What do you think of the new song 'Paradise'?

[rainplay]

I'm gonna give it a solid 5. It's not the worst pop song ever, but it's not the best either.

[busybeeburns]

1-10 sliding scale poll added and stickied, hope you don't mind :)

[cmorri54]

lovers are gonna love. You can't please everybody, and obviously they didn't with this song.

So yeah, you can never really please everyone with music. We all have 'different' reasons for liking this band. I have never really been a Coldplay fan because of their lyrics. It's always been a music attraction, their music is really beautiful, and that seems to be extremely rare with music nowadays.

I really wasn't much of a fan of ETIAW. Both the lyrics and music weren't that good. I even change the station or turn the music down when that song comes on because I get the "what happened to your band dude" look or conversation. I tell them that they have other good songs and this is just one bad song out how many.

Part of me feels like I might get the same type of response to this song? Probably because the lyrics are unoriginal (being nice). The song title should be para-para-para-paradise instead. However, the music is GREAT. I really can close my eyes and enjoy the beauty of the music unlike ETIAW.

Back to my music before lyric point, it seems like they are writing the songs waaaay before any of the lyrics are composed. This album is a love story? Well, they wrote a lot of music that they liked and fit a bunch of cheesy lyrics into it. I think I can get over that, assuming the songs follow the sound of this instead of ETIAW.

Hate away on the lyrics if you want, I think a lot of us understand that. But the music? Sing a long because you love the melody, not the meaning. I think it really might help a lot of you.

[rafaelchampion]

I love it and I don't care about the others. F*** you.:smug:

[rainplay]

^^Nope! Of course not :)

[rainplay]

dp

[The Mad Hatter]

I gave it a generous 2, because they wrote it and recorded it, and that must have been work.

[jimmyarts]

10/10

[Blue Room Safety]

I'm satisfied with it. Pretty good song. Oh, and I gave it 9.

[stuartjo]

I'm on 7

[ISawSparks06]

Not a huge fan I must be honest :-/ But thats okay, New Coldplay is better than anything else out there right now, Im just excited for the album.. i'm sure once we give the whole album a listen this song will fit in nicely:) BUZZING ABOUT CHARLIE BROWN!

[Ebs757]

10/10..those chords..

[hadoken_zero]

LOVE IT.

[Coldplayplusjuanes]

I actually really really love it. The more I listen to it, the more it grows on me. Its very catchy.

[coldplay♪♫♪]

8
I LOVE IT :P
(But Charlie Brown is much better!)

[eff-exx]

I love it and I don't care about the others. F*** you.:smug:

Haha, this post reminds me of another user's posts.

[RunForTheHills]

lovers are gonna love. You can't please everybody, and obviously they didn't with this song.
The irony is that in their desperate attempt to please as many people as possible, they've done pretty much the opposite. Their best work came when they were being themselves, and now they're trying way too hard to be something that they're not.

Easier to accept than the possibility they could be selling out, but to be honest, that's not looking so inconceivable right now.

[JM-SP2]

gave it a 4, could have been a 5 but i can't get over the "every tear is a waterfall" lyrics

[admnistramation]

I gave it a generous 2, because they wrote it and recorded it, and that must have been work.

I didn't even read the thread but those sentiments exactly.

[Brent]

7.

[Brent]

I gave it a generous 2, because they wrote it and recorded it, and that must have been work.

I LOL'd!

[QuestionsOfScience]

7. It's really good, could be better. It's unoriginal, reminds me of everything in the charts right now, and although that's not necessarily a bad thing, they have the capacity to do much better, and the "para para paradise..." gets on my nerves.

[Netoplay]

Really liked but not love it! I voted 9 :)

[ApproximatelyInfinite]

I gave it a 2. I'm just...really let down. I've never rated anything that low, not even a title or album art. I don't even know how I'd rate it if it was done by another band (it certainly doesn't sound like something from one I'd really choose to listen to) and I heard it randomly on the radio or something--I just can't get over that this is a SINGLE, technically a first one at that, from one of my absolute favorite bands.

[crestingwaves]

Gave it an 8. It's good. Get off the computer, go for a run, then come listen to it again - you'll feel better about the world.

[l0wxo2]

Gave it an 8... I like it a lot but a few parts in the song I could do without. Very catchy though....

[[Coldplay]Andi]

Just perfect. It's brilliant.

[lifeincoldplaycolor]

the only good part is the beginning the rest is like lady GAGA....fucking crap

[shred]

I love it! WAAAAAAYYYY better than ETIAW.

I've listened to it 3 times already! The only thing I dislike is the whole "para-para-paradise" bit. Too corny.

I love the beginning and the instrumental bridge in the middle (not the Johnny's solo).

[Nattatouille]

I'mma punch Chris for including a line about 'Every Teardrop is a Waterfall'. And repeating the 'para' as he did with 'wa-wa-waterfall'. Does he have a hidden stammer or something? It's actually gimicky and annoying.

If it wasn't for these two bugbears it would be a lot higher. For now I'm going to give it a 7 because I actually like it and it's not an offence to my ears unlike ETIAW.

ETA: I'm probably rating it higher than I would normally as it is so much of an improvement over ETIAW that I feel happier than I would if this was the first track I'd heard off Mylo Xyloto

[ihaveabono]

:) this is actually better than any of the latest radiohead songs fron their latest album... except Codex

[cooldude101]

6. Not the best but much better than Moving to Mars. Needs more of Jonny...

[wilfu]

I didn't like ETIAW at once, but it has grown on me throughout the summer, and I love it.

Paradise is just huge. The band has changed quite a bit musically since the Parachutes days, and so has my taste. This was what I wanted. This is paradise :)

[Phoebeo]

I don't know what to say about it.. I kind of like it. :wacky:

[Lu'kaa]

Absolutely loved the studio version. I didn't vote 10 cause I never do but I voted 9. THOSE STRINGS! And the way bass & drums appear through the song, the vocals, the electric vibe... Amazing to me. So sorry there are people who don't like it, I hope it will grow.

But I really hate the comments that said there was 'no work' or something like that. You might not like the song, but this is almost disrespectful.

[austengirl]

I love the song! I was smiling as it was playing!

Next time let Ryan Seacrest debut it. At least he won't be an asshole about how it sounds.

[The Final Track]

lolno

[42rock89]

Actually better than most of their material....oooohhhh!!

[Osaka Sun]

You better be sarcastic.

And I'm not even a Radiohead fan.

[hayachris]

Love it too!!!

[Connor!42!]

Originally posted by "Osaka Sun" in another thread though i thought this kind of summed up how I felt about this song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umDr0mPuyQc&feature=player_embedded

[ihaveabono]

i actually like it, i don't love it though, my point is, its actually much pleasing to listent to than songs from the King of Limbs, that album is boring (in my opinion)

[Skuze23]

I'm disappointed, i'm all on board with this "new direction that they're heading" but this was just.................*goes back to work*

[AKM]

It's a bit boring, isn't it? Hope that we have more to expect.. Like the start, the verse, but chorus is just too boring and predictable.. 6

[Steph589]

Okay, I've listened to it four times so far. I find the melody quite intense, I really like the piano, it always sticks out as a particularity of Coldplay to me. No need to say that the Para-para thing is annoying. The lyrics is maybe a bit poor (?) - ETIAW quote included. Anyway, I gave it 7 for now - there's always a bit of excitement in the first vote, so... we'll see.

[Phoebeo]

Lotus Flower is great! So much better then Paradise.

[Famous Old Painter]

What is this I can't even begin to....

[hux90]

Listened to it twice. Second time, I mentally replaced all the Para Para bits with one long Paradise. It was much better :)
Honestly, a little too much on the pop side. The song also doesn't flow as much as usual in a Coldplay song, it seem to be in bits and pieces.
All in all though, decent song.
Kinda worried that they think this is single material when they have CB and HLH, but oh well.
Also, I like how Will has more and more backing vocals. Hopefully he gets a solo part somewhere on the album :)

[Osaka Sun]

Originally posted by "Osaka Sun" in another thread though i thought this kind of summed up how I felt about this song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umDr0mPuyQc&feature=player_embedded

:nod:

[Brent]

Well, I'd say Paradise is better than Give Up The Ghost. That song was the worst (though the title is awesome).

But better than Lotus Flower? No.

[JustCos]

Lol?

I'm sorry, but that's just a ridiculous thing to say. Coldplay was one of the bands that got me into music, and I'm sad to see them turn in this direction with their music. It's a real shame.

[Zj23]

Lotus Flower was WAYYY better than this. Lotus Flower's LYRICS were amazing. The lyrics from what we've heard of this MX era are arguably mediocre. It was one of the only songs from that album that I enjoy, however, seeing I found King of Limbs in general to be incredibly boring for my tastes; and I'm a big Radiohead fan as well.

[Blue Room Safety]

Kind of off-topic but does anyone know the piano chords for this song?

[ihaveabono]

Lotus Flower was WAYYY better than this. Lotus Flower's LYRICS were amazing. The lyrics from what we've heard of this MX era are arguably mediocre. It was one of the only songs from that album that I enjoy, however, seeing I found King of Limbs in general to be incredibly boring for my tastes; and I'm a big Radiohead fan as well.

i agree with u to a certain extent, but, everyone knows that making good lyrics is not really the area of expertise of chris martin (in my opinion) :)

[al200]

not particularly unique, but the sound fits the title of paradise well. 9

[mrkjhnwht]

Why compare? They're totally different bands.

I love Paradise.

[The Final Track]

3

[Osaka Sun]

You know what, I really don't care anymore.

This song should an embarrassment to every longtime Coldplay fan on the planet. This is coming from someone who loved Viva la Vida, enough to consider it even better than AROBTTH.

Honestly, it's made Every Tear bearable.

[Blockflote]

7.5 =)

[serenade-of-sound]

I like the song -- it's catchy -- but I can understand fans' frustrations and anger toward it as well. It's how I felt (and still feel) about "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" (and HOW 'every teardrop a waterfall' wind up in this song as well?!). And even though I like this, it still feels like they could do better. Some of it is definitely an expectations thing -- you expect them to do better or do things in a certain way, so you're disappointed. But there's the opposite too, as in, "I wouldn't even give this song the time of day if it weren't by Coldplay." And I'm feeling a lot of the latter with what I've heard off this album so far.

