly, still bought it, out of hope and misplaced loyalty, so wanted to love it ... but I don't.
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Hearing most of the tracks on here at the closing ceremony was amazing. I love this album and think its is my Coldplay favourite. Have all the others.
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2.0 out of 5 stars What's wrong with those producers??? Distortion everywhere....
Music compression!!!! Music compression!!!!
Music compression!!!! Music compression!!!!
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