Coldplay's Mylo Xyloto continues to amaze (Seaman Clipper)
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Coldplay’s recently released their fifth album “Mylo Xyloto” after a three year waiting period since their last album “Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends.” Topping the sales charts, Mylo is very different when compared to their previous albums. As a sort of techno, concept album, this release appeals more to the masses than seasoned Coldplay fans. Crossing over into the mainstream pop realm, Coldplay leaves behind their classic style.
The first actual track after the intro is “Hurts Like Heaven.” This very upbeat, happy song will have you, as Mr. Ferrell would say - shucking and jiving. The next song, which will most likely be the biggest hit on the album, is Paradise. Chris Martin’s repeating vocals will definitely get you singing along to this track; guaranteed to get stuck in your head. The song’s title describes the mood and theme of the entire rest of the album, Paradise.
Songs later in the album grip at the raw talent of the band. “Major Minus” displays the talents of guitarist Jonny Buckland. Several songs such as “Up with the Birds,” which highlights Martin’s vocals, dancing along the soft piano keys, and “Charlie Brown,” snap back to the classic Coldplay that fans from around the world have grown to love.
In “Princess of China,” Coldplay does something they’ve never done before: feature an artist. The artist of choice however is a little iffy. Rhianna, being from the pop genre is almost one of the last choices you would expect to feature on a Coldplay track. However, her vocals team up with Chris Martin’s to form a delightful tag team on this fast-paced track.
The new style is, without a doubt, a fantastic change that Coldplay fans should be looking forward to. A perfect balance of their classic melodies and newer techno sounds bring together a killer album. “Mylo Xyloto” is an album any music enthusiast will thoroughly enjoy.