[Matej]

You know what, I really don't care anymore.

This song should an embarrassment to every longtime Coldplay fan on the planet. This is coming from someone who loved Viva la Vida, enough to consider it even better than AROBTTH.

Honestly, it's made Every Tear bearable.

You know what? I don't think so. I don't care if you like the song, I love it. Maybe it doesn't sound like Oldplay, but more like Coldplay. Get over it. I love the strings part and everything in it.
There are people on this forum that annoy me so much by saying: "this is a disgrace", "this should have been better", "this is not what I expected"...

Just because you didn't like the song, doesn't mean you have to talk sh*t about it. You sound like babies when you do it. I respect your opinion, but I don't really wanna hear another AROBTTH or something. Something new from them like this is what I wanted.

Embrace the Coldplay or stick to Oldplay. Or both, like me

[ihaveabono]

Why compare? They're totally different bands.

I love Paradise.

all i'm saying is, even bands as great and legendary as radiohead can disappoint some of their fans, (of course this doesn't include me) :)

[Lu'kaa]

Already said I loved it and : those the first Coldplay lyrics to have a "she" instead of an "I". ABOUT DAMN TIME.

[HandyAndy136]

I really hope you're trolling. Paradise is pretty good, but 6 out of the 8 songs on TKOL are far better than this. The only two that aren't are Give Up the Ghost and Separator, and even they come pretty damned close.

[mycoldplaynet]

I can't believe, that they are doing some boring, regular pop stuff now. It is totally overproduced and the good melody is blown away with those Brian Eno drumloops-string-chorus-synt-shit. I think they should get rid off him. I am very disappointed, even after the 10th time listening. A good Song presented in a very bad style. Boys, remember your own style of intelligent and special music!

[Micke95]

It's awsome. Love the Johnny part!

[Lu'kaa]

Did you guys notice we can hear around 3:37 the xylophone line played by Guy & Chris that was uploaded on Ping & YouTube?

[Micke95]

You know what? I don't think so. I don't care if you like the song, I love it. Maybe it doesn't sound like Oldplay, but more like Coldplay. Get over it. I love the strings part and everything in it.
There are people on this forum that annoy me so much by saying: "this is a disgrace", "this should have been better", "this is not what I expected"...

Just because you didn't like the song, doesn't mean you have to talk sh*t about it. You sound like babies when you do it. I respect your opinion, but I don't really wanna hear another AROBTTH or something. Something new from them like this is what I wanted.

Embrace the Coldplay or stick to Oldplay. Or both, like me

WORD. You have to be open to changing...I love every track from safety (ode to a deoderant is ok) to Paradise, changing is good. It would be boring if coldplay did five AROBTTH albums. Of course they want to do new things.. I love it. Mylo Xyloto is going to be stunning.

[Lu'kaa]

You know what? I don't think so. I don't care if you like the song, I love it. Maybe it doesn't sound like Oldplay, but more like Coldplay. Get over it.

THIS

[Strawberry Swinger]

no it is not.

[Don't Shiver]

This'll be the MX version of In My Place when they play it live.

It's good. Not their best ever, but it's good.

[niki_m14]

I loved it! Love it more after each play!

[LadyBellaStrawberry]

I don't get the big deal of it not sounding like their old stuff, I think VLV and SS sound less like Yellow than Paradise. But anyways I gave it a nine, I'm not to big on the "para para paradise" part, but it's good, the song is definently amazing. It was worth getting up in the middle of night to listen to and download :awesome:

[Don't Shiver]

I think for their next album they should do two things.

1) Only allow acoustic guitar, piano, drums, electric guitar and bass guitar.
2) Fire Brian Eno. I'm not a huge fan of the direction. I really didn't like VLV at all, I am liking this album a lot more, but still - it is all a bit too pop-y.

[Strawberry Swinger]

I gave it a generous 2, because they wrote it and recorded it, and that must have been work.

same here...

btw, 10/10 , seriously? some ppl are just unreal or 12 year olds in here.

[amir.mohit]

tears are coming, love the song,

[DukeNewcomb]

I think ETIAW>This.

[LocoMH]

I don't get all the "hatred" (maybe that's a bit too harsh). What's wrong about the sound? That it fits perfectly into today's world? That more people than before will like Coldplay? Sorry people, saying that giving 10/10 makes us "12 year olds" is such an easy thing to say...I'm sure Coldplay will have great success with that song, and if you do not like it, bah - are they gonna care? Looking at the votes for the poll, almost half of us are 12 year olds, I'm pretty sure that I don't care about it - I still love the song! :)

[Mimixxx]

I wish I loved it like so many of you do, but I don't. I hate it. I can't give a more coherent reaction than that right now.

If I didn't already know I love CB, HLH, PoC (well the un-Rihanna version, but I'll give it a chance), MM and UATW I'm not sure if I'd be buying the album...

[LocoMH]

I wish I loved it like so many of you do, but I don't. I hate it. I can't give a more coherent reaction than that right now.

If I didn't already know I love CB, HLH, PoC (well the un-Rihanna version, but I'll give it a chance), MM and UATW I'm not sure if I'd be buying the album...

But that's exactly what differs you from others here - you say it's your opinion, you don't tell us that our opinion is wrong, which is perfectly fine and acceptable!

[busybeeburns]

I'm non-plussed at the moment, I gave it a 6. However most songs grow on me (as ETIAW did) so I'll reserve judgement again later today. The comments don't seem to match the poll results though!

[chommy_16]

i don't love it but i don't hate it:\ so i'm on 6

as i used to hate ETIAW but now i love it
i wish it could be the same with this song

[Skin&Bones]

Kind of off-topic but does anyone know the piano chords for this song?

E, B♭, F, C

(EDIT: JK, totally meant Gminor, B♭, F, C. I'm retarded)

... for the WHOOOOOOOOOOOLE song.

I wish I could like the song, but it's going to have to grow on me. To me it lacks creativity, it lacks depth, it lacks emotional connection. It sounds like pop-fluff.

The fact they'd choose this as a single above Hurts Like Heaven, Charlie Brown, Major Minus, or Us Against The World is beyond me. I woke up for this...

I'm not bashing the album though. This song is definitely not single material to me, but it could fit nicely in with the flow of things in the future. We'll see... we'll see.

[scusi]

I gave it 8, I've only listened 5 times so far so it might grow on me a bit more too. I don't hate it by any means but I wouldn't agree with the "epic" description that has been bandied about.

I love the strings, very Richard Ashcroft/ The Verve who I am a huge fan of and the oooh oohs are Christmas lights, I think we just have to accept that they are going more MOR. to try and appeal to the masses and maybe as they get older haha

[tgc12]

I just love it :smug:.

[nancyk58]

I rated it a 9. When listening to it for the first time I really liked it and was close to goosebumps and feeling like in Heaven. I have had the chorus in my head since hearing it for the first time and think that I can get tired of if by the end of the day, so a 9.

I really liked the melody and the strings.

[postcards]

I've listened 5 or 6 times. Each time I favored it more. The first one minute of the song is beautiful. Very feel good(imagine what the video will be) The middle part is pop, yeah. The last minute or so, when Johnny's guitar kicks in does it for me. I have to admit, it's quite a surprise at the first listens. Until you really give it a better listen. Underneath it all, I still hear Coldplay.

[Yu-tong]

I gave ten. I love the whole song. (I am not good at rating.)
months ago, I thought Coldplay's songs were all strange. after I watched the live concert(through the internet), I was touched by them. everything is gonna be different. and I have a new view to feel.

[Abracadabra]

Okay, I calmed down after the initial disappointment and concluded the intro has some potential so I can say I like it. But the rest of the song isn't worth a mention IMO. I gave it a 4 :blank:

[DukeNewcomb]

The "para-para-paradise" parts make me wince because they sound so off-key! Ugh I've listened to it twice and I don't think I will again..

[AKM]

E, B♭, F, C

... for the WHOOOOOOOOOOOLE song.

I wish I could like the song, but it's going to have to grow on me. To me it lacks creativity, it lacks depth, it lacks emotional connection. It sounds like pop-fluff.

The fact they'd choose this as a single above Hurts Like Heaven, Charlie Brown, Major Minus, or Us Against The World is beyond me. I woke up for this...

I'm not bashing the album though. This song is definitely not single material to me, but it could fit nicely in with the flow of things in the future. We'll see... we'll see.

Hmm.. I would rather say Dm7, Bb, F, C.. So replace the E-chord with Dm7 and it sounds better.. at least to me :)

[Coldplaying@Hogwarts]

COLDPLAY FANGIRL RANTY TIME!

First impression: It's like if Every Teardrop, Viva, and Fix You had a baby. Weird, yes, but definitely listenable, hooky, and tugging-at-your heartstrings anthemic.

I'm liking it, but not loving it. I sorta wish Charlie Brown was the single instead, but I can see why the boys picked this one. It's catchy as fuck, really pretty, and will do well on the pop charts and earn them more Grammy awards. It's good, yes. But is it great? Time will only tell. Haters gonna hate, likers gonna like, lovers gonna love. Coldplay is not a perfect band (how dare I type that!) and Mylo Xyloto, like all their other albums, will not be perfect either. But you gotta love the boys for trying!



Thus concludes my ramble.



BACK TO PARA-PARA-PARADISE...... WHOA-OH-OH-OH-OH~

((So yeah I actually love it, but these are my actual thoughts I had during the first three listens.))

THIS JUST IN:
I have discovered that RIHANNA is guesting vocals on Princess of China.
Seriously, WTF Coldplay? Rihanna? Why not GAGA? :facepalm:

[Zj23]

i agree with u to a certain extent, but, everyone knows that making good lyrics is not really the area of expertise of chris martin (in my opinion) :)

Haha I'll agree to a certain extent as well, because he has written work that has once brought me to tears, even if they were incredibly simple. And he has written stuff that is very good. AROBTH (the song) has amazing lyrics. the Viva album in general I found to have amazing lyrics. Just hit my heart, and I'm sold. Give me real, don't give me fake; even if its so simple. Clearly Chris has contradicted himself with this effort. He needs to realize that his loyal fanbase is not full of teenybopper 12 year olds, rather adults and young adults who have grown up with them. :(

[Brent]

I'm quitting this forum until the dust settles. It's getting really annoying.

