Music Of The Spheres

A lovely album.

Daughter used to follow Coldplay but went out-of-touch, so sent her this CD for Christmas. Well enjoyed.

Love this CD and Coldplay

All the haters seem to come out with each new Coldplay album. They seem to be the most hated band du jour currently. Yet, it wasn't always this way. It's as if the band has become so ubiquitous that they just have to be hated. The thing is, I was there when "Yellow" arrived on the music scene, and what people need to keep in mind is that Coldplay were not very original from the beginning. "Yellow" and their debut "Parachutes" was just alternative rock that borrowed from the late 70's and early 80's New Wave/College Rock scene. So all of you who desire the 'early days' of Coldplay, well, it's not like they were that great back then. For some reason critics and fans seem to think the band's second album, "A Rush of Blood to the Head" is their finest work, but it isn't. It's over rated. In fact, beginning with their third album, "X & Y" the band finally found their footing, and they haven't looked back since. "Music of the Spheres" is getting negative press and criticism everywhere I read. Yet, after I listened to it multiple times, over and over, I felt it was just as good as its cousins "Mylo Xyloto" and "A Head Full of Dreams". I'm not a fan of pointless segues, and there are many on "Music of the Spheres", but they don't detract from the overall feel of the album, though I think they could have been left off, and I think they 'pad' the albums seven songs. The band can't seem to shake the segue fever found on all of their albums over the past decade. I wish they would get rid of the 'concept' idea. This being said, I liked six of the seven 'main' tracks. The one I didn't really get into is the overlong 10 and a half minute album closer, "Coloratura". Yes, ELP, Genesis, Rush, Asia, King Crimson, Styx, Supertramp--they are not. They want to be progressive rock, but they can't quite pull it off because they don't have virtuoso musicians in their band. Unlike others, I didn't find fault with the lyrics. These are typical Coldplay lyrics here, so I don't get what those haters are talking about it. There are collaborations with Selena Gomez, We the Kings, and BTS which enhance, not detract from, the overall feel of the album. The weirdest song here is "Biutyful", and I'd like to know if it was Chris Martin's idea to tweak his voice to sound like an alien girl child? Catchy, but strange. Finally, I've noticed the trend of alternating pop album with alternative rock album for the past decade. That means, the band's next album will be 'serious' to assuage all the fans who can't seem to adjust with the band. I would like to see Coldplay branch out musically and try different genres and instrumentations. I give "Music of the Spheres" four stars. It's good, not classic. Here's how "Music of the Spheres" compares to Coldplay's previous works: 2000 Parachutes: Three Stars 2002 A Rush Of Blood To The Head: Three and a Half Stars 2005 X & Y: Four Stars 2008 Viva La Vida: Five Stars 2011 Mylo Xyloto: Four Stars 2014 Ghost Stories: Three Stars 2015 A Head Full Of Dreams: Four Stars 2019 Everyday Life: Four Stars 2021 Music of the Spheres: Four Stars

wife loved this gift

Beautiful as usual! One of the best bands!

Wonderful CD by Coldplay!

