One does not ask "What can be said about Coldplay?" One can simply ask "What cannot be said about Coldplay?" Over Six albums, eight EPs, twenty-fve singles, and twenty-seven music videos (but who's counting?) have made this band a legend. They are technically classified as a British alternative rock band, but Coldplay really doesn't fit into any one genre. It has become a kind of genre all its own. Lead by Chris Martin, Coldplay has perhaps the largest fan base in music history. You can find die hard Coldplay fans nearly anywhere in the world.
In August of this year, Coldplay announced their new album, Mylo Xyloto, would be released on October 25th. Now, I know it's still a little far away, but generally when a band comes within a month of releasing an album, there arise what we call "leaks." These leaks are digital copies of the new album that are (whether intentionally or unintentionally) posted for listening on the internet. Well, production and recording has been finished since September 9th, and there are still NO LEAKS ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET. Two thumbs up for Coldplay. They are guarding this new masterpiece well. It makes it difficult for us to know what to expect, but let's be honest. It's Coldplay. I'd buy any Coldplay album even if it was a collection of science themed covers.
They have, however, released two singles to wet our appetites. Both have some similarities, but are very different from any of their past albums... in a great way. The first one, called "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall" has made fans go crazy. Beginning with the lyrics "I turn the music up" this song is (we hope) a very hopeful picture of what is to come. With the classic single-note guitar "solo" we know, a thick pumping bass line, and crisp, quick acoustic guitar in the background, Coldplay has once again taken elements that no one else could pull off, and created something I can't stop listening to. Their second single "Paradise" starts almost like "Viva la Vida", but is more subtle and "classy"... until the bass line drops. The song takes you up and down, and up again. It is definitely a "Coldplay" song, throwing away the typical song structure and dynamic rules that so many artists are confined by. Coldplay has no rules, and this song is the perfect example of why.
Once again, I suggest you get yourself a Spotify if you haven't already. $10 a month for unlimited music whenever and wherever you want. (I say wherever because I'm in Guatemala right now.) Or, you can always do it for free with a few commercials and stuff. If you don't like it, feel free to write me a nasty email about it. I can't guarantee I'll read it, but go ahead.
I (along with probably 75% of the world) am anxious to hear what this upcoming album brings, but I don't think anyone will be listening to it until the release date of October 25th. Until then, you can pre-order the album from iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/coldplay/id471744 or Coldplay's website at http://www.coldplay.com/. When it does come out, you can bet I'll have it on Spotify AND iTunes.
Happy listening!
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