[chrisnz]

i agree. I really like it now !

[AnnaElisabeth]

How on earth is it ANYTHING like Fix You?

EDIT: And I do love them when they're trying. But they're not even trying right now.

[Osaka Sun]

How on earth is it ANYTHING like Fix You?


...the piano?

Seriously, I can't think of anything.

[Wyrd]

and what's up with so many people starting threads about what's already on the board. Why not post this in one of the existing threads about what people think of Paradise?

Merge?

[AnnaElisabeth]

We can't merge anything today due to the large capacity of people on the board! We'll merge once it settles down a bit :nice:

[tamunia]

I'm quitting this forum until the dust settles. It's getting really annoying.

So True.
stay positive people :D

well, i will post my first and final opinion on the song
what´s the weird about is that more you listen , more you want to listen to it and suddenly you fell in love with it .. so warning: haters dont listen to it, or you will find yourself hooked on the song .. (such a shame)

not the best or let´s say not my favourite of Coldplay, but I do enjoy it and i am pretty sure i will enjoy it live much more ..

[pansonic]

Finally I realized what it strongly reminded me of.
This.
Tori Amos - A Sorta Fairytale official video - YouTube

[Adam84]

As a massive fan of ETIAW (can't understand why so many don't like it, it's such a majestic, uplifting song), I have to admit to being a little disappointed with Paradise. I, like so many others on here, really struggle to even type words like that, but as well as being devoted fans I think we do have to be honest.

I really like the music and I think the strings and melody of the verse are really cool, but for me I expected more lyrically. We were told this was a 'narrative' song, so I really thought there would be more of a story here, which in turn would form a part of the bigger story of Mylo Xyloto. But it actually feels very thin in terms of what it actually tells us, by itself or as part of a larger work, and does unfortunately pass you by like radio-fillers Bruno Mars and Owl City.

I don't think for one minute that we should worry about MX, as Chris Martin has more talent in his little finger than most musicians have in their entire bodies, and I don't think we should ever criticise such great artists for creating and producing the art they want to. MX songs like HLH, CB, UATW, ETIAW and MM are all great, and UIF sounds awesome, so we're safe. I guess we just expect a little bit more from a song that must have been in gestation with our favourite band for ages - but maybe Paradise will be a grower. It left me quite cold on first listen, but in the last hour I have warmed to it more. Let's hope it gets hotter and hotter.

[Wyrd]

We can't merge anything today due to the large capacity of people on the board! We'll merge once it settles down a bit :nice:Nice to hear :)

Ah, maybe then I should just take a break as well and come back when the board quiets down a bit. :P

[Tom8]

8 out of 10. Really nice strings and synths. It just missing that special something which would put it up with Charlie Brown for quality this era.

[WS]

I hate it,sorry :\
I tried to keep listening it a few more times,but I cant,is the style of song I hate and I never expected of Coldplay.
I'm doubting if im gonna buy the album now,shit

[viva la justin]

Love. Right from the first listen.

[Jencoldplayer]

I don't think for one minute that we should worry about MX, as Chris Martin has more talent in his little finger than most musicians have in their entire bodies, and I don't think we should ever criticise such great artists for creating and producing the art they want to. MX songs like HLH, CB, UATW, ETIAW and MM are all great, and UIF sounds awesome, so we're safe.

THIS

GOSH people. some of you are acting as crying babies... Ok I guess it's ok if you don't like it. Wish you did, because I LOVE IT and I litterally feel like in Paradise .... yeah. pop-ish, catchy, and all that, but it's amazing.... clap clap Coldplay, they are SO consistent about everything in their career, so yeah... they did it again. Proud of them.

[JamesR2]

My thoughts before the first listen were "It had better not have anything like the 'wa-wa-wa-wa-waterfall' like ETIAW", and unfortunately, it did. I liked the start of the song, and the finish (Moyles ruined my first listen to the end, cheers), however the middle has poor lyrics again and a very repetitive tone. But having read alot of the comments, I think I agree with both sides of the argument. It's different from the Coldplay of old, maybe too different, but you don't get anywhere by standing still; they're moving forward. This song is for the pop crowd, the single which puts MX on the map for the new generation, who've maybe doubted Coldplay before, or not given them a chance. For Coldplay, the whole game is about the album, not the singles.

But at the same time, I think I would've preferred another song, e.g. Hurts Like Heaven or Charlie Brown, or another new one. For now though, I shall trust Coldplay's judgement. 6 from me.

[michal91d]

For me 7/10

do you remember this video?
Coldplay in the Beehive 2010-08-29 Guy & Chris playing xylophone - YouTube

This is "Paradise"! Listen carefully to "Paradise". It begins around 3:37 or 3:50

[Strawberry Swinger]

Well, I'd say Paradise is better than Give Up The Ghost. That song was the worst (though the title is awesome).

But better than Lotus Flower? No.

yeah I hated Give up the ghost... Lotus flower is great IMO. Just like Little by little,Separator and Codex. And Staircase!!!

[Ennosuke]

It gets better the more you listen to it. (Same with ETIAW)
I don´t like some parts of the refrain, because it sounds a little bit like One Republic. But the rest of the song is really good.

[Clark]

Lotus Flower is in a different league to this.

Surprised people don't like GUTG on tKoL though...

[Clark]

Lotus Flower is in a different league to this.

Surprised people don't like GUTG on tKoL though...

[The Final Track]

Seperator is the only one I don't really like, and that's still loads better than this.

[Venomvsspidey11]

Paradise excites me, lotus flower is just a little dull for my taste., but i still love both bands

[TimBou]

7 - grows on you, listen a few times before you make up your mind. Sounds very boring and middle of the road on first listen but there is a bit more to the song.
The para-para reminds me of Chris' friend Rihanna's annoying umbrella-ella-ella.
Obviously will work well as a stadium rocker with the clapping and who-o-oahs already built in.

[Skin&Bones]

Hmm.. I would rather say Dm7, Bb, F, C.. So replace the E-chord with Dm7 and it sounds better.. at least to me :)

Oh crap. I definitely didn't mean to say E. I definitely meant to say Gminor... Lol. But you're completely right, Dm7 works too.

[Blue Nails]

Here's my view:

First thing I did today was peeing, and then checking the board. Mistake. I was depressed before I'd even heard Paradise.
Was I the only one expecting this? It seemed clear they weren't gonna do a 'pure Coldplay' for their second single, because obviously they need a bigger audience, people. Come on, they've run out of money. :P

Anyway. Yesterday I liked the lyrics, but now they turned out to be repetitive and even feature every tear- SHUT UP! Ooh ooh's have become their trick, which is getting embarrassing. Para-para is also.... not my thing.

But I really love the rest, actually. It has a huge build. I got goosebumps at the second listen, which is a great sign. To me it's far better than ETIAW, maybe just because I was prepared this time.
Love the tempo, strings, bass, piano(!) and the great guitar. The off-sounding tone at the end and the odd chord somewhere halfway are very, very charming. Chris's voice - awesome. He sounds a little hoarse and more mature, it's gorgeous. That voice is still my favourite in the world and I keep falling for it. I can't help it.

I think if I don't let the negative comments get to me, I will very much enjoy this song. Call it my guilty pleasure. :escaping:
Er, I gave it an 8. (But then Politik would be 100.)

The only thing that seriously made me angry is Rihanna.
Rihanna?!
RIHANNA???!!!!!
I'm not defending you on that one, Chris.

I agree with the new fans theory. I feel a little betrayed they've chosen to appeal to a different, bigger audience. But if that's the band's choice, it's not like I'll be able to change it. Might as well enjoy it as much as I can.

My hopes are still high for Mylo Xyloto. It will be varied. It has Hurts Like Heaven :dazzled: and.... Rihanna :|.
I'm off to Paradise.

[BloodlessRevolutioner]

it's reminds me of a song by the pierces!

[Mimixxx]

This review pretty much puts into words my feelings (although I don't agree that there has been no decent songwriting since AROBTTH):

http://thegizzlereview.blogspot.com/2011/09/coldplay-paradise.html?spref=tw

[Mimixxx]

dp

[TimBou]

My personal rating of recent songs from the 2 bands

1. Lotus Flower
2. Codex
3. Major Minus
4. Moving to Mars
5. ETIAW
6. Bloom
7. Separator
8. Give up the Ghost
9. The Butcher
10. Supercollider
11. Paradise
12. Morning Mr Magpie

A bit hard really as the two bands are now so different, glad we don't have to choose one or the other!

I expect some more MX songs up there once the whole album is released - still hold high hopes!

[rousi]

Well, after listening to the song several times I can say that I like it. Of course it's not Fix You, or The scientist, or GPASUUF but I have the feeling, as I have seen with other great musicians, their music has become ethereal. The music and lyrics are more conceptual and conceptual is not always well received. It seems to me a brave move on their part because staying with the essence of the things makes you bigger. I think they want the music to be the message, not the lyrics. Nevertheless, I think we have to wait until the album comes out to rate it.

[Malaika]

I couldn't hear everything too much static... weird
But the little I heard from the beginning is heavenly I loved the cello I think there is cello and how vast it sounds like water or air undulations and Chris Martin's voice is so cute I can't wait to hear the whole thing, It made me breathe so Thank you so much Coldplay for another blissful song :)


I'm gonna give it a solid 5. It's not the worst pop song ever, but it's not the best either.

[Major_Love]

Well, just a short assesment (later more): At first I didn't like it.

After some listenings the songs grow in me - actually 8/9 of ten points. I'm fascinated how thei envolve their style, fascinated by the brave of Coldplay. Not everybody will like it.

By the way: Its such a shame how some haters behave. Make fun of the song, make it ridicolous. This is so childish! And its not what Coldplay deserves even if the new Single isn't Clocks (no wonder, or?) With regard to postings by Lore and Co. (always the same users!) I have to cry, because this is absolutely not grateful for all their beautiful music (for Lore and Co. "music of the past"). A shame how people with 20.000 + posts sometimes react...

[Mimixxx]

Oh you're like a broken record

[ramonbucard]

6/10 the chorus fucked the music

[Ms Magpie]

Haha, the comparison. : ) It's like comparing Backstreet Boys to, IDK, U2. Totally different genres. So, yeah. Go ahead, be my guest.

[Twisted mind]

At the first listen it was worth 3, now I've listened to it a few more times, ignoring the annoying lyrics and focusing on instruments, and gave it a 4.

[The envoy]

Well, it's not so bad (the second time you hear it at least is better than the first one), but come on... I still expecting other kind of thing, something better than this!

Major Minus is still being my favourite of the already released songs... along with Moving To Mars obviously!

[Lore]

Well, just a short assesment (later more): At first I didn't like it.

After some listenings the songs grow in me - actually 8/9 of ten points. I'm fascinated how thei envolve their style, fascinated by the brave of Coldplay. Not everybody will like it.

By the way: Its such a shame how some haters behave. Make fun of the song, make it ridicolous. This is so childish! And its not what Coldplay deserves even if the new Single isn't Clocks (no wonder, or?) With regard to postings by Lore and Co. (always the same users!) I have to cry, because this is absolutely not grateful for all their beautiful music (for Lore and Co. "music of the past"). A shame how people with 20.000 + posts sometimes react...

Lore&co? fucking LOL. I've seen lots of newbies saying that the song is crap.

I'd say stop being blind fangirls, Major_love & co.If you want to kiss Coldplay's ass do it but let us post our opinions too.

[Vitamin Z]

I think it's an amazing song, and I've listened to it a lot already.

But, I do see that the direction Coldplay are taking are not too everyone's liking. Frankly, they're not too mine either - I would have loved Coldplay to become a lot more darker after X&Y (my favourite Coldplay album), and write more songs like Amsterdam and A Rush Of Blood to the Head with X&Y style production, and VLV was a huge disappointment for me. But MX is shaping up to be much better in my eyes.

[Lore]

I don't care about radiohead but if this kid is right then radiohead is worst than I thought :lol:

This is one of the worst coldplay songs

[valypan]

I am also fascinated by how they move to uncharted territory (for them). They are brave, regardless. Not many bands dare change like this

[ramonbucard]

I Think it's a crap. One of the worst songs of coldplay. Much time in the studio for something like this. Is disappointmente.

[Ms Magpie]

:lol:

It's not worse than wah wah, though! :smug:

[Pink]

I had planned not to listen to it before buying the album, however, after all these comments I caved...planning to be bitterly disappointed. I am thrilled to say that I really, really like it!

I don't listen to commercial radio so I don't know if it sounds like everything else. I like different artists for different things. I don't expect killer lyrics from Coldplay. I expect lovely melodies and this has that. On my first listen, that's what I hear--melody. And I'm a sucker for melody.

Art, all kinds, is personal. We all hear & view things differently. Whether we like or dislike a song has nothing to do with its worth. The only thing that matters is our personal reaction to it.

I'm not 14...I've got a son much older than most of you.

[ramonbucard]

Coldplay sold out to pop music. Is where in the paradise the genius of Low and the daring of politik?

[Lore]

Coldplay sold out to pop music. Is where in the paradise the genius of Low and the daring of politik?

If they're going to make pop they should at least make good pop songs.

[ARushOfLove]

I love the way the song like 'explodes' 30 sec in! :dazzled:
And I absolutely love the song as well, even though AROBTTH is my favourite album by far. This is more upbeat, the bassline is badass and there's soo much good stuff going on! Chris sounds great.

The lyrics, though... I think I've got to actually read them before I make up my mind. But I get the feeling theyre too simple.

[amarienne]

I gave it a 9. When I gave it the first listen I was way more confident than with ETIAW- which I thought was horrid in the beggining. 3 months later, ETIAW has grown up on me and I actually enjoy listening to it. Now, the beginning of Paradise is great- violins? Amazing! Yes, it is different that the previous albums but if we see it as a whole even Viva was different than Parachutes. The only thing is that every song I heard of the previous albums I fell in love with. Now I'm a bit sceptical but both Coldplay and us have matured and grown. So it's a new era. Still, great music.

About Paradise, I hated the every tear is a waterfall line- really? Was it necessary? The only thing that could make me hate it (the line) less is if they wrote Paradise first and got inspired by that lyric. Still... fail. The para- para- paradise is ok... I guess. But I agree that a long paradise would be way better.


But all in all, I like it. A bit more pop, different but still Coldplay. :)

[Lore]

If you're sceptical but gave it a nine then I'll just assume you are using a 1-20 scale. What's your favorite coldplay song? is it just 1 point better than Paradise in your opinion?

[lostandcold1]

I'd have given it a 9 but it was in between HLH and Charlie Brown (both are too awesome) on the tracklisting.

Not the best choice. 6(reverse 9)

[imscreamingunderneath]

i dont understand all these people saying "theres too much repitition of lyrics". have you not heard yellow? or trouble? or shiver?

[Darlene_Ihnfsa]

i liked the melody, but hate lyrics, i expected something more, some vibe of the sorts of Vangelis, and so far no 'wave'... that was a bit disappointing, i'm with Rudy on this, so far from 100 points (shall be 140 = 14 tracks) of interest about the new album mine has lowered 30 points at least... i reckon i'm waiting more for other new album releases in October.

i like that coldplay experiment and don't get stuck and all that but, but God that seems it'll be a Pectoralz album after all (remember chris thought to do a boy band with that name, well seems to me he is at it now).

* misses AROBTTH sound *

talking about collabs -a bit off topic- i'd prefer this one featured Enya, indeed that and a Vangelis vibe would had been Paradise listen to me really.

I'm smelling this album will be all Pop-like :disappointed: good for the new fans, but meh for the old who got into them thanks to their two first albums.

where is their saying they wanted to make the fans proud to be Coldplay fans? if i liked them is cause they weren't as manufactured pop at all. this new sound, so bad lyrics doesn't make me be a proud Coldplay fan at all.

sorry if is hard comment and they are reading it, but i'm being totally honest. i can't rate the song.

[MasoKnight]

I'm not going to go so far as to call them "sell-outs," and I really have no reason to believe the new direction is anything other than what the band wants.

But this is the first time I've heard a new Coldplay song and felt truly indifferent. I've listened to Paradise twice, and really that's enough. It's not a grower--it's a skipper. Coldplay can do "pop," and satisfy me. Viva la Vida is pop. Lost! is pop. But there is an element of songwriting put into those tracks that's lacking here.

Considering that Paradise would be the worst song on Parachutes, AROBTTH, and VLV (and pretty close to the worst on X&Y), I'll give it a 2.

[Alien Radio]

TKOL is million times better than Paradise, ETIAW and Major Minus.

[amarienne]

If you're sceptical but gave it a nine then I'll just assume you are using a 1-20 scale. What's your favorite coldplay song? is it just 1 point better than Paradise in your opinion?

I meant that I'm being sceptical in general about the new album. When it came to the previous albums I was never let down by the music. Now I'm a bit afraid that the new experiments might not be what I was expecting.

I gave Paradise a 9 out of 10 because except for the ETIAW mention, it made me feel really good listening to it and I think it's better than the songs of MX that I've heard so far (ETIAW, MTM, MM- I avoid listening to the live ones).

Maybe I'll change my mind later, but for a first listen I though it's great. I mean, Mylo Xyloto is not out for another month. Maybe they are keeping the really great music for the actual album. ;)

Now for a favourite song- that's a difficult thing to schoose. I love many songs from each album but if I had to choose one I'd say-with great difficulty- Life in Technicolor ii.

[Lynn42]

Very happy with it!! 10/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lynn42]

I love the lyrics, the chords, and the chorus. It's amazing. I think it's definitely a step in an awesome direction for them. CAN NOT wait to hear the entire album!!!!!

[WeddingDom]

I gave it 7, but I think it deservs 6 :blank:

[Batmotor]

:) this is actually better than any of the latest radiohead songs fron their latest album... except Codex

STFU please.This is an ubelievable thread,because of people like you Coldplay is making this shit now.

[Super Luka]

Shut up you Serb knob end

[echoRacer]

I actually quite like it. A lot of people still want to hear an AROBTTH sounding Coldplay but i've accepted the fact that simply isn't going to happen again - they said themselves that Parachutes, AROBTTH and X&Y were a "trilogy" of albums before they released Viva.

[Comicforce]

VERY catchy.. My son who is 13, and NOT really a Coldplay fan, after two listens was singing it round the house! I think it will be a great single. I've had it on my brain too after a few listens this morning... humming it to myself at work all morning. It really gets bedded in there! Which is exactly what you want from a single, OMHO. :D

Not exactly what I was expecting, but the more I listen, the more I like it... It's not my favorite... not my worst... It needs time to bed in..

Would LOVE to hear it live.. then decide.

[neonhorn22]

Eh...I've listened to it several times and I'll give it a 6. On the first listen I would've said a 4, but the more I've listened to it, it's kind of gone up, but I don't think it's ever going to get above a 6 for me.

I can appreciate what they are trying to do, but I'm just wondering how it's going to translate to being played live.

ETA: I'm a bit sad that Coldplay is going the synthpop route. Don't get me wrong, they do it well, but all the acts out there I can't stand are all synthpop acts. Maybe I'm a hipster as the memes suggest. I should put on my black hipster glasses and start complaining that Coldplay is too mainstream. haha! I'll be honest, when I first heard this, all I could think was, "Oh, I'm sure the club kids who like to party in the clubs are going to go crazy for this and it's remixes."

Do. Not. Want.

[danmets21]

Surely you jest. Lotus Flower is better, as is Codex, as is The Separator.

[neonhorn22]

:) this is actually better than any of the latest radiohead songs fron their latest album... except Codex

Trolls gunna troll.


Seriously...I'm laughing. Hard. That is all kinds of ridiculous.

Lotus Flower > ETIAW > Paradise

[Violet]

lolno

^ That = my initial reaction upon seeing the thread title.

But seriously. This song. UGH.

[rainplay]

No no no no no.

Even if you don't like Lotus Flower, Thom goes a little deeper lyrically than "life goes on, it gets so heavy"

[The Mad Hatter]

I really like the music and I think the strings and melody of the verse are really cool, but for me I expected more lyrically. We were told this was a 'narrative' song, so I really thought there would be more of a story here, which in turn would form a part of the bigger story of Mylo Xyloto. But it actually feels very thin in terms of what it actually tells us, by itself or as part of a larger work, and does unfortunately pass you by like radio-fillers Bruno Mars and Owl City.

Adam Young (Owl City) has released better stuff than Coldplay have as of yet in this new era.

Do NOT diss Owl City.

Srsly.

[Andresfe]

10 BRILLANT :D

[Lore]

I meant that I'm being sceptical in general about the new album. When it came to the previous albums I was never let down by the music. Now I'm a bit afraid that the new experiments might not be what I was expecting.

I gave Paradise a 9 out of 10 because except for the ETIAW mention, it made me feel really good listening to it and I think it's better than the songs of MX that I've heard so far (ETIAW, MTM, MM- I avoid listening to the live ones).

Maybe I'll change my mind later, but for a first listen I though it's great. I mean, Mylo Xyloto is not out for another month. Maybe they are keeping the really great music for the actual album. ;)

Now for a favourite song- that's a difficult thing to schoose. I love many songs from each album but if I had to choose one I'd say-with great difficulty- Life in Technicolor ii.

Yeah I think I can understand what you mean

Would you say that LiT ii is just a point better than paradise? Really? Btw LiT ii is a great choice :p

[paeko]

A 10 ? come on guys... you should always have in mind that songs like politik are a ten.

[amarienne]

Yeah I think I can understand what you mean

Would you say that LiT ii is just a point better than paradise? Really? Btw LiT ii is a great choice :p

I guess you're right. Grading songs is difficult because in the end everything is hypothetical- every person sees it in a different way.

LiTii is -of course!- better than Paradise. When I first heard it (only music, in VLV) I was in awe.

Well, to answer you, supposing we give LiTii or Clocks, or Fix You a ten, then I'd give Paradise a 6. I guess I didn't vote comparing it to other tracks. Again, everything's hypothetical. Maybe we do need a 20 point scale. ;)

What's your favourite?

[ColdestPlayer]

When I hear the song, I don't hear a single but rather a vital piece of the story in this "concept" album. For that I gave it a 9.

[Violet]

Adam Young (Owl City) has released better stuff than Coldplay have as of yet in this new era.

Do NOT diss Owl City.

Srsly.

:nod:

[coldplay_is_louve.]

Fangirls are gonna be pissed at me, but I don't give a shit. It's my opinion, and I'm gonna post what I said on Tumblr:


"I don’t know about it.

When I heard the preview I thought I’d like it. So, I bought it off iTunes today.

Kind’ve feeling like I wasted a dollar now.

I just don’t like this Coldplay. This “dance” Coldplay. This “electronica, let’s not use real instruments and use synthesized sound and drum machines and distort Chris’s voice” Coldplay.

I miss the old Coldplay. And NO, fangirls, I don’t want them to make the same songs over and over again.

I just want them to feel like real artists again…. not international superstars.

Anyhoo, Paradise is okay I guess. There are some things I love and some things I really, really hate… this has become a reoccurring pattern with me and Coldplay songs. :[

The orchestra in the beginning sounds great… I’m just wondering if they were an actual, real orchestra or played off of a keyboard.

I like the fact that the drum sounds real. It’s just just a dance beat in this song, like ETIAW.

The piano sounds good with the orchestra in between verses, but they have some kind’ve clinking sound in the background and that just, really isn’t needed. Kind’ve takes away from the orchestra.

And the lyrics… they just…. they could be better, Chris. I know you. I love you. I know the lyrics you’ve been able to produce in the past and this just… it feels like you just don’t give a shit anymore. You’re not trying to make us think. You’re not trying to make us feel something great or absolutely terrible. You’re just trying to cover up the fact that you can’t write anymore with some synthesized sound.

I’m sorry.

It’s just… I’m so unbelievably disappointed in them."

[mamgirl]

Everyone has their own opinion and every right to it. I for one really like the song. At the start I wasn't so sure, but once it picked up I got into it. I don't think I'd like a Coldplay song just because it was put out by them. But I do like getting to hear new stuff from them. It's still Coldplay after all and still Chris Martin's voice. I can't wait for the whole album.

[Lore]

I guess you're right. Grading songs is difficult because in the end everything is hypothetical- every person sees it in a different way.

LiTii is -of course!- better than Paradise. When I first heard it (only music, in VLV) I was in awe.

Well, to answer you, supposing we give LiTii or Clocks, or Fix You a ten, then I'd give Paradise a 6. I guess I didn't vote comparing it to other tracks. Again, everything's hypothetical. Maybe we do need a 20 point scale. ;)

What's your favourite?



Don't panic
Amsterdam
Life in technicolor


I could go on... There are many songs I really love

[Adam84]

Adam Young (Owl City) has released better stuff than Coldplay have as of yet in this new era.

Do NOT diss Owl City.

Srsly.

I wasn't 'dissing' Owl City, or Bruno Mars. They're good at what they do, but Coldplay have produced works of art that make you feel alive in ways no other band can. IMHO (and that's all it is), OC and BM make music that sounds nice on the radio, but that doesn't set my world alight. It was just a comparison, that the chorus of Paradise reminded me of something I'd not really notice on the radio.

The good news is that I've now listened to it on big speakers and the sound is immense, especially the bass. Still don't love the chorus, but it is growing on me.

[pansonic]

It kinda grew on me as well)) At first I was like, meh, and now I actually quite like it))
Got me singing all day when I was away from my mac.

[icecoldplay]

This song is sexy. That's really the only word I can come up with.

[ImNotChrisMartin]

I feel terrible for saying this and can't believe that these words are coming out of my mouth, but for the first time ever, I'm disappointed in a Coldplay song. Every Coldplay song I've heard so far before "Every Teardrop" has been brilliant, even on their EP's ("A Rush of B-Sides" and "Prospekt's March", except for "Lost+"). But guys, what are you doing? What's with all of the synthesizers? The repetitive lyrics? Where's the depth and creativity? I know they are trying something new, but I feel like they've pushed it way too far to almost where it's much more pop than rock. I loved the direction where they went with "Viva la Vida" because of the mixtures of instruments and sounds and the incredible lyrics, but this is just not that. "Every Teardrop" and "Major Minus" are good, "Charlie Brown", "Moving To Mars", "I Go To Rio", and "Princess of China" (the live one) are great (not Top 20 worthy but still), but "Paradise"....I don't even know. Plus the fact that they're including Rihanna in "Princess of China" just isn't Coldplay, but rather too much more mainstream. Their songs were always just Coldplay, no one else, and that showed that they were a standalone, incredible band. Why change it? I'm not asking for another "A Rush of Blood To The Head" or "Parachutes", I'm just asking for another Coldplay album, not pop album.

[coldplay_is_louve.]

^Agreed.

[The Doctor]

just heard it for the first time on the radio
I'm not a big fan of it, too comercial for me
maybe it grows but now it's just 2

[The Doctor]

I feel terrible for saying this and can't believe that these words are coming out of my mouth, but for the first time ever, I'm disappointed in a Coldplay song. Every Coldplay song I've heard so far before "Every Teardrop" has been brilliant, even on their EP's ("A Rush of B-Sides" and "Prospekt's March", except for "Lost+"). But guys, what are you doing? What's with all of the synthesizers? The repetitive lyrics? Where's the depth and creativity? I know they are trying something new, but I feel like they've pushed it way too far to almost where it's much more pop than rock. I loved the direction where they went with "Viva la Vida" because of the mixtures of instruments and sounds and the incredible lyrics, but this is just not that. "Every Teardrop" and "Major Minus" are good, "Charlie Brown", "Moving To Mars", "I Go To Rio", and "Princess of China" (the live one) are great (not Top 20 worthy but still), but "Paradise"....I don't even know. Plus the fact that they're including Rihanna in "Princess of China" just isn't Coldplay, but rather too much more mainstream. Their songs were always just Coldplay, no one else, and that showed that they were a standalone, incredible band. Why change it? I'm not asking for another "A Rush of Blood To The Head" or "Parachutes", I'm just asking for another Coldplay album, not pop album.

I'm totally with you

[MosesTheMarshmallow]

Lotus Flower and Paradise aren't very comparable songs, but I guess that wasn't the point of this thread.

Lotus Flower and TKOL is in general kind of "dull", but I love the whole album actually. I'm such a weirdo (and a creep).

Paradise IS hugely catchy...in terms of pop/rock-ness it does a great job. And it's not as overblown in synth as ETIAW. The combination of these factors made Paradise a fun song on first listen which I didn't get on ETIAW. However, the chorus kind of kills the song for me.

Everything on TKOL you need to listen to a whole bunch of times to appreciate, which is a mixed blessing because then you can like it all without guilt, but in the end, it may not be as "fun" to listen to because it takes a lot more effort to get a reward.

That said, Coldplay really needs to tap into its AROBTTH and VLV veins because both of those albums balance catchiness and musical finesse perfectly - looking back, Clocks is such a catchy tune yet I don't think anyone here will say it's stupid or poppy or anything. (which people probably WERE saying back in the day)

[Mennesker]

I gave it a five... don't know, whether I dislike or like it...
but it's by far not so good as the older songs!!!

[Wickett]

Coldplay and Radiohead should never be compared. They are both very different bands, so by default this thread is a little dumb.

[purplemonkeyz232]

In my few years of being a Coldplay fan, I've learned that you simply can't compare the albums to each other. They were all written in different eras and in different frames of mind with regards to the band, so I've stopped doing that a long time ago. That being said, I really do like the new single! Yeah, it's different. Do I like it more than, say, Politik? No! But do I appreciate that my favorite band is moving in a new direction (yet again) and is still surprising me with new and beautiful music? Absolutely!

