La Gitane [Digipak] - Tchan Tchou Vidal

Advantages: great new material, showcasing great songwriting and an enjoyable sound
Disadvantages: needs a good few listens to find the best parts of each song (possible advantage)

...This album represents a great succession for Coldplay into developing their already unique sound and style. Listeners may find similarities in style from the later tracks on X&Y during the first listen. However further listening reveals an altogether deeper experience with the band experimenting with tempo changes mid song which is accomplished successfully in songs such as "42". In addition the album includes more upbeat, faster tracks unlike previous albums. Songs such as "Vida la Vida" and "lovers in Japan" really stand out in this respect. When the tracks do slow down Martins skills as a writer really bloom with the melancholy lyrics of "strawberry swing" and the enchanting sound of "Death and all his friends", providing a great ending to a great album. Previous fans of Coldplay wont be disappointed by this album and will find... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: A album that builds.
Disadvantages: It takes time and a little effort.

...ColdPlay have moved on to the next level, and although some critics have knocked them, listen to "Viva La Vida" for the music. This is the sort of album you need to sit and listen to, and although all the tracks are strong, it's not a 'dip in' and listen type. This is a well constructed body of work, played it in the car on the way down to Cornwall, I wasn't bouncing out of my seat, but when it finished, wow! This is definitely what albums are for. From the atmospheric opening of the first track "Life In Technicolor" (their spelling) the album builds and each track follows naturally. There is undeniably a feel of 'the concept album', a couple of tracks with a 'Pink Floyd' mood to them and a little Leonard Cohen mixed in as well, but not in an 'over blown' manner. If you are an MP3 'shuffle' type, this might not suit, but for all... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: A breath of fresh air and keeps you hooked for months if not more
Disadvantages: some of the songs are familiar to previous albums

...I bought this Cd about a month ago and have been listening to it ever since, I have even created drum solos to all of the songs i love it that much. the style of music coldplay have composed is very different to their previous albums but brings a breath of fresh air into the music industry, ofcourse the songs everyone knows are viva la vida; the none drums but satisfying backbeat. and violet hill the only song on the album which sounds like a previous song. these two singles have reached number three in the charts so that speaks for itself. but what some people dont realise is that ALL of the other songs are just as good, just because they aren't as popular YET does not mean they are not good. songs like LOST! are a good example this song has all the components to be in the top 5 and is clingy. Also "death and all his friends" from... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful