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Posted by: WhoOdyssey Feb 6 2021, 11:28 AM

The Sun is reporting that Coldplay have been recording new music throughout lockdown, set to appear on their upcoming 9th studio album "Music Of The Spheres" - out this year! This matches up with the rumours that have appeared in the past, so appears to be truthful.


Posted by: Bjork Feb 6 2021, 11:46 AM

wasn't there some news last year that he worked with Max Martin?

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Feb 6 2021, 01:49 PM

Ah I didn't know that until now, but he did! Very exciting

Posted by: Jade Feb 6 2021, 01:52 PM

ohmy.gif yes please! Opinions seemed to be mixed on 'Everyday Life' but I really liked it so I'm happy for more from them.

Posted by: gavindeejay Feb 6 2021, 02:41 PM

Looking forward to this already!

Posted by: Bjork Feb 6 2021, 02:43 PM

for what I understood, the plan was to go more commercial on this one, thats why they reached out to Max Martin

Posted by: All★bySmashMouth Feb 6 2021, 04:01 PM

I wonder what they'll do this time. I'm also kinda surprised they have something coming this soon too. Could be nice or something dreadful (well, the Everyday Life album had some meh moments).

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Feb 7 2021, 06:59 PM

QUOTE(Bjork @ Feb 6 2021, 02:43 PM) *
for what I understood, the plan was to go more commercial on this one, thats why they reached out to Max Martin

Yep! That's what the original leak for Everyday Life said (that there would be a more commercial album in 2020), so it was probably delayed due to covid.

Posted by: Jester Feb 7 2021, 07:01 PM

Oooh I’m always up for new Coldplay!

Posted by: steve201 Feb 7 2021, 09:59 PM

I want them to be more commercial as they create more genius tracks when doing that plus I’d like to see if they can get a top 10 single still in a 3rd decade!

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Apr 16 2021, 09:06 PM

"Music Of The Spheres" has now officially been trademarked by Coldplay!

They were trending on twitter this morning as the band have landed in Korea, leading to BTS fans speculating whether a collab was on the way... not something I'd expect, but I wouldn't have predicted them collaborating with The Chainsmokers before that happened!

Posted by: coi Apr 16 2021, 09:14 PM

QUOTE(WhoOdyssey @ Apr 16 2021, 10:06 PM) *
"Music Of The Spheres" has now officially been trademarked by Coldplay!

They were trending on twitter this morning as the band have landed in Korea, leading to BTS fans speculating whether a collab was on the way... not something I'd expect, but I wouldn't have predicted them collaborating with The Chainsmokers before that happened!

I can see why there's speculation on that (as random as that sounds), BTS recently did a cover of Fix You which Coldplay described as beautiful! I think the signs are there that the two groups are fans of each other, could it actually happen though?

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Apr 16 2021, 09:18 PM

I really hope so! I have no idea what it would sound like but it would be a massive pop moment

(For what it's worth apparently BTS are releasing a new single on May 21st)

Posted by: Bjork Apr 17 2021, 05:51 AM

no please biggrin.gif one would imagine you cannot go longer than working with Chainsmokers but alas...

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Apr 23 2021, 09:07 PM

Posters are appearing across the world, it's coming!!

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Some social media account called @alienradiofm has been launched in connection with it

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Apr 23 2021, 09:19 PM

Looks like the single is out on May 7th!


Posted by: pippa Apr 25 2021, 10:18 PM

The are building the campaign at a good pace.
Should be easily another Number 1 album for Coldplay.

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Apr 26 2021, 07:47 PM

Greg James said this morning that Coldplay will be on his show next week!

Posted by: steve201 Apr 26 2021, 08:20 PM

Good sign that Radio 1 will continue to be on board, strange for a band that’s been around 22 years on their playlist. Like an anticipated new release from The Jam in 1999!

Posted by: gavindeejay Apr 28 2021, 04:36 PM

QUOTE(steve201 @ Apr 26 2021, 09:20 PM) *
Good sign that Radio 1 will continue to be on board, strange for a band that’s been around 22 years on their playlist. Like an anticipated new release from The Jam in 1999!


They still strongly support the Foo Fighters and they've been going for over 25 years.