I gave it an 8! :)

[kiwiboy527]

seriously? GROW THE FUCK UP.
''Oh no it's full of synth and drums and it sounds poppy''
The ONLY reason it sounds poppy is cause of synth. TOO FUCKING BAD THE WHOLE ALBUM IS FULL OF SYNTH AND I FUCKING LOVE IT! 95% OF PoC is SYNTH. SYNTH. SYNTH.
And as for Rhianna appearing on it, SO WHAT. SHE'S A VOCALIST. SHE'S NOT GONNA SING LYRICS ON IT. SHE'S NOT GONNA BE IN THE VIDEO SUCKING THE BAND OFF.
The song is good, WAY better than that teardrop shit. The song is different, but nice. it's.. pretty. the bass is good. the guitar.. meh too little of it. the lyrics? not the best, but it's a CONCEPT FUCKING ALBUM - YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO IT AS A WHOLE.
Singles - mainstream and trying to get a larger audience.
Rest of the songs on MX - for us true Coldplay fans who don't care if it's ''mainstream'' or ''poppy'' or ''synthy''. Getting pissed cause the album is synthy is like complaining that Dubstep is too bassy. GROW THE FUCK UP!

[Lore]

FUCKING FUCK GROW THE FUCK UP. What a mature person.

[woohoo37]

Well, I'd say Paradise is better than Give Up The Ghost. That song was the worst (though the title is awesome).

But better than Lotus Flower? No.

This post is going to hurt and haunt me!! :(

[freezeplay]

I can't fault the first 3 albums, then "Death" happened and something died in the music (my own personal opinion)
I didn't like ETIAW and I don't like this one either. I'm pretty gutted. But I do like the sound of some of the others they played live that have been broadcast. So too be fair there are always 1 or 2 tracks everyone dislikes/non-favourites on an album and just because they are singles does not mean they are the best tracks, everyone has their own personal favourites. So hopefully these are the 2, and there rest will be just fine - from what I've heard live.

[Cleggy]

Hahah I don't think so. The last 4 tracks on The King of Limbs are actually really good. I would agree that Paradise is better than the first 4 tracks on The King of Limbs but really that's not saying much at all.

[Technicolor Sparks]

Well I've only listened to it once, so my first impression is to give it a 7.
It's not my favourite Coldplay song and it's not my least favourite. I'm sure it will grow on me as do most songs.

I have to say that I like the "every tear is a waterfall" lyric, because I love how they also carry over certain lyrics between songs.

I love the instrumentals at the beginnning.

[thegreeneyedscientist]

I love love love Coldplay...however, who needs Rhianna to guest when this single already sounds like her???? Para para paradise....brella Ella Ella ...terrible! Still love them, and I expect a great album! Maybe it will grow on me cuz I don't hate it...I just don't love it.

[blankshore]

I really dig it :)
The lyrics aren't the best (though not as bad as ETIAW), but I'm a fan of the atypical composition, and the chorus is explosive and incredily catchy. I'm really interested to see how all these hip-hop influences pan out. Seems to work with Paradise.

[ashleyMN28]

I didnt know what to think of the song at 1st,but after a few listens,it grew on me. its definately different!

[ImNotChrisMartin]

seriously? GROW THE FUCK UP.
''Oh no it's full of synth and drums and it sounds poppy''
The ONLY reason it sounds poppy is cause of synth. TOO FUCKING BAD THE WHOLE ALBUM IS FULL OF SYNTH AND I FUCKING LOVE IT! 95% OF PoC is SYNTH. SYNTH. SYNTH.
And as for Rhianna appearing on it, SO WHAT. SHE'S A VOCALIST. SHE'S NOT GONNA SING LYRICS ON IT. SHE'S NOT GONNA BE IN THE VIDEO SUCKING THE BAND OFF.
The song is good, WAY better than that teardrop shit. The song is different, but nice. it's.. pretty. the bass is good. the guitar.. meh too little of it. the lyrics? not the best, but it's a CONCEPT FUCKING ALBUM - YOU HAVE TO LISTEN TO IT AS A WHOLE.
Singles - mainstream and trying to get a larger audience.
Rest of the songs on MX - for us true Coldplay fans who don't care if it's ''mainstream'' or ''poppy'' or ''synthy''. Getting pissed cause the album is synthy is like complaining that Dubstep is too bassy. GROW THE FUCK UP!
HOLY FUCK I HAVE A DIFFERENT OPINION THAN YOURS?!?!?! IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!!

Calm down brah. Dropping the f-bomb and using caps isn't going to change my or others' opinions. I'll still buy the album because I highly respect Coldplay and love them to death, but I still feel that this track sucks. I understand it's a concept album and that each track tells a part of a story, but Pink Floyd's "The Wall" is also a concept album, and "Another Brick In The Wall Pt. 2" is considered one of the greatest rock singles of all time, and people don't need to listen to the entire album to know that. The only version of PoC we've all heard is the live version, and that almost entirely bases itself on regular instrumentals (the rest is that Chinese-esque sound). We don't know what Rihanna is doing in the song. All Chris said in the interview is that she is featured on the track, but they've "made her sound different". For all we know, she could be singing a verse with Chris in her "Russian Roulette"-style voice. LOL and paralleling Coldplay with dubstep is a completely invalid argument. Bass is the foundation for dubstep. Synthesizers aren't for Coldplay.

[brubru]

I wish an acoustic version !

[blankshore]

I'm shocked at the negative reaction, frankly. Coldplay have always changed their sound from album to album, and I find this new sound exciting. I couldn't stand the idea of them doing something that sounds like "old Coldplay" again. Because "old Coldplay" is...well, very much like OK Computer-era Radiohead. Coldplay finally sounds like a band doing their own thing, and I'm shocked more people aren't being supportive of that.

[Cyan Kat]

I really dislike it. When it started with the violins or whatever I thought 'hmm maybe this won't be so bad'. Then the synthy sounds started and Chris repeating the same 'Parapara' and it just really irritated me. My second to least favourite after etiaw.

[Major_Love]

Lore&co? fucking LOL. I've seen lots of newbies saying that the song is crap.

I'd say stop being blind fangirls, Major_love & co.If you want to kiss Coldplay's ass do it but let us post our opinions too.

Nobody has something against posting opinions.

But most of the "newbies" claimed just their opinion. You created your Backstreet Boys thread and "LOLed" all the time. This is RIDICOLOUS! And Coldplay doesn't deserve that, no matter how you like their new style, or I should say: The Not-Parachutes-Coldplay.

Look at me. Firstly I didn't like it but I just stated it and accept it as a part of Coldplay . I said that nevertheless I don't like the song I have to accept it in a way as a kind of the development.

Your answer here shows very well how annoying you are. Sorry, I have to say this. For me, all the fangirls/boys in this forum aren't as bothersome as you.

I'm definitely not a fanboy but I have to admit that I'm just grateful that Coldplay doesn't look on single fans who wanted them to produce another Everythings not lost, or Clocks, or Sparks. I'm happy how they develop, and I will accept some mistakes on this brave route.

[blankshore]

:) this is actually better than any of the latest radiohead songs fron their latest album... except Codex

This is an absolutely ridiculous statement that I will not dignify with a response.





























....CRAP!

Alright, I'll bite. The King of Limbs, like Kid A, is an album and it was meant to be listened to as such. It was never meant to be a collection of stand-alone songs. Songs like Feral and Morning Mr. Magpie work because of what they add lyrically and compositionally to the album.

Also, Give Up the Ghost is better than any song Coldplay has ever done. How's that for an obnoxiously ridicuous statement? ;)

[Major_Love]

Altought I would give the song now a clear 9 I have to say that I like HLH, CB, UATW, MM, ETIAW and PoC more.

The verse is a bit boring but the chorus gives me chills.

[the_gloaming09]

You can say what you want about Lotus Flower or TKOL or Radiohead but at least they write and record the music they want to (regardless of what people think) rather than appealing to a younger audience.

[tampacoldplayer]

4..they can do better without pandering to what is out now

[tampacoldplayer]

i thought the last radiohead album was average by their standards..and it still blows anything I have heard from Coldplay's new album away...

[jcoldplay]

I love COldplay but compare with Radiohead is ridiculous! Radiohead is in another league. And lotus flower is better than paradise! by far!

[Tonsu]

It was a HUGE shock at first, but I've only listened to it four times, and now I rather like it :) What seemed like a one-trick song at first seems to be much, much more complex now.

Whether or not it becomes a favourite for me is far too early to say. I'd suspect not, but then I disliked Viva for months until it suddenly just 'clicked' and Violet Hill took about 30 listens of utter shock before it did the same. Since then it's been top 10 for me (unlike Viva, though I do like it).

I still am uncomfortable about the pop production of the chorus, but I'd say R42 was right - this is a 'massive' tune. It may not come into its own until it's seen live. Also, I can see a real place for this on the setlist - it's just such a contrast to anything else they have. I can already imagine this going into Viva, or Clocks, even Lost - just about anything.

So, I'll reserve judgement on the score. But for now I'm happy enough - a very brave move by the band :sunny:

[Lore]

Nobody has something against posting opinions.

But most of the "newbies" claimed just their opinion. You created your Backstreet Boys thread and "LOLed" all the time. This is RIDICOLOUS! And Coldplay doesn't deserve that, no matter how you like their new style, or I should say: The Not-Parachutes-Coldplay.

Look at me. Firstly I didn't like it but I just stated it and accept it as a part of Coldplay . I said that nevertheless I don't like the song I have to accept it in a way as a kind of the development.

Your answer here shows very well how annoying you are. Sorry, I have to say this. For me, all the fangirls/boys in this forum aren't as bothersome as you.

I'm definitely not a fanboy but I have to admit that I'm just grateful that Coldplay doesn't look on single fans who wanted them to produce another Everythings not lost, or Clocks, or Sparks. I'm happy how they develop, and I will accept some mistakes on this brave route.

You started to attack me. clearly I posted in that thread that I created it to stay away from fangirl threads to not hurt their feelings. It's not my fault everyone starts to cry when people post opinions about coldplay.

You're saying that this song is a 9 and all the other songs is a 10? of course you're being a blind fangirl.

Please stop mentioning my name in threads I don't even care about. I was linked to this thread for a friend. If you have some problem with me just add me to your ignore list.

And now that we're posting our opinions I can say that you're being an idiot and seem to be a mindless fan, at the same level as the girls who only care about how hot Guy Berryman is

[Cyan Kat]

Listen here so I don't have to repeat myself a billion times..
We don't have anything against people liking the new song ok, what we do have a problem is when people can't take criticism on their favourite band. They have to create so many godamn threads because they cannot stand it if somebody talks bad about their favourite band. They label us as 'untrue' fans like you have to love all their stuff to be classed as a fan of the band it's just ridiculous and it's getting really very old. They say that we are 'attacking' them and 'mocking' them we're all entitled to our opinions.

