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Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends (Gatefold Digipack) [Limited Edition] [Special Edition]

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  • Audio CD (12 Jun 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Limited Edition, Special Edition
  • Label: Parlophone/EMI
  • ASIN: B0017NCVWY
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (233 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,063 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  7. Viva La Vida 4:01£0.79
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To say there has been a lot of anticipation for Coldplay’s fourth album, Viva La Vida, is an understatement. Having enlisted legendary leftfield producer Brian Eno, borrowed their album title from a painting by renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and made tantalising remarks about sonic reinvention, the world has been curious (to say the least) to hear what the ‘new’ Coldplay might sound like. Viva La Vida definitely makes some departures from the band’s usual formula, which happens to be one of the most commercially successful rock-pop blueprints of recent years. The plangent chords, emotive melodies, stadium-rock rhythms and universal lyrical concerns remain, but Martin and co. have gone out on several limbs here, incorporating instrumental tracks ("Life In Technicolour"), using subtle North African and Latin elements ("Yes", "Strawberry Swing"), and overhauling previously strict verse-chorus-verse structures in favour of slightly more avant arrangements. The old Coldplay still shine through (see tracks like "Violet Hill" and the title song) but even their classic sound feels more muscular and confident. The band’s new flourishes, cosmetic and self-conscious as they may be, are enough to make Viva La Vida a welcome break from the old routine--Danny McKenna


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'Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends' saw Coldplay emerge from the success of 2005's 'X&Y' with the same hunger that has earned them global appeal since their 2000 debut 'Parachutes'. Lead single 'Violet Hill' contains their trademark piano hooks, along with an uncharacteristically heavy guitar edge. Chris Martin continues to shine as a songwriter andmusician here, while his bandmates provide a sound backing with experimental flourishes.

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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 'V' for Victorious, 11 Jul 2008
By Mr. W. Coles "Wilsner" (Beyond the Thunderdome) - See all my reviews
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Been a long time fan of Coldplay, their albums often seemed to add up to much more than the sum of all the parts, you would usually find that the commercial success they got from the individual singles wasn't much - what I mean is they hadn't ever reached a number 1 single in the UK however their albums always sold loads and were the sort of albums you could find yourself playing years later at Bar-B-Ques. So when I saw that the songs released from this album unusually had done particularly well in the charts (I think Viva la Vida hit No 1) my initial thought was that maybe the band had gone a little mainstream and decided to get some pop chart success?

Either way, I bought the album and listened eagerly to what Chris Martin claimed would "Be the album people remember them by"

At first glance I was a little taken back by the ten-tracks that were on offer, I mean it had been three years since X&Y, I expected a few more, but on listening a few of the title tracks there are infact a couple of extra songs, classed as `hidden' bolted onto the end of tracks 5, 6 & 10 following 20 seconds of silence - why they done this I don't know.

So in keeping with it taking them their standard 3 years per album to make, I whacked it on in the car on the way to work and sadly was quite under-whelmed. The first track was a throwaway instrumental and most of the lyrics I was hearing throughout the songs were simple to say the least. I listened to it again on the way back from work and had pretty much written it off as a disappointment. Gutted.

I once saw Gwyneth in an interview say that Chris is one of the most talented poets of our generation...I think she must be looking at those lyrics through a pair of Versace rose coloured glasses based on some of this stuff I was hearing - not much depth, but on the other hand you got to give it to him, they're catchy, which is pretty much the highlight for me in most of the songs - they have great intro's, interestingly different instruments beating out a foot tapping rhythm and generally all consisting of a melodic ooohhh laaa la laayy or a la la la layee and such, but Martins voice is so well suited to this you wouldn't want anything else.

Following my initial disappointment as I mentioned, a funny thing happened...I started hearing the songs a few more times on the radio and saw that live performance they did outside the BBC studios and that album grew on me faster than a cold sore in winter. Now all I have to say about it following this are positive things, from the ace `Lost' onto the overplayed Violet Hill this really is a well produced effort - probably because it came from Brian Eno but none the less it's great.

I hear that there were a few songs left over from this album that they're going to stick in the next one - probably due in another three years time which I think is a bit of a shame because it is a little short like I say, but other than that expect to hear these ballads ringing in episodes of the OC and major Hollywood rom-coms for years to come - that's the calibre of what's in this gatefold digi-pack. Go enjoyeee ye la la la la layee...

Given there are 10 listed tracks on this one, going back to my sum of all parts balony; I would give it 11 out 10.
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81 of 103 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Some people just need to grow up....., 17 Jun 2008
By Mr. Jonathan Robin Oxley "Jon Oxley" (Northampton, England) - See all my reviews
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Unfortunately, when bands like Coldplay become a worldwide phenomenen, it becomes fashionable to slag them off. I'm not a huge Coldplay fan (I prefer Radiohead) but I do appreciate that they make quality music. Having listened to the album about 5 or 6 times, as well as accompanying my wife to the free gig at Brixton last night, I can honestly say that the album is great (I prefer it to the "safer" X&Y). The new songs are also impressive live and slip neatly into their live set. Songs such as Lost, 42 and Viva La Vida are as good as anything they have recorded before. The whole album is more of a gradual grower than X&Y, which isn't a bad thing at all. It has a more laid-back approach as well, but virtually all the songs have their highlights. Don't be fooled by the people who say this is a new Coldplay - it still sounds like Coldplay. The reviewers who slag off Coldplay just because they sell millions of records really need to grow up. I'm the type of person who reviews the music for what it is.....obviously if you really don't like the music that Coldplay make, then that's fine.....
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58 of 78 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars It's not 'The Fall' thank God !, 13 Jun 2008
By Arthur Dooley (N Wales) - See all my reviews
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Despite what the pretentious 'Peelites' might say about the new Coldplay album,like its forerunners,it's a nice blend of melodic, Indie melancholia. Catchy riffs,rasping drums and soaring vocals before it's ratcheted back down to plodding piano chords,sombre organs and swirling synths then.... hey ho it's off we go again with an up tempo anthem or two.
Unlike their many pretenders like Athlete and Snow Patrol, Coldplay actually do the tuneful Indie pop thing very well. Consistently consistent you might say.
Indeed some tracks are as stirring as anything heard previously on X & Y, Rush of Blood or Parachutes.
Unfortunately Coldplay no longer appear to get objective reviews anymore. Even so called serious reviewers like The Independent's Andy Gill fall over themselves to pour scorn on the band. Picking up on everything from the name of Chris Martin's child to the charities they support...pathetic!
Listen up and don't let the negativity weigh you down and you will like what you hear I'm sure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Long Live Coldplay
Coldplay's fourth studio album, "Vida la Vida or Death and All His Friends", was released on June 11th, 2008 and was an immediate success both with the critics as well as with the... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great album, my album of 2008!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
The hit Viva La Vida made me buy the album, well, the wife wanted it but I still listen to it!
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I am a Coldplay fan anyway so I like this album. I had it and lost it so I had to buy a replacement as I woulden't be without it. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars One word... Beautiful
Since 1999's Parachutes I can't honestly say I've ever enjoyed anything Coldplay produced since then. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Effortless brilliance
They make it seem easy. Not one bum note, never a dull moment, no better or worse than X&Y, Rush of Blood, Parachutes, just different, more accomplished, more confident, the sound... Read more
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