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Apr 29 2021, 03:12 PM

Higher Power is now confirmed for May 7th, produced by Max Martin!!! Expecting a massive banger


Posted by: Bjork Apr 29 2021, 03:33 PM

their Baby One More Time is coming biggrin.gif

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Apr 29 2021, 03:50 PM

Releasing with a CD single! - https://ukstore.coldplay.com/collections/higher-power/products/higher-power-cd

Posted by: steve201 Apr 29 2021, 05:12 PM

Will Coldplay do well on streaming still? I have forgotten about their last releases?!

Posted by: Bjork Apr 29 2021, 05:27 PM

There's hope, well Yellow being a TikTok hit maybe has widened their audience
sure if it's a poppy Coldplay song it will do well as I guess it will get playlist support


Posted by: m Apr 29 2021, 05:38 PM

I really-really like the title of this album!

QUOTE(Jade @ Feb 6 2021, 02:52 PM) *
ohmy.gif yes please! Opinions seemed to be mixed on 'Everyday Life' but I really liked it so I'm happy for more from them.

I did too! It was a pleasant surprise for me, took a few listens to rly get into it tho.

QUOTE(Bjork @ Feb 6 2021, 03:43 PM) *
for what I understood, the plan was to go more commercial on this one, thats why they reached out to Max Martin

Noooo I was just thinking I hope they go full-on weird and atmospherique! haha

Posted by: m Apr 29 2021, 05:41 PM

I swear I like pop music too sometimes 😇

I'm just... picky with it 😋

Posted by: Mangø Apr 29 2021, 09:30 PM

I can't wait to hear this. I've gone off Coldplay the last couple of albums but Max Martin is an asbolute legend so I've got really high hopes for this wub.gif

Posted by: Smint Apr 29 2021, 09:36 PM

Hmmm prefer Coldplay less poppy although “Higher Power” is an interesting title. They love their spiritual references and so soon after Billie’s “Your Power”

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Apr 30 2021, 11:28 AM

Info from a music business mag!

-Higher Power will be pushed for 3-4 months
-Album out late 2021
-Second single out in September
-World tour to be announced with the album release

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Apr 30 2021, 12:49 PM

Now confirmed to be opening the Brits!

Posted by: Rooney Apr 30 2021, 02:00 PM

If the lead single is with Max Martin then they have gone full Pop for the album, but that's not a bad thing. He is the most consistent hit maker in the business and he himself doesn't work too much anymore so I'm fully expecting this to be a banger for 2021.

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn Apr 30 2021, 02:04 PM

I tend to like their songs that don't actually sound like Coldplay so will probably be on board with this. laugh.gif

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Apr 30 2021, 07:34 PM

Preview!

View this post on Instagram

Posted by: Rooney Apr 30 2021, 08:08 PM

The Blinding Lights similarities are definitely there. I wonder if they've got some mad ad deal lined up too?

Anyway, as expected, sounds massively catchy.

Posted by: Chez Wombat Apr 30 2021, 08:17 PM

Hmm, Sellout Coldplay is still better than most other bands selling out so I'll keep my mind open x

Everyday Life was really underappreciated though, one of their most adventurous albums in a long time.

Posted by: Dill Doe Apr 30 2021, 09:14 PM

Hmm where'd my post go??

Posted by: m Apr 30 2021, 09:40 PM

QUOTE(Dill Doe @ Apr 30 2021, 10:14 PM) *
Hmm where'd my post go??

Yeah... I didn't think it was a particularly unacceptable post? 🤨 I agreed with you to a certain degree lol

But oh well, different lenses etc 🧐

Posted by: m Apr 30 2021, 09:57 PM

QUOTE(Chez Wombat @ Apr 30 2021, 09:17 PM) *
Everyday Life was really underappreciated though, one of their most adventurous albums in a long time.

I would consider it their most adventurous album personally. I can't remember individual tracks very well (I listen to too many different things!!!!!) but it just felt like art. I like when music makes me feel like I'm listening to a painting heart.gif

Posted by: HarryBorelli May 1 2021, 01:55 AM

Omg I feel like this is gonna be a moment







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Posted by: Warwick Avenue May 4 2021, 11:43 AM

I do enjoy Coldplay and Higher Power is sounds decent from the snippet.

Posted by: WhoOdyssey May 4 2021, 11:52 AM

They'll also be performing it on American Idol this week - in an episode based around their music with them guest judging!

Posted by: Bjork May 4 2021, 11:59 AM

AI still exists!!!!

