Rate 'Major Minus' now!

[busybeeburns]

Please vote out of 10!

(Don't forget you can only vote once... make sure you're sure of your answer before scoring!)

STUDIO:

YouTube - ‪Coldplay - Major Minus (Official)‬‏

LIVE:

YouTube - ‪Coldplay - " Major Minus " HQ Live @ Rock am Ring festival : Nürburgring, Germany‬‏

[Juanma]

Ill listen to it more times


But hugely dissapointed about what they did to Chris Martin´s voice,
Its probably Will singing on the back.

Live version > this version

On the other hand,

Studio version sounds more powerfull,and the "UHH" is better than live.

[Juanma]

sorry double post

Coldplaying crashed


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79ojmqJFfR0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1O9X0_WNTY

[FJK_12]

Ditto

[Odvan]

^True. The live version was giving a hope, but this distorted computer voice - what for, Chris? Jeez.

[howyousawtheworld]

Hmmm. I actually like the production on Chris's voice for once. It ain't just a lazy overdubbing like some other Coldplay tracks. It's different I'll give them that and I liked it...a lot! A song that will definitely need to blast through my stereos to wake up the neighbourhood.

8/10

[WS]

I dont know WTF has happened to me,but the song dont "fill" me,and i liked it from the first moment

But i give it a 9 because is the best song for now :\

[TyM218]

^True. The live version was giving a hope, but this distorted computer voice - what for, Chris? Jeez.

Surely this is the work of Brian Eno! :devil:

[Phoebeo]

I voted 9/10.

I really like the tekst and the music. I'm just disappointed about the singing. Why ruin a good voice?

[Tash]

I'm not voting now, it has to grow on me first.
I like the live version way better!

[blue_girl]

Ill listen to it more times


But hugely dissapointed about what they did to Chris Martin´s voice

Live version > this version

my thoughts, it kind hurts :\ :disappointed:

[jacek2015]

Now i know why ETIAW and MM (studio version - live was better) didn't made for LP5 :). 7/10. My hopes for MTM to be my 10of10 - rising :).

[42JTR]

I actually love his voice, it's like there are 2 persons singing Chris and Jonny or Chris and Will.

[taameen**sparks**]

I would have rated it a 10 but Chris' voice...:\

[Odvan]

Good song if not a distorted voice. But it could be actually a b-side, the beginning and end suggest not a good mixing.

[Osaka Sun]

Live: 11/10

Studio: ... :cry:

[Odvan]

Now i know why ETIAW and MM (studio version - live was better) didn't made for LP5 :). 7/10. My hopes for MTM to be my 10of10 - rising :).

Sadly I think MTM would have also "computer" voice, maybe because Chris thinks computer = technical = astronomy = solar system / space / stars. Would be lame if true.

[mountainloafers]

The filtered vocals suit the song perfectly for me. The drums, bass line and crashing guitar crunch just ROCK! 9/10 because the lingering guitar echo from the live version is sadly omitted.

[Juanma]

Its clearly Will singing with Chris!

[Coldplaying@Hogwarts]

Guess who has it on repeat on her iPod as we speak?
ME!
:dazzled:
10/10. My favorite Coldplay song ever, and I REALLY LOVE the distorty-ness. Makes the song even more epic, IMO. Also, I swear to Moffat, Will and Chris duet very clearly at points in this....

[86Timewarp]

The filtered vocals suit the song perfectly for me. The drums, bass line and crashing guitar crunch just ROCK! 9/10 because the lingering guitar echo from the live version is sadly omitted.

So true

[BobW]

Live: 9/10
Studio: 5.5/10

What a disappointment this, they ruined Chris amazing voice and Jonny's guitar skills a bit. I need to listen more and more to get used to it, if I ever will be. I think I will listen the Live version more, which I already did a lot the past weeks.

[BobW]

-sorry, double post-

[Lu'kaa]

I like the fact that it's, like they say, overproduced. It fits the era, and they're clearly doing something different, something new.

And this definitely proves to me that the new era is NOT mainstream music. Whether you like the song or not, you just definitely don't usually hear stuff like this on radio.

[Chloe_Martin]

live: 10/10

Studio: Don't get me started!

[sh45]

8/10. the filtered voice actually works for this song. i like it.

[tesseract]

6/10....you can hope it will be a b-side

The live version started hopefully but it bacame a song without any moments for etenerity.

I'm dissapointed.

Maybe MTM will be the ONE we are waiting for.

[TheSkittz]

I like it because it reminds me of a rush of blood to the head.....and you can disagree, but I like chris' distortion because its something I havent heard before. Its only for one song, and I like it.

[Mimixxx]

Disappointed :(

[The Final Track]

Live: 7 or 8/10
Studio: The jury is out. I'd give it a 7 at the very most, though.

[juanif94]

I gave it an 8/10 but i believe it can turn into a 9/10 really soon! I'm starting to like Chris's voice distortion :P

[Tryptophan]

After hearing the live version, I'd have rated it a 9 or even a 10. Now I've rated it 7.
9-10 for the live version and 3-4 for the studio version, the live version being more important of course.

[dry_pretzels]

7/10

Good song, but I wish the last minute or so wasn't so overproduced.

[Odvan]

^ It seems you don't listen radio. Right after premier on BBC they played Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks and I found this song superior to MM.

[the_escapist]

7/10

Liked more the live version.

[howyousawtheworld]

^ It seems you don't listen radio. Right after premier on BBC they played Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks and I found this song superior to MM.

Quite frankly people don't have to listen to one song after the other to be tagged as someone who doesn't listen to radio. Who gives a flying fuck whether people listen to the radio or not? If they're not they're probably listening to the greatest albums of all time while you listen to your shit that is Foster The People.

[ColdplayingfromKansas]

Eh . . . the live version is definitely a 10/10 no question. Could've been my all-time favorite song.

The studio version does too things wrong: it distorts Chris's voice and it takes away the echoes that were so awesome in the live versions. I give it a 7.5/10.

All in all, both versions considered, I give it an 8/10

EDIT: Although I have to admit that the vocals are slowly growing on me :uneasy:

[mrman78]

I really like the song, but yeah, the distorted voice is unnecessary... 8/10

[Squish92]

7/10. It feels like it has just sort of become the B-Side it is. Fantastic, regardless.

[Odvan]

Quite frankly people don't have to listen to one song after the other to be tagged as someone who doesn't listen to radio. Who gives a flying fuck whether people listen to the radio or not? If they're not they're probably listening to the greatest albums of all time while you listen to your shit that is Foster The People.
You missed the point. Like always.

[Hilly_2004]

Really not digging it to be honest... I'm liking 'Charlie Brown' and 'ETIAW' but this? Not so much.

[the_gloaming09]

here's my take from the WoM

I like the song more than ETIAW... then again I'd like almost anything more than that.

But I really hate that distorted vocals. Also I really don't like the melody of the verses and the lyrics... I find it to be a bit annoying to be honest. I do like the chorus bit somewhat. But to me this song has U2 written all over it. Also his vocals during the bridge is extremely annoying how high up he gets.

The song is mediocre. Not a huge fan of it, but it's not horrible.

I'd give the song a 4/10

[the_escapist]

two words to rate this song: GREAT B-SIDE!

[Major_Love]

10 points...the only possible choice FOR ME!

[howyousawtheworld]

You missed the point. Like always.

There is no point to answer to in your posts....like always.

[r25d01]

Well, like I said in the comparison of versions thread: I don't like the production. More Eno trademarks than Coldplay trademarks which is not a producer's job.
Live: 10/10
Studio: don't know yet. 6/10 and that would be one my worst Coldplay ratings. It might grow a little. It's just such a pity because it's such a fantastic song, actually.
I think musicians should stick more to what they'd like to do live. They could easily make it sound more like the studio version on their gigs but they don't seem to want to. And I'm glad about it.

[footyfan10]

I liked the song so much more live to be honest. The sound popped a lot more. The studio version is too muddled. You can barely hear Chris's voice, Johnnys guitar or anything.

They also don't give him the same part after the first verses. Maybe they'll do another version of the song (ala Lovers in Japan Osaka Sun Remix) where they add those little bits in.

Who knows.

Live I'd give the song an 7 or 8. But the studio version is like a 5 or 6 at the highest. It's kind of a boring song...which I haven't felt a Coldplay song was since the X & Y era.

[Bluejay]

Quite frankly, Major Minus is much better live :shrug:

[rushofbloodUK]

agree with the major-ity of posts so far! (see what I did there!) - Live version p*sses all over the studio one. Really not a fan of the studio one at all.

Studio F mInus!!

Live - A+

= overall score for the song of 8..


Don't let Eno tinker with the good stuff boys!! We really don't want to hear news in a few years that you're writing the music for Twilight - the musical!! Leave that dirge stuff to U2 please!

[MasoKnight]

The effects are the best part of this song. Seriously, with headphones on, I was blown away. The guitar solo feels like a legitimate climax now.

8/10

[macky]

I voted 5. Live version 10/10 and studio version 0/10

[DundahMifflin]

Studio: 8

Live: 9

I still prefer them both. It's a great song, regardless of how it is played.

[Chloe_Martin]

First time I heard I didn't like it that much to be honest, but I have heard it throughout the morning and every time I hear it I like it more

[purplemonkeyz232]

Call me crazy, but I really do like this song! It takes me right back to the AROBTTH era of Coldplay. If anything, at least it's better than ETIAW. I rate the studio version 7, but live I'd give it an 8 or a 9. ;)

[Blue Glisten]

I liked the song so much more live to be honest. The sound popped a lot more. The studio version is too muddled. You can barely hear Chris's voice, Johnnys guitar or anything.

They also don't give him the same part after the first verses. Maybe they'll do another version of the song (ala Lovers in Japan Osaka Sun Remix) where they add those little bits in.

Who knows.

Live I'd give the song an 7 or 8. But the studio version is like a 5 or 6 at the highest. It's kind of a boring song...which I haven't felt a Coldplay song was since the X & Y era.

I'm agree! :thinking:
But VLV album was good, better than ETIAW and MM...

[Blue Glisten]

Live 9/10

studio 4/10

[Corkus]

Right now it's about a 5/10 with both versions taken into account, but that could change. For example, I originally gave ETIAW a 4/10 but now I wish I gave it a 2.

[NumbersGirl]

I voted 5. Live version 10/10 and studio version 0/10:lol:

[Famous Old Painter]

I also preferred the live version but I wouldn't go to the extremes that some people have. I'd say live version 8/10 and studio version 6/10. So about a 7 overall. The vocals don't really bother me that much, but something about the overall production has really sucked the life and energy out of the song.

Still a million times better than ETIAW though.

[majgirl]

Well after SEVERAL listens I'm ready to rate. I gave it a 5/10. Its drastically better than Every tear drop, but its by no means perfect. I'm with most people on the voice distortion thing. Its unnecessary, Chris has an amazing voice and this effect simply adds nothing to the song, resulting in the live version being much more powerful.
I enjoy the eerie vibe of the song, but once again heavy handed production gets in the way. And yes Eno's stamp is all over this. Its one thing for a producer to encourage a band to try new things, its another to just flat out make it sound like the producer had a hand in writing the song, and his influence, for me anyway, is getting old.
Overall much better than the last song, but really that's not saying too much, so I'm going to have to wait to hear MTM.

[Juanma]

again seems to be an 8 in the poll,as ETIAW


I loved when listened to it live,
Studio version vocals dont convince me at all.

But the studio instrumental and UHHH part is brilliant.

Ill give it an 8 :D
Could have been a 9 or a 10 ...

[Odvan]

There is no point to answer to in your posts....like always.

So be a man at once, do not answer.

[Batmotor]

Voted 6,This song will get boring after hearing it a month.

[ColdplayInCamdenNJ]

I love it! Case closed..it has a haunting sound, unlike the 1st single "Every Teardrop..." (Petet Allen'esqe 'I Go to Rio" - That's an ok song...by the way.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/TfJ1wFb1kQI?hd=1
(Studio version, dubbed over Live concert in Germany )

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[lucyb]

Im sorry, I do not like this song at all. I think it is terrible. Each to their own. I love 90% of what they do though....

[Blue Nails]

Voted 9/10, the live version being 10/10 and the studio 8/10. I think the song makes up for ETIAW. I like it, it's dark, it's strong and the production fits the theme.
Still hoping for more 'pure' songs on LP5 though.

[Hilly_2004]

ETIAW seems to be getting a slating... however I think it's much better than this.

[lucyb]

ETIAW seems to be getting a slating... however I think it's much better than this.



I 100% ageee!!!

