Viva La Vida | 
| Artist: Coldplay
Label: Capitol
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  207 reviews
Sales Rank: 1
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 5.1 x 0.5
EAN: 5099921688607
Release Date: June 17, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Condition: Brand New - Factory Sealed - Shipped from Florida via USPS First class mail. We ONLY sell what we have in stock. NO back orders here.Import Edition
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| Tracks:
| • | 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 |
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Amazon.co.uk
To say there has been a lot of anticipation for Coldplay's fourth album, Viva La Vida, is an understatement. Having enlisted legendary leftfield producer Brian Eno, borrowed their album title from a painting by renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and made tantalising remarks about sonic reinvention, the world has been curious (to say the least) to hear what the `new' Coldplay might sound like. Viva La Vida definitely makes some departures from the band's usual formula, which happens to be one of the most commercially successful rock-pop blueprints of recent years. The plangent chords, emotive melodies, stadium-rock rhythms and universal lyrical concerns remain, but Martin and co. have gone out on several limbs here, incorporating instrumental tracks ("Life In Technicolour"), using subtle North African and Latin elements ("Yes", "Strawberry Swing"), and overhauling previously strict verse-chorus-verse structures in favour of slightly more avant arrangements. The old Coldplay still shine through (see tracks like "Violet Hill" and the title song) but even their classic sound feels more muscular and confident. The band's new flourishes, cosmetic and self-conscious as they may be, are enough to make Viva La Vida a welcome break from the old routine--Danny McKenna
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Album Description
Coldplay release their fourth album "Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends" on Parlophone. The album comprises 10 brand new tracks, recorded in London, Barcelona and New York with producers Brian Eno and Markus Dravs. "Viva La Vida" follows the hugely successful album "X&Y", which has sold 10 million copies since its release in 2005.
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 Colplay - Viva La Vida July 5, 2008
I have to say that I've been a huge fan of Coldplay's since I first heard Yellow almost a decade ago. So I always anxiously await a new Colplay album. And I always have super-high expectations (probably too high).
So upon first listen to Viva La Vida, I was immediately disappointed. It seemed way too short, which lead me to think that they just mailed this one in. My friend said he liked it though, and that it reminded him of the Beatles, which I thought a bit odd.
So upon a 2nd and 3rd listen, I grew to like it a little more with each listening. However, I don't think it's ever going to be as good as their other albums, no matter how many times I listen to it. There is some good stuff on here, but just not epic-good-stuff.
Am I going to be listening to Viva La Vida five years from now like X&Y or A Rush of Blood? It's tough to say... and I think that's the real measure of an album for a band like Coldplay.
lost in producer's paradise July 4, 2008
I really love Coldplay's work, but i have to say that this Album is a bit overproduced in a way. Where are all the simple and adictive melodies that the first two albums offered? The guitars? It's like it is Chris Martin and the producers album, not Coldplay's. I'm sure some people apreciate the turn to a more electronic sound and the big sound of the orchestra, but I miss the simpleness of songs like Yellow, Spies and the Scientist. Favourite tracks though are "Yes", "Violet Hill" and "Lovers in Japan"
 Words can't describe... July 4, 2008
I have been an avid fan of Coldplay from the start and I must say that have still yet to disappoint. Usually my favorite parts of their songs are the strong instumental parts with no lyrics. You just flow with the music. This album is totally different from all their others, it starts out with Life in Technicolor, a completely instrumental track. It starts the album off great. While there aren't a lot of songs a lot of the songs have two sets of the same song, but still completely different. Of course, the old Coldplay is still there with Viva la Vida and Violent Hill. IF you've ever enjoyed Coldplay, believe me this album will not disappoint.
Viva Coldplay! July 3, 2008
I love every track on this disk. It is the perfect soundtrack for summer.
 DO NOT BUY! July 3, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Don't buy this cd! I like the songs, but they put a copyright on it so that you cannot listen to it on the computer or put it on itunes! What's the point? When was the last time you walked around with a walkman? No to mention, this cd won't work in certain cd players. I listened to it once, put it in another cd player (that EVERY OTHER cd has worked in) and it wouldn't play and just spun around and scratched itself so not it's ruined. Biggest waste of money ever.
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