Posted by: WhoOdyssey May 4 2021, 12:23 PM

It was revived a few years ago, it's on Netflix in the UK IIRC

Posted by: Dill Doe May 4 2021, 01:18 PM

Really commercial sad.gif

Posted by: WhoOdyssey May 6 2021, 12:46 PM

Out worldwide at midnight UK time!

Posted by: WhoOdyssey May 6 2021, 09:19 PM

Chris Martin just completely avoided the question of a BTS collab in an interview earlier...

The promo schedule is looking insane for tomorrow!

View this post on Instagram

Posted by: Juan Carlos May 6 2021, 11:29 PM

"Higher Power" is available now.


Posted by: steve201 May 7 2021, 12:12 AM

I like it on first listen, Coldplay in a fourth decade!

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever May 7 2021, 01:30 AM

Initially I'm liking this but il need a few more listens.

Posted by: Dill Doe May 7 2021, 01:50 AM

Absolute trash.

Posted by: Sour Candy May 7 2021, 05:45 AM

Why is Coldplay in the "indie forum" because the new song 100% ain't indie lol

The song picks up a little towards the end but surely won't listen to this when I need the throwback 80s sound.

Posted by: Bjork May 7 2021, 05:53 AM

Maybe its a grower but doesn't strike me as very memorable on 1st listen

Posted by: Bjork May 7 2021, 06:32 AM

insta-added to R1's A-list today, still getting support after all these years

Posted by: dandy* May 7 2021, 09:32 AM

On first listen, it's exactly what I expected it to be given the people who were involved. Nothing groundbreaking or interesting but an okay pop song.

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn May 7 2021, 10:04 AM

I spent my first listen waiting for something to happen.

Posted by: Dill Doe May 7 2021, 10:06 AM

It's just cheesy pop with wispy, poor vocals, repetitive, cheesy lyrics, and absolutely no depth or substance. If you went back in time and had people listen to this song, they would be hard pressed to believe that iy was the same band as the one that sang Speed of Sound, Scientist, Fix You, Politik, Square One, etc. What a fall from grace. Surely with this pop sound they are a pop band ala Westlife and not indie?

Posted by: Lomadz May 7 2021, 10:12 AM

The snobbery of indie fans never ceases to amaze me. This is the music they wanted to release this time around...so they did. Cracking song and will be massive, 4th decade in the industry and still popular! Luckily the GP aren't music snobs and like music for what it is.

Posted by: WhoOdyssey May 7 2021, 10:24 AM

Really liking this on first listen!

Go listen to their last album if you want something more alternative


Posted by: Dill Doe May 7 2021, 12:34 PM

QUOTE(Lomadz @ May 7 2021, 11:12 AM) *
The snobbery of indie fans never ceases to amaze me. This is the music they wanted to release this time around...so they did. Cracking song and will be massive, 4th decade in the industry and still popular! Luckily the GP aren't music snobs and like music for what it is.


Empty, boring pop beats over bad vocals and bad lyrics?? That's not massive. It's so maudlin Westlife could release it laugh.gif

Posted by: Tafty May 7 2021, 12:40 PM

I don't mind the pop production. But his voice really goes right through me and it honestly puts me off more times than not. puke.gif

Glad to know that everything Max touches doesn't automatically turn to gold just because he's involved. It's... fine, but it's really not that interesting. The production is nice and if this was OneRepublic it wouldn't be getting a 2nd sniff from radio.

Ah well. As long as it gives Max another smash.

Posted by: m May 7 2021, 12:57 PM

QUOTE(Sour Candy @ May 7 2021, 06:45 AM) *
Why is Coldplay in the "indie forum" because the new song 100% ain't indie lol

I think it's mostly cos it's just more convenient to have everything by a particular artist in one place. There are more rock-influenced Coldplay albums (I still tend to think of them as a "rock band" lmao, maybe it's just my warped shortcut), which is partly what this section of the forum is about. (I did make a Vanessa Carlton thread in indie once when previously she would've definitely been in pop but oh well, hypocrite xo. Besides, she is MUCH more indie now)

Anyway I haven't listened to the song and I'm open but also not rly expecting too much kink.gif

Posted by: Sour Candy May 7 2021, 01:40 PM

I opened the Billie Eilish thread on the pop forum (as she is one of the biggest pop stars right now) and it was moved here. I think Coldplay should be on pop forum too. Decisions..

Posted by: Jester May 7 2021, 03:42 PM

Coldplay in general aren’t pop. So they should stay here.

