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I'm so sorry this review is so close to another review, the website stopped working for me and I had already written this! Im shattered and need sleep and I didn't want to give up on Blogmas!
I'm so sorry this review is so close to another review, the website stopped working for me and I had already written this! Im shattered and need sleep and I didn't want to give up on Blogmas!
A Head Full Of Dreams
This does the classic Coldplay thing where
it sort of fades in? I don’t really know how to explain it but there’s a lot of
it on Mylo Xyloto if you listen to it. If you like Coldplay you’ll know exactly
what I mean. It’s probably not of my favourites on the album but I can
appreciate it’s catchy and a very good song in general!
Birds
This one caught my attention from the very
beginning even though I have yet to listen to it all the way through which is
surprising because I’ve had the album since it’s been out! I think these first
two songs have really set the mood of the album and the new feel Coldplay seem
to be going for. I used to hate Mylo Xyloto because it was so different but now
I think my musical taste might have shaped itself around Coldplay…is that
possible?
Hymn For The Weekend
This is one of my favourites off the album
even though it took me a good few listens to work out if Beyoncé is on it or
not…I’m still not sure I must admit. However, Beyoncé or no Beyoncé this song
is amazing. I remember listening to the teaser and being shocked because it’s
just something I never would have expected from Coldplay I guess. However I
think it’s a breath of fresh air, not that the old Coldplay stuff is bad in any
way shape or form!
Everglow
I wasn’t sure about this when I first heard
it because I had got so used to ‘Adventure Of A Lifetime’ and how upbeat it was
that this was a bit of a shock to the system I guess. However, one time (at
band camp…name that reference…or don’t. It’s up to you is what I’m saying) I
was sat in my room with my fairy lights on and no other light and this came on.
It was so relaxing and calming I loved it so now when I feel sad or angry and
just need a bit of a calm few minutes, I stick on the lights and a bit of
Coldplay and I’m right as rain in seconds.
Adventure Of A Lifetime
My Dad surprisingly liked this one. He
doesn’t like Mylo Xyloto that much and so I was worried this would be the same
and he’d hate it. I was ready for him to turn around and tell me he didn’t want
to come to Coldplay with me anymore. Amazingly, one day he posted the video on
my Facebook telling me he loved it which made me so happy! The video for this
is a little bit odd but you know, it’s Coldplay we’re talking about.
Fun (feat. Tove Lo)
I have yet to really listen to this one
because it didn’t grab my attention as much as the others so I found it hard to
get in to it. I also had a few other new albums I was listening to and you know,
I’m not that good at multitasking. I
do quite like this one, it’s a sweet little melody but right now I wouldn’t
class it as a favourite. I do think Tove Lo has a beautiful voice though and
really makes this song. Although Chris Martin also has a beautiful voice.
Kaleidoscope
I am completely intrigued by the beginning
of this one. I must admit I hadn’t listened to it before but now I am listening
to it it’s so lovely! I don’t know who the man speaking is and I can’t really
tell what he’s saying because my headphones are rubbish and I’m on a very noisy
train but you know, I do my best. I love the music behind the speaking too,
it’s so soothing! I have now just realised that it’s one of those tracks that
Coldplay put in to lead on to other tracks because it’s not very long. However,
it is very sweet.
Army Of One
I listened to this on the way back from Uni
for the first time the other day and I completely loved it. I love the fact
they’ve clipped bits of Chris’ voice and used it to make the tune! This is
probably one of the best songs on the album in my opinion. The lyrics are also very
touching although, I didn’t expect anything less from a song called ‘Army of
One’. I will definitely be putting this on my ‘Faves’ playlist (which I’m not
sure is technically my favourites anymore considering it’s nearing on 200
songs…).
Amazing Day
Another classic Coldplay here with the
fading in. This makes me think of Christmas and I’m not sure why but it is
December after all! It reminds me of a song that I can’t think of right now but
if it comes to me I’ll get back to you on that one. Although this one is not as
upbeat as some of the others it still catches my attention and I’m not sure
why! Coldplay have surpassed themselves with this album.
Colour Spectrum
I remember seeing the teaser for this and
there was no name underneath it, there was just a colour spectrum and it was
all very confusing for me. I was like ‘Ok, so what is it actually called?’.
Turns out it’s called Colour Spectrum. Surprise Surprise. This appears to be
another filler kind of track although it is very lovely. It doesn’t bother me
when Coldplay use filler tracks because they’re usually very lovely in
themselves!
Up&Up
I don’t know how I feel about this one? I
suppose it’s a fitting one to end an album with because I think Coldplay are
going up and up not just in my expectations but in everyone elses too. I do
like the chorus of this and it will probably grow on me but we’ll have to wait
and see!