Track number one, ▪Music of the Spheres: Reminds me of the beginning track of Coldplay's Ghost Stories album I forget this song's title "o" was it? Anyway this song has its light tonally; atmospheric and surreal. A bit too short for me but it works to interest the listener toward the next song. 2.5/9 ▪Higher power: I like that this song is a 80s sound throwback had heard it before the CD was out so I've gotten more fond of it. Wish the sound mix turned up Wills voice and the guitar bits. Need to choose my words carefully however I feel this song is rather tame; if compared to "Jump" by Van Halen if you listen to it at 1 (minute) and 15 seconds they segued into a solo and that worked for me. I wish higher power did the same overwise pretty good. 4/9 ▪Humankind: the use of alien language sure is a unique way to launch a song. I love it when the melody arrives, "my heart is starting glowing //I feel it// inside it's flowing" very lovely. The strumming here on the guitar works for me, well done. Reminds me of when Coldplay very first started out. Now I'm noticing the drums ~ everyone is great here. Fun song and solid harmonization. 9/9 ▪Alien choir: very calming if anything I'll be sure to set this song as my wake-up alarm. Almost hear breathing... fascinating. It's hard to describe but I feel like this song snuck in another Coldplay song ( is it "Amsterdam" perhaps super slowed down or something ? I'm I crazy, lol ). 3/9 ▪Let somebody go: "I love you to the moon and back again" this got me smiling - freaking adorable! That mathematician line surprised me but if Coldplay made 'the scientist' song work then they're pretty cool in my book. I'll keep listening now... oh yeah they made that line work very effectively. That pause in the song drew my attention, unsure if I appreciate it or not though. 3.5/9 ▪Human heart: the lyrics are strong with this one. I can relate to it as well, gender stereotyping is hard to overcome. For me the slight echoing in the voices adds more depth to this song think it wouldn't be the same without it. Rich synchronization singing beautiful. "Any day it could be torn in half " Small chuckle for me only because it was sung off-key I found that a bit unexpected... overall good song. 7.5/9 ▪People of the pride: when the song gets going it's a real headbanger - this is awesome! Damn that part after the "tick tock, tick tock" line and the musical drop is simply genius ~so playful. Now I'm glad I bought tickets to the show, this one is going to be a real Stadium crowd pleaser. "There's a sewing up of Rags Into Revolution Flags" top-notch writing, reminds me of the Viva era a bit. 9/9 My hubby will love this one. Its an inside joke for us... he once mistook a Muse song for Coldplay, "Didn't Coldplay write 'Starlight' ?" He once said to me. "No" I replied. Now that Coldplay made a Muse-like track he'll be forever musically troubled lol. ▪Biutyful: Ouch my ears. Oh good the music is now kicking in. Don't know if I'm into this one however the back-beat isn't so bad. "Love Me Love Me" part kind of works with this song. Oh thank goodness normal Chris voice is back.. please don't leave! Had to look it up just in case he does say, "Watermelon Moon so happy you're alive", too cute. Not bad but I think I'll move on for now. 2.5/9 ▪Music of the Spheres II: Oh nice, this song starts off with cheers from a crowd it's live and it's going to be great I hope. Now I hear some unknown language maybe it's one of the aliens from the Coldplay website alien radio? It might be spoken in reverse least the spoken sound appears to be reversed to me. Shoot- it's over already! 1/9 ▪My universe: nice bass strumming here. Both bands work off well off each other, they created a nice ear-worm of a song. Reminds me of Owl City, "Good Time" but that song was just as catchy too. Whenever Chris sings that 'first' line I can't help but think of folks who say first in the comment section. lol. 8/9 ▪Infinity sign: such a good opener, I'm hooked. Oh my gosh, I know this! This is a crowd chant from 'a head full of Dreams tour' they asked the crowd to shout "Ole", it was a way for Coldplay to comfort the whole wide world. The song was dedicated to Mexico cuz at that time that country suffered through nasty earthquakes. So now "Don Quixote (Spanish Rain)" is now blended into Infinity sign. How incredible that those fans shouts will be forever cherished. 6/9 ▪Coloratura: I love it when songs take you on a journey. My dad who is an old baby boomer would love this, I actually showed it to him recently. He influenced me on music in the first place, I was raised on a musical diet of The Beatles and Pink Floyd in the like. To know one of my favorite band's Coldplay is homaging the older rock songs from the past is quite something. ♡ When I first listened to this just earlier today, water cascaded down my eyes. My soul was moved by this song. This is one of Coldplay's best work in my opinion. Powerful piece. A modern classic for me. I cannot wait to hear it live. Brilliant way to close this album too. 9/9 Total score: 65/108

Unique Album performed by Coldplay.

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Tres chouette album

Enjoyable from start to finish. Their is a touch of it being a concept album . Love the instrumental and well composed bridges of music connecting track to track. I have it on repeat . Loving it .Good one guys .

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