Posted by: Chez Wombat May 7 2021, 05:16 PM

Yeah, you just have to look at their last album to show they're not entirely pop. They are staying here~


The song is...alright, It kind of grew on me more as it went along as it started to remind me of the wonderful Hurts Like Heaven. It was definitely missing that anthemic edge that Coldplay usually have, can't see this being a big favourite at all and I wouldn't be paying it much attention at all if it wasn't for being by them, I'm here for it being a hit though just as I always think they're past the point of relevance and then they surprise me *.

Posted by: Envoirment May 7 2021, 06:42 PM

I like it, but it's a bit paint by numbers generic hit. I'm sure it'll be stuck in my head at some point though.

Posted by: TheSnake May 8 2021, 08:27 PM

Its quite good. Production-wise it seems be following the 80s style trend started by The Weeknd 'Blinding Lights'.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever May 9 2021, 10:18 AM

Coldplay have kept a fairly high standard throughout their career, I have to say there is something to like on all there albums so far and going by the first single this new album will be no different.

Posted by: Bjork May 9 2021, 11:43 AM

I swear I've listened 20 times and still don't know how it goes ohmy.gif

Posted by: Dill Doe May 9 2021, 11:50 AM

QUOTE(Bjork @ May 9 2021, 12:43 PM) *
I swear I've listened 20 times and still don't know how it goes ohmy.gif


I tried a few times and it just got worse and worse. Generic pop

Posted by: WhoOdyssey May 9 2021, 11:54 AM

The music video is apparently coming at the end of this month

Posted by: Jester May 9 2021, 03:35 PM

It’s more 80s and the Weeknd than I originally clocked. It’s growing on me a fair bit now!

Posted by: Lomadz May 9 2021, 05:37 PM

Just love the production on this! The chorus is sublime.

A big Brits performance will boost this song even more. Album likely to be massive if they stick with this sound. Surprised by some of the reaction on here. Everyone I know loves it, even my wife who doesn’t like much biggrin.gif Chorus sticks in your head.

Posted by: WhoOdyssey May 9 2021, 06:41 PM

At #3 in today's chart update cheer.gif

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever May 9 2021, 06:56 PM

3 is great and with a brit performance I hope it's in with a chance of top 10 on Friday.

Posted by: Ho-Lee Smokes May 9 2021, 08:07 PM

Incredible that they could debut top 10 especially in the streaming era! A remarkable feat

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever May 9 2021, 11:12 PM

Definitely so fingers crossed they do, another number 1 album should be an easy achievement for them aswell.

Posted by: WhoOdyssey May 9 2021, 11:17 PM

It would make 9 #1 albums by their mid 40s! The Beatles have the most with 15, I can see Coldplay eventually surpassing that if they never break up.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever May 10 2021, 12:43 PM

I cant see them splitting or if they do it's a long time away, they seem to have got a good balance.

Posted by: WhoOdyssey May 11 2021, 10:45 PM

Fantastic opening BRITs performance!


Posted by: Jester May 12 2021, 06:54 AM

That was a great performance! The song has grown on me massively this week, it’s so euphoric Coldplay.

Posted by: WhoOdyssey May 18 2021, 04:30 PM

ZHU remix is coming!


Posted by: WhoOdyssey May 21 2021, 03:17 PM

ZHU remix:


Posted by: lewistgreen May 26 2021, 05:55 PM

I want to hate this but I can't, it's so infectious ugh

Posted by: WhoOdyssey May 29 2021, 03:12 PM

New Big Weekend set is available to watch! Chris has said they recorded a performance of a new song, which can't be broadcast yet!


Posted by: WhoOdyssey May 31 2021, 05:09 PM

The BTS collab is supposedly titled "My Universe", and it's for Coldplay's album rather than theirs.

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Jun 1 2021, 07:18 PM

Higher Power video is out on June 8th!

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Jun 8 2021, 04:38 PM

The video is here!


Posted by: Juan Carlos Jul 6 2021, 07:23 PM

New music soon.


Posted by: WhoOdyssey Jul 20 2021, 03:28 PM

Big news!

- The album will be released on October 15th
- 'Overtura' is out today, a trailer for the album
- 'Coloratura' is out on Friday, though it's not the album's second single (it's 10 mins long!)
- That second single will be released in September.
- The tracklisting has been revealed!

