Viva La Vida

I'm not quite sure why I keep buying Coldplay albums. I really want to like them, I guess. Each Album releases a number of singles and they are always great but sadly I find the album does not add up to the promise created by the quality of the singles released from it. This really is one for the diehard fans - I think I will wait for the greatest hits

This is a great CD by a rockin' band. Viva La Vida is the song of the decade. You can't go wrong buying this CD. And not just for the youth: I'm just past 50 years young and play this all the time. Great addition to any collection.

I like their old stuff much better!
Such as Parachutes, A Rush Of Blood To The Head, and X&Y!
The new stuff does not compare to what they had!
I personally think they should go back to their older style!
I enjoy the listening to the older stuff!
They had a special style that No other Band or artist had!
Now,
Coldplay has basically become what all the other bands/artists sound like!


In this album Coldplay has decided to try out newer styles of music and and it does not work out correctly!

Do not buy this album!
Continue to buy the old stuff, thats if Coldplay goes back to the old style!

I was wondering why it doesn't have lyrics with the CD... Maybe that's the reason for selling cds for a price a litte bit lower than in the other stores.
I like the songs... It's not as good as X&Y but is a great album.
I do recommend it, but be aware that it doesn't have any lyrics as a "bonus".

The pre-release buzz around 'Viva La Vida' was similar to that of U2's, 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb'. While HTDAAB delivered, Viva La Vida falls way short. The tracks are lifeless and over-produced with little dynamics or excitement. Part of it is the mix - Chris and piano are up front along with strings and other keyboard parts while the rest of the band are moved way to back. Jon Buckland's contributions are most notably muted or absent. The result sounds like a Chris Martin solo project. Regardless, the first minute and a half of '42' are pure bliss.