[Sleep]

Hollly God. I love this song SO MUCH MORE than yesterday all of a sudden. I liked it yesterday but now I fucking love it.

[Vitamin Z]

It's pretty good, and would be way higher if they removed that stupid effect on Chris's voice, but I give it a 6. Much, much prefer ETIAW and Moving to Mars over this, even though I loved it from the live versions :(

[Cleggy]

Live version was better for sure, I'm getting really annoyed with how Chris' voice keeps getting altered in the studio recordings. I don't mind having voice alterations if it makes sense in the context of the song. For example Everything In It's Right Place and Kid A from Radiohead's Kid A album both had voice altering but it made sense and related to what the songs were about.

It seems that the voice alterations on ETIAW and Major Minus were added just for the sake of it with no real reasoning behind it. I'm glad Moving to Mars had Chris' natural voice used, it's one of the reasons that makes it the best song on the EP for me.

[Major_Love]

@Cleggy
There is of course not the natural voice of Chris in Moving to Mars, there are also some effects!

And the voice in MM fits perfectly (!!!) into the topic, with regard to the "paranoia-section" --> with the stairs...

Love MM!

[lowmagichen]

I think the song's alright but I kinda found it repetitive. However, much better than ETIAW and I give it a solid 7/10. Hopin the album has better songs.

[Stefan-C8]

My favorite out of the three. I'll rate it a 7, because I'm generous.

[Major_Love]

10 Points and I'm so sure about it!

Really guys: Headphones on and listen to Guys Bassline! Incredible good!
Outstanding...maybe my favorite of the three new songs!

[StarFire]

Its growing on me!

9/10

[Tryptophan]

Studio version is growing on me. I'll turn my (overall) 7 into an 8. Live (Rock am Ring) is still a good 9, studio it's 6-7, still could have been a lot better. But Coldplay is always better live, so...

[neonhorn22]

I'm really digging this song! I scored it an 8/10. My first thought was a 7, but after many listens, I bumped it up to an 8.

[Cleggy]

@Cleggy
There is of course not the natural voice of Chris in Moving to Mars, there are also some effects!

And the voice in MM fits perfectly (!!!) into the topic, with regard to the "paranoia-section" --> with the stairs...

Love MM!


You may be right about Major Minus, I need to listen to it a few more times and see if I can work out some kind of hidden plot. And yeah MTM does have vocal effects but I like them since it's a lot more subtle than just completely going all 'computery' on Major Minus. A bit of reverb effect on the voice is fine by me.

[Major_Love]

Hm ok. ;)
I really like the voice of Chris in MM and in general I like this studio version very much after some listenings. Now I repeat it all time and can't stop! I'm in love with this song, altought it is very different to everything before.

[Jony]

I gave it a 8... :P

[matti]

gave it an 8, as well. somehow the effects remind me of their earlier releases, such as the safety EP, brothers and sisters and the blue room.

[TimBou]

Like the way they've come back to the theme of paranoia and they're watching you and reminds me a bit of "Spies" which I really like. Very nicely done, one of my favourites and I gave it a 10.

[TimBou]

Double post please remove

[tampacoldplayer]

dislike this one.

[The Final Track]

Gave it a 7, the production really killed it.

[Abracadabra]

I gave them a maximum of 6. And that includes live preformance,too.

[coldplayisawesome]

I gave them a maximum of 6. And that includes live preformance,too.


i like your username. :wideeyed:

[anacaren08]

Like the way they've come back to the theme of paranoia and they're watching you and reminds me a bit of "Spies" which I really like. Very nicely done, one of my favourites and I gave it a 10.

It reminded me of spies too :P

[Abracadabra]

i like your username. :wideeyed:

Haha, I thank you, but it is not a product of my own imagination, as you may know. And btw. I definitely agree with your nick :smug:

[ShotsIntheSky]

Gave it an 8, I hated it at first, biut its starting to grow on me. I thought there was something wrong with the speakers on my computer, but then I realized that Chris's voice was distorted. I like the live version better like many, the distorted voice thing bugs me :\ but great song overall :D

[PenandPencil]

I think Major Minus is terrific...

I have not heard a Coldplay song like it, and it truly is a gem. I mean, when I first heard it, when it started, my hairs stood on end. It is incredibly catchy and I assume many people who do not like Coldplay - because of their apparant 'soppy stuff' - will love this one.

