Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 5099921688607
Label: Capitol
Manufacturer: Capitol
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Capitol
Release Date: June 17, 2008
Studio: Capitol

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Disc 1:

1. Life In Technicolor
2. Cemeteries Of London
3. Lost!
4. 42
5. Lovers In Japan/Reign Of Love
6. Yes
7. Viva La Vida
8. Violet Hill
9. Strawberry Swing
10. Death And All His Friends

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
To say there has been a lot of anticipation for Coldplay's fourth album, Viva La Vida, is an understatement. Having enlisted legendary leftfield producer Brian Eno, borrowed their album title from a painting by renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and made tantalising remarks about sonic reinvention, the world has been curious (to say the least) to hear what the `new' Coldplay might sound like. Viva La Vida definitely makes some departures from the band's usual formula, which happens to be one of the most commercially successful rock-pop blueprints of recent years. The plangent chords, emotive melodies, stadium-rock rhythms and universal lyrical concerns remain, but Martin and co. have gone out on several limbs here, incorporating instrumental tracks ("Life In Technicolour"), using subtle North African and Latin elements ("Yes", "Strawberry Swing"), and overhauling previously strict verse-chorus-verse structures in favour of slightly more avant arrangements. The old Coldplay still shine through (see tracks like "Violet Hill" and the title song) but even their classic sound feels more muscular and confident. The band's new flourishes, cosmetic and self-conscious as they may be, are enough to make Viva La Vida a welcome break from the old routine --Danny McKenna

People en Español
Cuando Coldplay anunció con bombo y platillo que su cuarto disco, bajo el ambicioso título de Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends, vendría acompañado de la producción de Brian Eno, dos escenarios se convertían en posibilidad: o se trataba de su peor álbum o la obra maestra de su carrera. Afortunadamente, la producción de Eno no lleva a la banda británica a imitar a U2 por ningún momento, y en cambio, el grupo liderado por Chris Martin presenta el mejor disco en su trayectoria, ofreciendo un sonido distinto, en el que por fin se alejan del pianito hartante de sus primeros tres álbumes y suenan como lo que siempre prometieron ser: una de las mejores bandas del mundo. "Life In Technicolor," "Viva la Vida," y sobre todo el tema "Lost!," representan a Coldplay en su momento cumbre. --Ernesto Sánchez (People en Español )

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Album Description:
Coldplay release their fourth album "Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends" on Parlophone. The album comprises 10 brand new tracks, recorded in London, Barcelona and New York with producers Brian Eno and Markus Dravs. "Viva La Vida" follows the hugely successful album "X&Y", which has sold 10 million copies since its release in 2005.




Rating: - Love Viva La Vida
I've been a Coldplay fan since I heard Clocks for the first time. Their music is wonderful to listen to. I can close my eyes and drift away to some other place and time. I never get tired of listening to them perform, especially if I'm at the computer writing.

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Rating: - I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing; Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Viva La Vida has seven Grammy nominations, and I hope they win them all, including best album. I haven't actually heard the other contenders, but I find it hard to believe that any album better than Viva La Vida could have slipped past my radar. Perhaps best selling Tha Carter III by Lil Wayne should get runner up or honorable mention, but 2008 was really Coldplay's year. They have hit their stride with their fourth album, and Brian Eno was the perfect producer for them at this juncture in time. ... Read More

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Rating: - a letdown
I tried. I tried, i tried oh, how I tried to like this album. I own all of Coldplay's albums and was extremely excited when I first heard about this release. I listened to it maybe about 50 times from beginning to end, but it just fell flat for me. I don't get it. It seems as though Coldplay was lazy with this album. The songs are predictable and formulaic. This is an extremely poor exhibit of their talent. Better luck next time, Coldplay.

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Rating: - Good Coldplay album
This is my first Coldplay album. I got in mainly for "What I Ruled the World." Yeah, I know, that's not the name of the song, but it makes more sense to me than the actual title. I think it's a great original song, and I enjoy the other songs too. If you aren't familiar with their music, I think this is a good intro to Coldplay.

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Rating: - Give it a chance
For those of you who have heard people say that this cd is not up to par with the rest of Coldplay's cds, let me say this: Give it some time. Listen to it, in its entirety, all in one sitting, at least once. Replay it over and over again. Believe me, it grows on you. Although I originally bought the cd for the most popular song, "Viva la Vida," it is now one of my favorite cds and "Viva la Vida" isn't even my favorite song on the cd. It's different, you have to be prepared for that, but it's ... Read More

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