Coldplay - Viva la Vida [Digipak]

Artist:

Coldplay

UPC:

5099968776923

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Description:

Personnel: Davide Rossi (strings); Crispin Robinson, Matt McGinn.
Audio Mixers: John O`Mahoney; Markus Dravs; Michael Brauer; Andy Wallace; Rik Simpson.
Recording information: A Bakery; A Church; A Magic Shop; A Nunnery.
Photographers: Dan Green; Guy Berryman.
On 2008`s VIVA LA VIDA OR DEATH AND ALL HIS FRIENDS, Coldplay follows up X&Y`s accessible anthems by tweaking its signature Britpop sound with the aid of renowned producer Brian Eno, celebrated not only for his own innovative ambient albums, but also for his behind-the-boards work with U2. Eno`s contributions don`t result in a ZOOROPA-like foray into dance-pop, however--VIVA LA VIDA sticks with Coldplay`s knack for mid-tempo majesty, but expands these tracks with studio bells and whistles that pull the group out of its stadium-ready comfort zone.
Though the pulsing instrumental opener, "Life in Technicolor," might make listeners think that they`re accidentally playing the latest M83 album, VIVA asserts itself as a Coldplay outing with "Cemeteries of London," a dreamy tune that finds Martin singing in a comfortable middle register. Still, the group`s quest for a different sound is exemplified by the three distinctly different parts of "42," which range from piano ballad to post-rock workout, while "Violet Hill" boasts uncharacteristically amped-up guitars and crashing percussion. VIVA LA VIDA isn`t Coldplay`s most consistent offering, but it`s still more unpredictable than past outings, and surprisingly intriguing.

Track Listing:

DISC 1:

1. Life in Technicolor
2. Cemeteries of London
3. Lost!
4. 42
5. Lovers in Japan/Reign of Love
6. Yes
7. Viva La Vida
8. Violet Hill
9. Strawberry Swing
10. Death and All His Friends

DISC 2:

1. Violet Hill
2. Viva La Vida
3. Lost!
4. Lovers in Japan
5. Life in Technicolor II
6. Strawberry Swing

Album Information

Release Date:

08/25/2009

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Alternative

Label:

Parlophone (UK)

Producer:

Jon Hopkins; Markus Dravs; Rik Simpson; Brian Eno

Catalog Number:

687769

Original Release Year:

2008

# of Discs:

2

Studio/Live:

Studio

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