1. ⦵ (0:53)
2. Higher Power (03:31)
3. Humankind (04:26)
4. *✧ (00:53)
5. Let Somebody Go (04:01)
6. ♡ (03:09)
7. People of The Pride (03:37)
8. Biutyful (03:12)
9. ❍ (00:21)
10. My Universe (this is the BTS collab, though not officially confirmed yet) (03:46)
11. ∞ (03:46)
12. Coloratura (10:18)


Posted by: Klumzee Jul 20 2021, 03:54 PM

This is feeling quite pretentious hmmmm with symbols as track names. I'm guessing that 'Higher Power' and 'My Universe' are gonna be the more commercial tracks and everything else will not be for the charts. That 'Overtura' clip was quite interesting though! Does sound quite 'spacey' which ties in well with the album title thankfully.

Posted by: J00prstar Jul 20 2021, 03:57 PM

tbh Higher Power really grew on me so I have high hopes for this!

Some anthemic ones pls

Posted by: Klumzee Jul 20 2021, 04:58 PM

Album is produced by Max Martin according to their Twitter! Maybe not so uncommercial as I thought? unsure.gif

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Jul 20 2021, 05:00 PM

'Coloratura' is being described as "an epic, 10-minute+ piano-led anthem." cheeseblock.png

Posted by: gavindeejay Jul 20 2021, 06:16 PM

Sounds good, some interesting sounds on there for sure.

Looking forward to it.

Posted by: Bré Jul 20 2021, 06:20 PM

QUOTE(Klumzee @ Jul 20 2021, 04:54 PM) *
This is feeling quite pretentious hmmmm with symbols as track names. I'm guessing that 'Higher Power' and 'My Universe' are gonna be the more commercial tracks and everything else will not be for the charts. That 'Overtura' clip was quite interesting though! Does sound quite 'spacey' which ties in well with the album title thankfully.


At least 3 of the 5 tracks with symbols as titles are clearly just interludes tbf laugh.gif

Posted by: Klumzee Jul 20 2021, 06:53 PM

QUOTE(Bré @ Jul 20 2021, 07:20 PM) *
At least 3 of the 5 tracks with symbols as titles are clearly just interludes tbf laugh.gif


it's just a shame that there's only 9 'full length' tracks and that they're padding it out with three interludes, doesn't dispel the pretentiousness in my eyes just yet. ph34r.gif

Posted by: Dill Doe Jul 20 2021, 07:00 PM

If they eant to be pretentious, they need to step away from the 1990s Take That pop sound.

Posted by: Jade Jul 23 2021, 07:56 AM



This is absolutely stunning wow wub.gif

Posted by: Jester Jul 23 2021, 10:29 AM

It is amazing! It’s not the official second single though?

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Jul 23 2021, 11:17 AM

QUOTE(Jester @ Jul 23 2021, 11:29 AM) *
It is amazing! It’s not the official second single though?

Nope, that will be released in September! (and likely to be 'My Universe')

Posted by: Chez Wombat Jul 23 2021, 09:15 PM

Ooh now THIS is what I'm talking about, Coldplay <3 Such a beautiful, epic song, think I can hear a bit of 60s/70s prog-psychedelia in there as well. Given me much more hope for the album, I did grow to really like Higher Power, but it wasn't the most inspired so pleased to see it won't all be sellout pop x

Posted by: steve201 Oct 3 2021, 12:03 AM

Not sure if we have a Coldplay album thread but does anyone else think they are going to flop with it? What’d their last album do?

Posted by: Bré Oct 3 2021, 12:43 AM

...this is the Coldplay album thread

Posted by: 30 Spells Flirty Oct 3 2021, 07:04 AM

laugh.gif

QUOTE(steve201 @ Oct 3 2021, 12:03 AM) *
Not sure if we have a Coldplay album thread but does anyone else think they are going to flop with it? What’d their last album do?


Me. They seem to think that it will be a threat on its second week in the Lana forum, but ... no

Posted by: steve201 Oct 3 2021, 08:22 AM

QUOTE(Bré @ Oct 3 2021, 01:43 AM) *
...this is the Coldplay album thread


Thank you tongue.gif

Posted by: awardinary Oct 4 2021, 06:48 PM

I just saw this, is it the next single?


Posted by: WhoOdyssey Oct 4 2021, 06:52 PM

I think its just announcing that she's part of it

Posted by: dannjohn Oct 5 2021, 01:41 PM

selena and coldplay

Posted by: Chapman Oct 7 2021, 08:55 AM

QUOTE(30 Spells Flirty @ Oct 3 2021, 08:04 AM) *
laugh.gif
Me. They seem to think that it will be a threat on its second week in the Lana forum, but ... no


It’s bound to be a number one album but on much lower sales!

I think Elton may be Lana’a biggest threat the week after

Posted by: 30 Spells Flirty Oct 7 2021, 12:45 PM

QUOTE(Chapman @ Oct 7 2021, 08:55 AM) *
It’s bound to be a number one album but on much lower sales!

I think Elton may be Lana’a biggest threat the week after


Elton's last album had dismal numbers. Lana's safe for no.1 even with how boring thr alvum sounds so far.

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Oct 8 2021, 09:58 AM

We Are KING & Jacob Collier have now been added on iTunes as features on 'Human Heart'.

I had to look up We Are KING. They are a duo (formerly a trio) who released their debut album 'We Are King' in 2016 under the name 'King'!) And then disappeared completely until this year under their new name!


Posted by: Juan Carlos Oct 14 2021, 05:10 PM

"Let Somebody Go", their collaboration with Selena Gomez, is the focus track during the album release this week on DSPs.

Posted by: Bjork Oct 14 2021, 05:56 PM

is this really out tomorrow? the buzz is like zero minus infinite lol biggrin.gif

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Oct 14 2021, 06:18 PM

Well they've just announced a massive world tour!


Posted by: Bré Oct 14 2021, 06:19 PM

QUOTE(Bjork @ Oct 14 2021, 06:56 PM) *
is this really out tomorrow? the buzz is like zero minus infinite lol biggrin.gif


A top 3 single and a top 20 single that was in the top 40 for over 3 months, definitely "zero minus infinite"

Posted by: steve201 Oct 14 2021, 06:34 PM

It is likely because of the Ed and Adele stuff but it’ll still likely sell 50k at least next week!

Posted by: Bjork Oct 15 2021, 08:15 AM

brutal review on Pitchfork, worst score I've seen in a while

https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/coldplay-music-of-the-spheres/

also very bad review (2/5) on the Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/oct/14/coldplay-music-of-the-spheres-review-bts-selena-gomez

Posted by: lewistgreen Oct 15 2021, 08:22 AM

Lmao these music journalists legit know nothing of good music really.. if it's not "edgy" they don't care. This album is really fun and uplifting, I'm quite enjoying listening to it. Humankind to be a single at some point please.

Posted by: steve201 Oct 15 2021, 10:07 AM

Really love the Selena Gomez ballad!

Posted by: Ho-Lee Smokes Oct 15 2021, 11:01 AM

they really are trying to get the casuals on board - I normally love coldplay but Chris's voice on this is very grating

Posted by: gooddelta Oct 18 2021, 04:17 PM

I listened yesterday and enjoyed it much more than I thought with some of the reviews it's had. It's been criticised for pandering to streaming playlists but I'd say only the two singles are really, and maybe one or two others at a push.

Human Heart is lovely, Biutyful was a surprise with the chipmunk vocals but is interesting, Coloratura is the complete opposite of commercial! The riff in People of the Pride reminded me a bit of Spirit in the Sky!

It's a bit of a mixed bag in terms of sound and quality but overall strong, I was expecting lots of squelchy synths and generic lyrics from the reviews.

Posted by: Bré Nov 7 2021, 07:14 PM

I think I am liking this album more than 'Everyday Life' on the whole, doesn't have as many big highlights as that did but then it does only have half as many songs (excluding the interludes) tbf, from what we do have I think it's much less patchy with the only real dud for me being 'Biutyful' (a little on the dull side overall and not a fan of the chipmunked vocal part). 'Higher Power' and to a lesser extent 'My Universe' are both good pop Coldplay tracks for me, if the whole album had just been a bunch more attempts at that with 'Coloratura' awkwardly slapped on the end then that would have been disappointing but I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of diversity here, 'Humankind' sounds like a classic Coldplay stadium anthem and there are some enjoyable more leftfield moments on the tracklist with '❤️' and '♾' (as well as 'Coloratura' ofc which remains the best song on here). Even the Selena collab goes over better than I expected it to, not a huge highlight but it's a nice ballad.

Posted by: steve201 Nov 7 2021, 08:54 PM

‘People Of The Pride’ is another huge standout moment for me after a few spins, sounds very like Muse!

