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Speed of Sound [Single] [Maxi]

~ Coldplay
3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (23 May 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Single, Maxi
  • Label: Parlophone
  • ASIN: B000983WK8
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 104,578 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Speed Of Sound
2. Things I Don't Understand
3. Proof

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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not simply more of the same, 24 May 2005
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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.

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not mindblowing..., 27 April 2005
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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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Speed of Sound... A Bridge to Cross, 20 May 2005
By K. Dunmire - See all my reviews
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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.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

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 16 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 3 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 3 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,... Read more

Published on 9 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 1 May 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

5.0 out of 5 stars Great to have them back.
Although I have no idea what it's about, which probably says more about me than Mr Martin, this is a fantastic first single. Read more
Published on 22 April 2005 by johnnycrock

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