can't wait 4 this album!!!!!

i prefer the prospekt name to Viva La Vida as the new name reminds me of dana international

I really liked Prospekt... Viva la vida not so much. but they did say that this album is going to be something new and different so... Than again it really doesnt matter how will they call it, just as long as songs remain great.

Edited March 21, 200817 yr by LondonSKY

 

Oh, Viva La Vida is very erm, original :o :heehee:

 

 

I love it! :D :lol:

The possible tracklisting is as follows -

 

'Violet Hill'

'42'

'Yes'

'Death And All His Friends'

'Cemeteries Of London'

'Life In Technicolor'

'Chinese Sleep Chant'

'Srawberry Swing'

'Rign Of Love'

 

However, this tracklisting has not been confirmed by the band or their label

http://www.xfmmanchester.co.uk/Article.asp?id=638242

More from Rolling Stone

Coldplay

 

Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends

 

 

For their fourth album, Coldplay enlisted producer Brian Eno to broaden their palette beyond the piano-heavy anthems the band is best known for: "Strawberry Swing" includes Afro-pop guitars, "42" is a three-part epic built on glitchy loops and "Yes!" mixes Middle Eastern percussion with Chris Martin's newfound deep-register vocals. "It's impossible to please everybody, and it took us a while to learn that," says Martin, adding that he credits Eno, who has made records with U2 and the Talking Heads, with helping the band leave its comfort zone. "You have to stop caring about what you're known for," says Martin. "So even if it's $h!t, at least it's brave.

 

http://www.rollingstone.com/news/coverstory/19830818/page/35 There is a short interview with Chris Martin in that link. :)

 

 

From Billboard

 

 

Coldplay Indulges Experimentation On Fourth Album

Coldplay

 

April 11, 2008, 12:00 AM ET

 

Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.

Coldplay lets its creative flag fly on its fourth studio album, "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends," due June 17 via Capitol. "We're still obsessed with making songs that can be sung to the rafters," frontman Chris Martin says. "We just wanted to present them differently."

 

To accomplish that goal, the group turned to co-producers Brian Eno and Markus Dravs, who adorn the material with grandiose embellishments the likes of which have never been heard before on a Coldplay album.

 

"Viva La Vida" begins with a strident instrumental, "Life in Technicolor," built as much on an arpeggiated synth foundation as it is on an acoustic guitar melody. The same instrumental is tacked onto the final song, "Death and All His Friends," as a hidden track dubbed "The Escapist."

 

In between, the band frequently breaks from verse-chorus-verse constructions, particularly on "42," which is comprised of three distinct, seemingly unrelated sections. "Yes" shifts from a string- and tabla-driven rocker into a shoegazer-y breakdown, while a funky groove emerges from out of nowhere in the middle of "Death and All His Friends."

 

Elsewhere, Martin and the piano are at the forefront of the shimmering "Reign of Love," while "Cemeteries of London" conjures a foreboding vibe apropos of its title and "Lost!" swells with massive-sounding church organ strains.

 

 

Drummer Will Champion credits Eno with upending Coldplay's usual working habits in the studio. "Brian has this amazing ability to demystify wonderful music and make it seem very achievable," he says. "We weren't afraid to try anything."

 

Coldplay recorded a number of other songs that did not wind up making the final track list, including "Postcards From Far Away," "Lukas," "Rainy Day," "The Goldrush" and "Now My Feet Won't Touch the Ground," but it's unknown if they will be released in some form down the road.

 

Here is the track list for "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends":

 

"Life in Technicolor"

"Cemeteries of London"

"Lost!"

"42"

"Lovers in Japan"/"Reign of Love"

"Yes"

"Viva La Vida"

"Violet Hill"

"Strawberry Swing"

"Death and All His Friends"

 

 

Can't Wait!!!! B) :yahoo:

 

 

Dang I was just about to post a similar article :lol:

 

Still cant wait for this new album though B)

:o June 17th, which is just after my birthday, couldnt have asked for much more really.

I love the album name, and I think the album name makes people more excited for the release. It shouldnt be too long before we hear the new single now then :D

:o June 17th, which is just after my birthday, couldnt have asked for much more really.

I love the album name, and I think the album name makes people more excited for the release. It shouldnt be too long before we hear the new single now then :D

 

Yeah hopefully a new single pops up around May :w00t:

http://www.coldplay.com/index.html Great New website with new info check it out.

Download Coldplay’s new single free

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol...icle3835202.ece

 

LONDON Coldplay have bowed to the trend for file-sharing by announcing that their new single will be given away today as a free download.

 

Violet Hill, the first single from their fourth album, Viva La Vida, will be made available on the band’s website from 12.15pm.

 

The group have also announced that some tickets for their concerts at Brixton Academy and Madison Square Garden will be free. The gesture is not entirely altruistic because the band has moved forward the album’s release to June 12 to reduce the chances of piracy between the UK and overseas.

Just heard it on Radio 1, everyone must be on the web site now as it won't load for me!

 

Loved the song though on the first listen.

Gotta say the single is really good. Is not your typical Coldplay track, and it's got a good buzz about it.

 

Is all about the album now though. ^_^

OMG I really Liked it is such a great song, I knew they wouldn't let me down. Bring IT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!! The new Viva la Vida era has started :w00t: B) :wub:

I finally got my e-mail from the official site. But when I click the link it asks for a username and a password - neither of which were posted on the site or in my e-mail.

 

I'm annoyed. I loved the two albums and I want to hear the new song.

Edited April 29, 200817 yr by Tim

So what do you all thnik about new song... I love it... It's new coldplay sound but than again its that same chris... LOVE IT...

ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

I finally got my e-mail from the official site. But when I click the link it asks for a username and a password - neither of which were posted on the site or in my e-mail.

 

I'm annoyed. I loved the two albums and I want to hear the new song.

 

When I got my link I also got asked for a username and password at first. I then noticed that the link in the email was highlighted but had missed off a few letters at the end so maybe the same has happened to you. Just copy and paste the full link in, you don't need a username or password.