Posted by: lewistgreen Nov 22 2021, 10:17 PM

Let Somebody Go is now receiving spins on Magic Chilled so I'd imagine other stations pick this one up as My Universe fades away

Posted by: Dot Branning Nov 23 2021, 01:47 AM

That Selena duet is not for me at all. My Universe has grown on me a lot though!

Posted by: gavindeejay Nov 23 2021, 11:12 AM

QUOTE(lewistgreen @ Nov 22 2021, 10:17 PM) *
Let Somebody Go is now receiving spins on Magic Chilled so I'd imagine other stations pick this one up as My Universe fades away


It's the most obvious next single. I hope they don't start trying to push it until January otherwise it will end up getting lost with Christmas.

Posted by: Juan Carlos Feb 1 2022, 07:20 PM

They're doing a split radio release in the US. "Let Somebody Go" is the next Hot AC single, while "People of the Pride" is the next Alternative single.

Posted by: gavindeejay Feb 1 2022, 08:27 PM

High time they sorted out the next UK single and got it out to radio!

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Feb 1 2022, 11:49 PM

I hope Humankind is pushed!

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever Feb 2 2022, 01:55 AM

Now would be the right time to get a single out, probably the last single from the album aswell.

Posted by: Juan Carlos Feb 3 2022, 07:16 PM

Music video of "Let Somebody Go" out Monday.


Posted by: gavindeejay Feb 3 2022, 08:56 PM

About time! Most obvious single choice with perhaps ‘Humankind’ in the summer to support their tour?

Posted by: Jester Feb 3 2022, 09:12 PM

Humankind would make a great next single I agree!

Posted by: Juan Carlos Feb 4 2022, 05:27 PM

QUOTE(Juan Carlos @ Feb 3 2022, 02:16 PM) *
Music video of "Let Somebody Go" out Monday.
Out at 5pm. GMT.



Posted by: WhoOdyssey Feb 7 2022, 05:05 PM

Video is out now!


Posted by: WhoOdyssey Feb 22 2022, 11:20 PM

Coldplay have a Spotify Singles release out at midnight, featuring a version of “Let Somebody Go” and... a cover of Kid Cudi’s “Day ‘n’ Night”!


Posted by: WhoOdyssey Mar 11 2022, 11:12 AM

A Kygo remix of 'Let Somebody Go' is out today!


Posted by: Juan Carlos Mar 15 2022, 04:18 PM

The music video of "People of the Pride" is available now.


Posted by: Steve201 Mar 15 2022, 08:13 PM

Would make a much better single!

Posted by: awardinary Mar 19 2022, 12:18 AM

There is a piano version of Let Somebody Go now;


Posted by: dannjohn Mar 21 2022, 04:24 PM

i'm surprised this isn't a low top 30 hit yet.

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Mar 21 2022, 04:35 PM

It was a low top 20 hit when it released!

As for now, post-album singles rarely do anything unless they’re added to the big playlists.

Posted by: Bustin Jieber Mar 21 2022, 05:00 PM

This is an absolute dirge.

Posted by: WhoOdyssey Apr 15 2022, 09:53 AM

A remix from Ofenbach is out today


Posted by: lewistgreen Jul 6 2022, 07:06 PM

Biutyful is the next single


Posted by: gavindeejay Jul 6 2022, 07:23 PM

Wasn’t expecting another single. Shame it wasn’t Humankind.

Posted by: Steve201 Jul 6 2022, 08:29 PM

This is the annoying Akonesque song, but perfect as a single I guess!

Posted by: Brer Jul 6 2022, 10:55 PM

Why would they want to draw more attention to this song xx

Posted by: Jester Jul 8 2022, 07:54 PM

Humankind is a clear single, not this sad.gif

Posted by: gavindeejay Aug 17 2022, 07:11 PM

Video for ‘Humankind’ has dropped.


Posted by: Jester Aug 17 2022, 07:17 PM

One of the best from the album, glad it has a video!

Posted by: Steve201 Aug 17 2022, 10:02 PM

Are either of these being sent to radio?

Posted by: darrens94 Aug 18 2022, 01:04 PM

‘Humankind’ although probably won’t do much chart wise would make a good radio single and give the album a few extra sales.

Posted by: Juan Carlos Sep 16 2022, 08:23 PM

"Humankind" is the next single. It has been sent to Italian radios this week.

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