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Viva La Vida |  | Artist: Coldplay
Label: Capitol
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 281
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5.1 x 0.2
EAN: 5099921688607
ASIN: B000RPTQ1C
Release Date: June 17, 2008
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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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| Editorial Reviews:
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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 People en Español
Cuando Coldplay anunció con bombo y platillo que su cuarto disco, bajo el ambicioso título de Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends, vendría acompañado de la producción de Brian Eno, dos escenarios se convertían en posibilidad: o se trataba de su peor álbum o la obra maestra de su carrera. Afortunadamente, la producción de Eno no lleva a la banda británica a imitar a U2 por ningún momento, y en cambio, el grupo liderado por Chris Martin presenta el mejor disco en su trayectoria, ofreciendo un sonido distinto, en el que por fin se alejan del pianito hartante de sus primeros tres álbumes y suenan como lo que siempre prometieron ser: una de las mejores bandas del mundo. "Life In Technicolor," "Viva la Vida," y sobre todo el tema "Lost!," representan a Coldplay en su momento cumbre. --Ernesto Sánchez (People en Español  )
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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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| Customer Reviews:
 Their Best Yet! July 19, 2010
A Customer
Coldplay seem to just keep getting better. This is a different approach, especially the title track with strings (which I love) but that's just the tip of the iceberg. This is a really good album and I'm happy to hear how they've continued breaking new ground as a band. Great lyrics, playing and as always well engineered with very big sound to it. Jonny Buckland has some catchy riffs on this and his hooks direct the songs in subtle but strong ways. It would be interesting to hear him really take center stage but what he does is cool. Overall I'd have to say this is my favorite album of theirs yet and a consistent pleasure to listen to!
 The Slow Melody of Coldplay June 14, 2010
Michael Griswold (Rockford, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought Viva La Vida on the recommendation of a friend and Coldplay has had a fair share of success and I understand why because their music can be very soothing and relieving, but for me personally the Coldplay sound is just too light for my tastes. However, I did enjoy the track Strawberry Swing because it sounded a bit heavier than the other tracks on the album and has a really cool tune attached to it. For the Coldplay fan that enjoys their sound or someone who's not interested in a cornucopia of heavy metal guitars and hyped up drums than this album is definitely for you.
Takes time to grow on you May 29, 2010
A. Dewangan
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had lost touch with Coldplay's recent works but when they decided to visit the city I decided to give it a shot. Their live performance was really good, but this review is not about that. How that is relevant is because they gave a live version of their album to all attendees and I started listening to songs from this album. I did not really like them when I listened to them a about two times. But slowly the songs started growing on me and I listened to the whole album over and over again for a long time during my office commute. I bought the MP3 album from here and have really enjoyed each song on the album since. Recommended!
Viva La Vida
Very unique theme. April 11, 2010
legalos3 (Winnipeg Canada)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved the entire album no weak moments and they know how to paint a picture with lyrics and music.
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