[icecoldplay]

I just can't wait until Swedish House Mafia gets their hands on this one.

[Annelovescoldplay]

I don't like it that much. I think it's mainstream, something we're not used to with Coldplay. And I think the quality of the music is really low. Way lower than they can. So I hate to say it, but I'm rather disappointed.

[kiwiboy527]

FUCKING FUCK GROW THE FUCK UP. What a mature person.

Is that meant to be sarcasm?

[kiwiboy527]

HOLY FUCK I HAVE A DIFFERENT OPINION THAN YOURS?!?!?! IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!!

Calm down brah. Dropping the f-bomb and using caps isn't going to change my or others' opinions. I'll still buy the album because I highly respect Coldplay and love them to death, but I still feel that this track sucks. I understand it's a concept album and that each track tells a part of a story, but Pink Floyd's "The Wall" is also a concept album, and "Another Brick In The Wall Pt. 2" is considered one of the greatest rock singles of all time, and people don't need to listen to the entire album to know that. The only version of PoC we've all heard is the live version, and that almost entirely bases itself on regular instrumentals (the rest is that Chinese-esque sound). We don't know what Rihanna is doing in the song. All Chris said in the interview is that she is featured on the track, but they've "made her sound different". For all we know, she could be singing a verse with Chris in her "Russian Roulette"-style voice. LOL and paralleling Coldplay with dubstep is a completely invalid argument. Bass is the foundation for dubstep. Synthesizers aren't for Coldplay.


You're right, actually you have a valid opinion. I know bass is the foundation for Dubstep, but synth and Jonny are MX's biggest contribution. Hitting out at the synth is seriously stupid when you know it's gonna be there. As for swearing so much, I was really pissed that NO ONE likes the new song. People honestly prefer ETDIAWF?! C'mon. seriously. that song was the worst coldplay song ever. *IMO*

[lafinion]

New single brings tension on the board, eh? Nevertheless, guys, let's be mature grown-ups and stop both fangirl craziness and groundless hatred.

So, I gave it a THREE. Generally, I think that this is a rather weak, repetitive song, with same recurring sound and a bit annoying lyrics. It has a bright side to it - strings are actually nice, guitar snippet is good, and I really liked the beat, I think it was an interesting move - to combine hip-hop beats with strings and piano. What disappointed me was Chris' work. His lyrics are just bad. I don't know how to justify it. Usually I listen carefully to lyrics and I like to understand what the artist want to say and relate to that. This song does not touch the strings of my heart. "She was just a girl, she expected the world oooooh ooooh" what's that about? I mean, seriously?
Really, comparing to lyrics of Coldplay's old friends Elbow, for example, it sounds childish and plain. It becomes worse when you compare this song to Coldplay's previous albums. I mean Viva (song) was rather poppy as one might say, but it had more than 5 words in it. Actually it had rather meaningful lyrics and interesting metaphors. That things we cannot find neither on ETIAW nor Paradise.
And I didn't like Chris' vocals on that. He seems to have adopted new manner of singing the last word of the sentence - very annoying.

I'm very upset. I remember giving ETIAW 7 or something, but it had an original blue-grassy riff and I thought they've done this one song as a cheesy dance-y sumer hit. But whole album this way? Are you kidding me?

If it was any other band, I'd just left the board without bothering to write something or to listen to the song. But this is Coldplay - they are very talented musicians, capable of making great music. And maybe if more of us will show dissatisfaction with the direction they're taking - I mean cheesy lyrics and poppish sound - the bigger chance there is they will do something about it.

[kiwiboy527]

I really dig it :)
The lyrics aren't the best (though not as bad as ETIAW), but I'm a fan of the atypical composition, and the chorus is explosive and incredily catchy. I'm really interested to see how all these hip-hop influences pan out. Seems to work with Paradise.

Thank you. someone with common sense.
*IMO*
PS always say 'IMO' otherwise some idiot will come and reply and say how he or she doesn't agree etc. etc.

[the_ultimate_law]

Wish I could fly - Roxette - YouTube

Did someone hear the similarity?

[icecoldplay]

I wish there was one Coldplay song that wasn't followed by a line of people comparing it to other artists' previous releases.

[taameen**sparks**]

Okay here I go.
When I first heard the song I liked the swirling begininning of it. It's like the rising action of a book plot.The violins just added to that and to me there was a sense of urgency in the song. And then the bit of dubstep walks in. At this point I seriously felt like I was in another world. Call me crazy but that's how I feel. The ooh's are very X&Y-ish and I don't mind it. The beginning of the lyrics aren't bad but further into the song I get lost in the lyrics. It doesn't focus on this girl and it goes into these weird As for the para-para, it didn't irritate me unlike some people since I sort of expected it after reading someone's comment. Overall I really like the song!

[Hartroc]

Bloom > Lp5 :nod:

[bart]

0 VERY SHIT

[Gui-Home42]

...4... what´s that? What happen with Coldplay ... I give a 4 but next to a 3 .... I´m disapointed ... I´m sad to say it´s like a soup!!! it´s definitely not the way I expected ... What´s the f***k guys? for me it´s not Coldplay, I don´t like their new way now ... they´re tooooooooo pop now ... I understand you, all the people, who like the new song and all the new stuff but you could understand the people who doesn´t like the song too and be more open minded for some!!!! Hey wake up people you´re not alone and we have to accept the other one and be cool to share our opinion and ideas ;) ... and thanks god we are free to like or not a song!!!! I like Coldplay, I´m a fan and I´ll see how the things going on for the next years ;) they are soooo special for me, I know them since Parachutes, I saw them 6 times live from AROBTTH Tour to VLV Tour and for me the best Coldplay era is AROBTTH. //ok I´m waiting for some who will say but AROBTTH it´s over and they have to go on and find other ways ... and for me the new way of Coldplay is not wonderfull ... that´s all. So enjoy for some people who like it, the new Coldplay way :P hope to meet you when they´ll do other stuff in a way we could meet us ;)

We are free to like or unlike F***K

[lotrobsessed101]

Here are my thoughts. I've been listening throughout the day, so I have listened to it a good 15 times or so. I really do love the beginning and the build-up to the verse. I don't really even mind the dubsteppy synth or the hip-hop beats. I actually like them. It's pretty cool. The sound is ethereal and immense and I really enjoy it. I just don't like Chris's lyrics. I was expecting so much more lyrically from a song that starts with "When she was a girl she expected the world but it flew away from her reach so she ran away in her sleep". To me, it seems like there's a whole lot of story that could have been explored in this song, but no, just a lot of reapeating. I'm fine with the Para para paradise to a certain amount of repeats, but this song just has it one too many times. Instrumental - 8, Lyrics and vocals - 4, so I gave it a 6 all together. I think that this song is weaker than ETIAW. I've actually come to love ETAIW. It grew on me quite a lot in the last few months. Maybe this song will grow on me. I don't know. I still have hope that Mylo Xyloto is harboring some freaking awesome tunes that we haven't heard yet. I also know that I like all the other songs I've heard so far. I'm hoping that "Up in Flames" and "Don't Let it Break Your Heart" are good. I'm going to hear them on Friday at ACL.

[Karencorpse]

I love the song. I always wanted to hear a song like this. I have very intense dreams where I do things that I can not do in the physical world, such as being a good singer, building houses with my mind, doing art work with my mind, surfing for miles, and many other things. I also have bad dreams that I don't like, and I wake myself up out of them.

[JackZ]

I gave it an 8. I thought the violin beginning was really pretty, then there's a short part between that and the lyrics which people aren't liking, but I thought it was actually really awesome the second it came on. I just started smiling once it happened. But the rest of the song, although different, sounded just like what I'd expect a Coldplay song to sound like.

[Odvan]

I am rather indifferent to hip hop. But I hate hip hop motives in my favourite band. It's not a music, it's a cheap money making device. Since Chris married, become a millionaire and happy father his music lacks nerve and emotions. And it's just sad.

[ichbineincoldplayer]

I gave it a 6/10. It's not bad by any stretch, but it does sound quite like a Timbaland-produced One Republic song.

I expected more after hearing 30 second snippet snippet.

[ichbineincoldplayer]

What's more disappointing, really, is that Rihanna's going to be on another song. :(

[musicman1990]

I loved it from the first listen. It's an absolute production masterpiece. I do wish there was more elaborative lyrical content, but that's my only issue. I don't understand why anyone thinks this is "pop." It's miles from it. If anything it's an continuation of the sound they created with 'Viva.' This is a direct decendant of "Lost!" and "Yes." But it's growth. I love "classic" Coldplay as much as the rest of you, but they've been there and done that. No good band has EVER made the same album twice. Coldplay are striving to be different and go places they've never been. And they are! But clearly they haven't forgotten about who they are. This is distinctly Coldplay without actually being a carbon copy of their previous work. If you don't like "Paradise" because it just doesn't appeal to you, that's FINE. If you don't like it cause you think they're going "pop" ...well then you're just way off. Let the band evolve, please.


Dave

[JordanHH]

I gave it an 8.

Not sure which song I like more though. Charlie Brown or Paradise? Hmm they're both masterpieces.

[Tonsu]

To me, it seems like there's a whole lot of story that could have been explored in this song, but no, just a lot of reapeating.

Surely this song's just a part of the story that we'll get in full on the album? I understand what you're saying, but I really get a sense with Paradise that not only does it fit into the big picture on the album it will live as well. For me that's one of the most exciting things about it, they've just given us a taste.

I think that this song is weaker than ETIAW. I've actually come to love ETAIW. It grew on me quite a lot in the last few months. Maybe this song will grow on me. I don't know....

I don't follow you at all here, maybe you should come back when you've given Paradise as long as you have ETiaW (or at least more than 12 or so hours) and make your call then!

