Lovers in Japan

[Montreal]

Much better than the acoustic one ....

;)

[MasoKnight]

Initially, I agreed... After another listen, I feel like it's lost a little bit of its melody. Kind of like what happens on The Hardest Part when the rough guitar kicks in... Hmm. I think I'll... I'll listen to it again!

[johnnymax865]

I think there are too many instruments on the album version... it's great and if it's the next single, it's a good choice but effectively the acoustic version is easier to listen

[gus]

IM A HUGE FAN OF NINE INCH NAILS AND COLDPLAY. LIJ(STUDIO) ITS LIKE A COMBINATION OF BOTH. LIJ ITS THE BEST SONG EVER PERIOD. LIJ MAKE A GROWN MAN CRY LOL.:cry:

[snowshine]

I love the album version, the acoustic is good too but the album version I think is a bit better.

[crazyduckette]

I think I prefer the more raw sound of the acoustic version, definitely. :)

[the hitcher]

Initially, I agreed... After another listen, I feel like it's lost a little bit of its melody. Kind of like what happens on The Hardest Part when the rough guitar kicks in... Hmm. I think I'll... I'll listen to it again!

I agree, the melody doesn't come through as much on the album version. But I love the feel of the album version it's so upbeat! :D I'm not too fussed about Reign of Love, it doesn't really go anywhere. Maybe Reign of Love will be a grower for me

[CRYSTAL]

both are so nice songs ,

well for some romance!

[FedEx]

LIJ studio is amazing :D

[Tonsu]

Loving both, too early to say!

[winigwl]

if the acoustic was on the album it might be the best one. but the original isnt though it kicks ass

[Viva La Violet Hill]

i love the album version, i love how grand and beautiful the song sounds.

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

acoustic for me, but that might change in the coming weeks. that one just blew me away completely, while the album version "only" gave me that familiar blooming feeling when i heard it. i think the album version just gets me a little more, puts a better little movie in my mind for now.

[IneedYou23]

I really like the studio version.I think Chris' voice doesnt sound quite like the it does on the other studio tracks.It sounds a bit more raw i think.I love it when Johnnys guitar kicks in!!

[mountainloafers]

While I like them both there is something about the intimate nature of the accoustic version that wins out for me.

I MUCH prefer the accoustic version of Lost to the studio version as well.

[mountainloafers]

Initially, I agreed... After another listen, I feel like it's lost a little bit of its melody. Kind of like what happens on The Hardest Part when the rough guitar kicks in... Hmm. I think I'll... I'll listen to it again!
lol I love it!

[crazydrummer5]

It's too close to call for me. I think it really depends on your mood in comparing the acoustic and studio versions. The studio version is so atmospheric and is so joyous while the acoustic has more emotion to me. I could go for either at any time but i think if i wanted to connect with the lyrics more, i'd go for the acoustic.

[blackchickintheback]

Don't make me choose! :bigcry:

Ok, ok. If i HAD to choose I would say the album version, because it's all bubbly and awesome. But the acoustic version is more laid back and lovey dovey. :nice:

[froglenn]

The acoustic version of Lovers in Japan is in my opinion the best song on the album, it's even surpassed Viva La Vida for me. I absolutely love how it takes the rhythm of Sleeping Sun and the general feeling of Til Kingdom Come (which is my fav Coldplay song of all time in case you are wondering). Chris's voice on this version is tops as well, I like it much more than the album version where he seems to be running out of breath or straining for high notes which aren't necessarily needed, as the acoustic version shows.

Perhaps it's just me, but I find that removing the album version of Lovers in Japan / Reign of Love and having the acoustic version in its stead works really well in that it's not overly loud/too fast paced like the rest of the album and acts as the 'heart' of the album as I think the band intended Reign of Love to be. This is no slight on Reign of Love, but the acoustic version is Coldplay doing what Coldplay does best, making MUCH more with MUCH less.

[Open, Politik]

This song is brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gus]

the studio version its the best song ever period

[Tonsu]

The studio version could be a live highlight I'm thinking, especially towards the end of the set.

[Cold_Huntress]

I like both versions but I'm digging the acoustic more right now. More :heart: sounding. :)

[gus]

dammit two days and lovers in japan studio its still the best song of the album along with strawberry swing.:)

[winigwl]

this song is chris's best vocal performance on the album in my opinion

[shipoffools]

I love both versions, I can't choose between them.

[jason41483]

Studio - the piano and drums take it to a whole new level.

[IneedYou23]

This was the song i wanted to hear the most when we had just the titles.And i have to say that it is everything i thought it might be!!!It just gets better with each listen!!

[TechnicolorDreams]

Both are great, but I have to say I prefer the acoustic version. There's something about the guitar in it that reminds me of rain, the light drizzling on your windowpane that occurs once a storm lets up... the ambience of it just seems so in keeping with the lyrics, "one day the sun'll come out"... I don't know, maybe it's just me.

[BostonSportsTD]

ok initially... i said the studio version was better and i voted that way. but after receiving the high quality version of the acoustic LiJ from itunes... my opinion has changed. i'm absolutely in love with the acoustic. however, i appreciate both versions and i still like the album version. we are lucky they gave us both!

[CRYSTAL]

best song live!

[Mig-El]

yeah better than acoustic, makes me happy

[Scribble127]

I prefer the acoustic version. It feels more intimate and sounds less like U2.

[max_ua]

studio is better. but both versions are great. for different mood maybe :)

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[localola86]

best song live!

Agreed! It's the mix of the sound, the lyrics, the Japan images, and of course, the butterflies. I remember jumping incessantly to this song at the concert. It was EPIC! :D

[L.Chris.M]

Studio version is better ;)

[The Final Track]

Album version is best. ;)

[Tnspieler1012]

osaka sun mix is betterer

[BerrymanGirl1]

betterer:awesome:


I love the studio one:D
wow a lot of people voted!!

[lovers in japan]

the album version is best

[thetak1]

I love the studio version. It sounds so lush and reminds me of some crazy, joyful medieval party. Sounds a bit like Arcade Fire.