Some of my thoughts on the new Coldplay album have already been espoused elsewhere (Amos's blog), but I wanted to post a short review of their latest offering, X & Y. I have listened to it a number of times, and have come to the conclusion that it is an excellent album. Front to back, every song has something to offer. The only drawback, is that it doesn't quite hit the level that their previous album hit. A Rush of Blood to the Head had that extra something. Lyrically, musically, it was just a better album. As Lacey remarked, "every single song is a hit!". And while that's not quite technically correct, she has a point. Every single song on that album is fantastic. And on this new album, they just tried a bit too hard. The songs are a bit too "produced", and melodically, they aren't as on the mark. Now don't get me wrong, I love the album. It will definitely get a lot of airplay in the Melton household. And "Fix You", while being earmarked as Coldplay's favorite song they've ever written, is certainly the best song they've ever come out with. It is fantastic. However, their standard was so high after AROBTTH, it was nigh onto impossible to beat. I do highly recommend you pick up both albums, as well as their first, Parachutes. All three have combined to bring Coldplay up to a level of one of the finest bands in the world. And the thing I love about them, is they are actually very down to earth. Despite all you've heard and read about Chris Martin and free trade, etc., they are actually very humble an self-deprecating. Now, this could very well be an act, but I don't think so. They seems to be in general very humble and well-spoken. Some of the most likable rock stars around. Check 'em out.
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