Something about me being a first born makes me stubborn and strong willed. Keep that in mind before you read this statement: I love Coldplay. Now you are probably thinking that I’m just another bandwagon hopper, but that I am not. I have been a fan of Coldplay since 9th grade (yep, 9 years ago) when “Shiver” and “Yellow” were the beginning of what is now musical greatness.
With that said, this has been a great week for music. Coldplay has a new album out, billed as being more experimental. I’d say it lives up to that. They are doing something weird where lots of their songs are actually two songs within one track. I find it kind of annoying. If you only like the 2nd half of a track you have to fast forward through half of it. Other than that, love it. At least 4 of the songs I can’t get enough of.
Coldplay has always intrigued me. Their music has so much searching and passion in it. This new album is no different, with a lot of lyrics about death. I wish so badly that Chris Martin would not have had the church experience he had growing up. If there are any people reading this who don’t understand the whole emerging thing, Chris Martin is a great example. We have to meet people where they are at with love and grace, something Chris’s church did not do when he was growing up.
Rolling Stone’s interview with Chris Martin.
Dan Kimball’s thoughts on Chris Martin and hell.
not gonna lie, i’m getting a little tired of chris’s voice. thats about the only thing i don’t like about the new album
wow i’ve never heard that before. i pray that God will touch your heart and ears and that you will come around
yep. going to their concert in november when the come to the a-t-l…whoot whoot
i still love the Parachutes album.
i’ve got to say their latest is good work.
my favorite album is: A Rush of Blood to the Head, by far.
I’m so glad to have found this! I have felt a little lonely finding those bloggers who were totally stoked about this release and pleased with it’s outcome! I LOVE IT!
@amoslanka interesting you say that. I think Chris did the most this project to not sound like Chris! Less falsetto and more lower register.
Yeah I tend to agree with you Connor (worshipcity). I thought Chris was more less falsetto on this one than all previous ones.