That's just me though. :)

[TimeIsOnYourSide]

Totally rocking out to this song right now. It just gets better and better.

[Mennesker]

Totally rocking out to this song right now. It just gets better and better.

The same with me :D
I think I begin to like it more than "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" :D

[Diana90]

I like this new side of Coldplay, it's more energetic and at first, I didn't like it because I was not used to it. But actually, this song rocks. It's perfectly that what I need those days. :)

[aschall]

Daylight, Low, Cemetries of London, and now Major Minus
are my least favorite coldplay songs. Frankly, i find chris's
vocals when he sings "got one eye watching you, and one
eye on whatcha do" to be kinda obnoxious
5/10

[Major_Love]

I strongly disagree.

[macky]

I'm one of those who hated the studio version but this morning around 6am, the song played on my ipod during my jog and it was fucking amazing.

[rafaelchampion]

I would give 20/10 but...

Try driving while you listen to this song. It's amazing XD

[The Duke]

I'll agree the live version is better than the studio one but I don't really even care for the live performance of it. If it makes the album, unless i'm listening to the entire thing through i'll probably just skip this more often than not.

4

[Batmotor]

Eno=The Devil.

[joecortazzo]

I hate this song with all my heart, it's worse then yellow. Yes thats right, i said it. I've never liked yellow, even though it's the song that made them famous. I voted this a 0 out of 10, I don't even have it on my mp3 player! Just like in my signature, its a major disappointment!!

[Karencorpse]

10
I like the theme of the song about being watched. It is true that we are always being watched and there is no privacy left. Anywhere you go someone can put you on a cell phone video or take a photo and put you on the computer. David Icke would love the theme of the crockadiles.

:drummer::escaping2:

[Samuel_94]

10
The studio version has grown on me over the past 24 hours greatly

[Samuel_94]

10
The studio version has grown on me over the past 24 hours greatly

[Ronnie O Sullivan]

I just voted a 7...

I like the song but since i heard the studio version i have the strange feeling that they could have made more out of Major Minus...i can not explain what exactly but to me its like: a little bit less from something and therefor and bit more of something...

[Haruka]

10/10, awesome angry/rage song, like Violet Hill to VLV album.
LOVE IT :wink2:

[TimBou]

10/10, awesome angry/rage song, like Violet Hill to VLV album.
LOVE IT :wink2:

Definitely... has a bit of grit to it, like Politik or GPASUYF

[willow_29]

I love the live and i love the studio 10/10 for me. Love angry coldplay

[MarsGirl]

This is my second favorite song on the album, I think. I love it live, but the studio version has a lot more intricate sound.

[l0wxo2]

7... I don't like the studio version but the live version is incredible.

[Abracadabra]

I'm completely indifferent to this song. :blank: It's unable to elicit any kind of emotion. Not even disdain.

[Nikola]

One of the best songs on MX! I gave it a 10, but I didn't like it that much from the start, it grew on me.
I wouldn't change a thing, maybe I'd just add one more verse, as with every other song on MX.
I have to say, for me, it's the most U2-esque thing they've ever done.

[redmagic73]

i absolutely LOVE this song! Major Minus is my favorite from the MX album but i have to say i love it best when it was performed live at Glastonbury! Guy really gets his groove on during the euphoric/hypnotic part just before Jonny's guitar solo. i can't watch Guy play that part enough lol! this song reminds me of jimi hendrix. after i heard Major Minus and realized who it reminded me of, i downloaded JH's "All Along the Watchtower". i hope their live performance is as good when they visit Seattle!! :wink3:

[Coldarija]

Now this song is my favourite from MX! It's amazing! Love Major minus, love Coldplay!

[sepehr7]

why some peaple complain about chris's voice ?? i think he sing very nice in this song !!!

[guda4siempre]

9/10

Probably one of the best coldplay has done. I don't mind the auto-tune. I even think it makes the song more alluring. It's not like t-pain auto-tune or something. Lyrically, it's a mysterious song. "They gone eye watching you/ One eye on what you do/So be careful who it is you're talking to"; this is one of my favorite lines.

[RazorEye]

Voted 10, because i'm hipster. :nod:

[matbaileyuk]

Voted 10/10. My fav song!