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| 1. Speed Of Sound |
| 2. Things I Don't Understand |
| 3. Proof |
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COLDPLAY Speed Of Sound (2005 UK 3-track CD single - the 1st single taken from their stunning critically acclaimed 3rd album X&Y and includes 2 exclusive recordings Thing I Dont Understand & Proof housed in a digipak picture sleeve CDR6664)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By K. Dunmire
Format:Audio CD
Coldplay's new album is sure to be a huge hit, and quite possibly one of the greatest albums of the decade. Speed of sound is the likeliest choice for a new single off their highly anticipated album because of the easily accessed lyrics and melody. It sounds like 'Clocks', as most people have stated, but the reason it has been chosen for the first single is because its the song most people can recognize as being Coldplay's, since it replicates similar sounds off AROBTTH. As a previous person has mentioned, Coldplay uses the same three chord progressions in a few of their songs, but this is not to take in to consideration that out of the three songs mentioned, 'Speed of Sound' was the only one to be included in an album, so coming to the conclusion that Coldplay is lazy is in fact a bit premature. If you liked 'Clocks' and are a huge fan of Coldplay, then buying this album would be in your best interest, if not for the single, then for the two b-side tracks which sound much different from the Coldplay most people would recognize.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
To be honest, I wasn't overly impressed with the single on the first couple of plays and this is despite being a massive Coldplay fan. But this single has just grown and grown, and coupled with fantastic B-sides, is a great purchase. Granted, it sounds similar to 'Clocks' in many respects, but then this IS from the same band, and 'Clocks' IS a fantastic song.
'Things I Don't Understand' was SO close to being on the album, apparently removed at the last minute, and if this didn't make the cut then it bodes very, VERY well for the album as it is an upbeat, uptempo and generally fantastic song. It is Chris Martin at his questioning, lyrical best.
'Proof' is far more laid-back and falsetto. It's a slow one, in the way that only Coldplay can do and makes this a very strong first release. If "Fix You' is to be the second single and it's B-sides compare to these, then the album should not be your only Coldplay purchase this year.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Mikey
Format:Audio CD
I remember the day it happened, the first time I heard "In My Place" on the radio, and I thought, this is the best song Coldplay have ever written. I was therefore slightly disappointed to hear "Speed Of Sound" which did not live up to my expectations. For a start, it's piano-lead riff is too similar to "Clocks", it's too long and its melody is too predictable. The thing with Coldplay is they are such a good band, any song is going to sound great. But they can do much much better than this. Here's to the album!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Wouldn't make Coldplay's best 10 songs...
Can't help liking this even if it is only a poor man's 'Clocks'; similar chords in the verse and a near-identical 3+3+2 drumbeat. Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2006 by S. Jolly
3.0 out of 5 stars
Lazy
I like this song, it could have been a lot better, in fact it is better than most coldplay songs. But like everyone has mentioned, it sounds so much like 'clocks'. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2005
3.0 out of 5 stars
Why This Song?
Why this song? Nearly the whole album is single quality so why do they release the blandest unoriginal song on there? I love Coldplay so I'm disappointed with this. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2005 by "tom_c_u"
1.0 out of 5 stars
Another bland offering from a bland band
This is "Clocks" younger more immature cousin. How weak a song can be, let's rely on the falsetto breaking sound that Coldplay have been known for all the time and just repeat the... Read more
Published on 22 May 2005 by C. Buchanan
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Return Of Coldplay-Good Stuff
Yet again Coldplay come back with a vengeance with this the first new taster from new album X & Y. Follwing on from AROBTTH Speed Of Sound is a beautifully crafted piece of work,... Read more
Published on 21 May 2005 by J. Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Astounding
This is the first track from the new album and it even suprised me. Excellent I cant wait until the album comes out, the single does sound a little like clocks but who cares? Read more
Published on 11 May 2005 by "krixen"
2.0 out of 5 stars
Average
I thought Coldplay were finally going to come back with something amazing but they've gone too far.
They used the same chord sequence as THREE other Coldplay songs (Clocks, Moses... Read more
Published on 8 May 2005
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dull
Sounds a lot like other Coldplay songs. That is to say, dull. There is another sound here; almost a U2 quality, but that's not exactly something to write home about. Read more
Published on 30 April 2005 by "boggyb"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Genius
OK I confess I am hugely biased as a massive fan, but this is such a grower. At first I was apprehensive but know my biggest worry is overplaying it. Read more
Published on 28 April 2005
3.0 out of 5 stars
Speed of Sound
On first listen to this single (i bought it off the internet the other day) i was a little disapointed. Read more
Published on 22 April 2005 by "jtblue5"
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