[Deirdre]

I can't decide which mark I should give so I just give you my feeling about the song, for what it's worth :D
I heard the song a few times and it's different!
It's catchy, I like the intro, the end (when the guitar comes in), the chorus with the choir (it really sticks into your brain!) but something's bothering me :\ I don't know what it is, maybe the hip-hop beats :shrug:

[MajorM]

Okay here I go.
When I first heard the song I liked the swirling begininning of it. It's like the rising action of a book plot.The violins just added to that and to me there was a sense of urgency in the song. And then the bit of dubstep walks in. At this point I seriously felt like I was in another world. Call me crazy but that's how I feel. The ooh's are very X&Y-ish and I don't mind it. The beginning of the lyrics aren't bad but further into the song I get lost in the lyrics. It doesn't focus on this girl and it goes into these weird As for the para-para, it didn't irritate me unlike some people since I sort of expected it after reading someone's comment. Overall I really like the song!

YES! You're my best friend. :D

The strings are my favorite part. Listening to this for a second time...I love the strings. I just love them. Because they WORK. Some artists don't know how to use them. I wouldn't say it's like an X & Y song, but the strings are kind of used like they were on that album. Only this time, to a greater extent.

[lotrobsessed101]

Surely this song's just a part of the story that we'll get in full on the album? I understand what you're saying, but I really get a sense with Paradise that not only does it fit into the big picture on the album it will live as well. For me that's one of the most exciting things about it, they've just given us a taste.



I don't follow you at all here, maybe you should come back when you've given Paradise as long as you have ETiaW (or at least more than 12 or so hours) and make your call then!

It's true that I might like the song in the context of the album. I sure hope so, since it's a concept album! I still feel the lyrics are lacking, though. The best way I can explain it is that I was expecting something more like "Viva" lyric wise. They're intelligent and it also tells a story within the lyrics. And I did say that maybe the song would grow on me. I know I haven't had enough time to completely get used to it or soak it in yet. At the end of that trial it may become my favorite song or I may hate it. I don't know. In response to comparing ETIAW and Paradise, I feel I chose the word "weaker" poorly. What I meant to say is that in my opinion as of right now, I enjoy ETIAW more than Paradise.

[Tnspieler1012]

Kill it with fire

[mcpaulrus]

A few things people should consider:
a) As I understand it the original point of this thread was that even the greatest of bands take directions which can alienate some of their fans
b) People cannot criticse Coldplay because they think that the new music is just aimed at younger people or at the pop market or whatever; this may not be Coldplay's intention at all, this may genuinely be a direction that they have always been interested in musically and wanted to try.
c) We've got to look at Paradise in context; it was chosen over Charlie Brown as the second single to challenge people's expectations- the evidence doesn't suggest that it represents a systematic new direction but rather that it was the most different song they had. Also Paradise will be between Hurts Like Heaven and Charlie Brown on the album- even if you just skip it you'll have plenty of other good music.
d) If this music is aimed at the teenage market, then I've really got to wonder about some of their older music. Listen to Yellow's lyrics- they clearly represent naive idealist teenage love. By contrast, MX so far looks complex and challenging, with constant changes in its music and ideas.

[Blue Glisten]

7

[admnistramation]

TKOL > MX

[Tonsu]

It's true that I might like the song in the context of the album. I sure hope so, since it's a concept album! I still feel the lyrics are lacking, though. The best way I can explain it is that I was expecting something more like "Viva" lyric wise. They're intelligent and it also tells a story within the lyrics. And I did say that maybe the song would grow on me. I know I haven't had enough time to completely get used to it or soak it in yet. At the end of that trial it may become my favorite song or I may hate it. I don't know. In response to comparing ETIAW and Paradise, I feel I chose the word "weaker" poorly. What I meant to say is that in my opinion as of right now, I enjoy ETIAW more than Paradise.

I completely agree with you :)

I read an interesting post on the lyrics somewhere. It said something like there's been a shift from songs with Chris' singing and lyrics at the centre of everything, to a more abstract, ethereal even, concept of a song. So, while the lyrics and singing have driven most of their songs in the past, this and ETiaW (which I still don't like but have grown much more tolerant of) are more like an abstract painting - the main message gets through, but in a dreamy way. A song grown from an idea, rather than a song built from a story.

I think that's what makes this song beautiful.*

The lyrical and vocal driven songs are still there (i.e. most of the rest of the tracks so far from this era - with Major Minus being a sort of midway point between the two). But they've developed this other side. And I see that as very brave myself. And the genius in it is that they've made a song that, without any lyrics that most could relate to, or any complete story, most of the public will love, and should prove to be a big hit.





* I only realised after I typed that - that, yes!! - I'd really said that this song's beautiful. It's just hit me subconsciously. Wow.

[Brent]

I hate when people compare Radiohead and Coldplay. They're two completely different acts with very different creative endeavors.

It's like saying: "Bjork's new album sucks ass compared to Tupac's 'Thug Life: Volume 1. SOoooooo poppy, and commercial.'"

[ImNotChrisMartin]

You're right, actually you have a valid opinion. I know bass is the foundation for Dubstep, but synth and Jonny are MX's biggest contribution. Hitting out at the synth is seriously stupid when you know it's gonna be there. As for swearing so much, I was really pissed that NO ONE likes the new song. People honestly prefer ETDIAWF?! C'mon. seriously. that song was the worst coldplay song ever. *IMO*
It's fine, as long as you realize what you did wrong. As for me liking ETDIAWF, I just prefer it over "Paradise" because I love Johnny's guitar riff, the bright tone, the usage of their instruments, and Chris Martin's voice. I really wish they replaced a piano or keyboard with the "I Go To Rio" sample in the beginning though. At first I didn't enjoy the song at all, but after a few listens, I began to appreciate it. This just wasn't the case with "Paradise" though. I listened to it 10 times in a row (I tried THAT hard) and I just disliked it more and more. Hopefully the rest of MX (to me) is much better.

[lowmagichen]

I gave it a 6/10. I just didn't feel like it was a band piece and those are the types of songs I like. It felt like a Timbaland-produced One Republic song like someone said above. But the album will probably rock so I'm not too worried.

[joecortazzo]

Ok so I first said I didn't really like it, but after 43 times of listening to it, I love it now. I just had to get used to it. I love the chorus and the beat, gonna keep listening to it until i get sick of it. lol

[mamgirl]

The more I listen the more I like it, and I already liked it the first time I heard it. And my 7 year old just heard it and said "Oh, I like that, it's pretty. It's Coldplay isn't it?" So she likes it too on first listen.

[coldplayfan102]

Its another great song from coldplay, all their songs are fantastic...:) thank you once again coldplay

[Luis_Clocks]

Is not their best, and not too "coldplayesque" but i give a 9... I have listened to it enough times and it has grown on me, in fact I prefer this one than ETIAW and of course I miss the old coldplay, but I try to be optimistic and believe that just this album is going to be that "pop"... but this song is very good I think

[matthewthecoolguy]

I think the problem people are having is that they aren't remembering this is a concept album.
Theres 14! (or more!!!) songs that are telling a giant story, so it doesn't matter if each song doesn't have the worlds most thought out lyrics.

I love Paradise, and from hearing all the songs they've released/played so far, this is Coldplay's true ROCK album. It will be amazing, and it will be played A LOT on the radio, which is the best thing that could happen. More exposure = More and better songs in the future. And they deserve it too.

And for Rihanna, I think people are over-reacting. She can sing (is she perfect? no), and have you heard Princess of China yet? Even though the live recordings have suckish quality, you can still hear most of the song. Its not like she will be raping about sex. She will probably share the lyrics with Chris.
I think it will be a great song. At least Coldplay and the Oracle seem to think so. And they are the only ones I will trust.

My name is Matthew, and Ive been a fan of Coldplay since I found out that the song on the radio was called Clocks, about 9 months before Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends came out. I bought X & Y and loved it. I got Parachutes and A Rush of Blood to the Head and loved it. I got VLV and loved it.
And most importantly, I love the songs from Mylo Xyloto. Im 18 now and a freshman in college, and I can say that I am a true Coldplay fan. Ive listened to all their albums, know many of their lyrics, and appreciate them a lot.
So I thank them and say let haters hate!

[LadyBellaStrawberry]

Actually can I rate parts of the song? Like Chorus: 3, rest of the song: 9? Those are my feelings. But I was so happy when I heard the beginning, ETIAW scared me when I first heard it.

[amir.mohit]

I think everyone is tired after sth about two or three weeks waiting for a great single but I think we most consider the fact that all of us have changed over past 15 years and no two remain the same, a band's music is a reflection of their affairs and concerns, for sure this chris, jonny, guy and will are not those past four guys wearing jeans and produce lovely songs with dark theme, everything around them have been changed and they've faced so many new themes and patterns and before talking foolishly and angrily about past and accusing them to be anything , just look at our past and see that are we those who used to be...?
I love Amsterdam, Gravity, Everything..., and all of those but do we think that singing 20 years of same repeating things would be great and original?
I don't think a great artist is who keeps telling same kind of things over a time and they can't just put their time and effort remembering those old college days, hanging out together and face small jobs, I think they are still catchy and powerful in music but their meanings have become more simple and including greater affairs but I, (like others) miss those Spies or even Speed of Sound days but still 7 tracks or so are remaining,,,

and about overproducing the album. yeah it doesn't sound that pure, Brian unfortunately...

we'd better see the fact that our comments really affect cause we can obviously see that good points on paradise have reduced and we are running off the way and letting the lovely band down after one single and a news of collaborating with Rihanna (cmn on chris!) , disloyal fans...
post 42!, sorry for poor English...

[Chris594]

I think it's ok, under the synth theres a good song hiding, I'd love to here an acoustic or stripped down version. But listen to it in context listen to MX/Hurts Like Heaven, then Paradise, Charlie Brown & Us Against the World and Mylo Xyloto so far seems to be quite an album.

[Megalomania]

Gave it a 2 because at least it was better than ETIAW, but not by much.

[Chris594]

Theres quite a story for the album so far in Hurts like Heaven it sets up a cold world of people being torn apart and fighting back, then in paradise we encounter the girl of the piece expecting the world but facing a harsh reality, so dreming of a paradise. Then in charlie brown we have the boy of the piece escaping in a car meeting the lost boys then being smashed to smitherines in the concrete being captured but 'glowing in the dark', then in Us Against the world the boy fantasies about escaping the chaos with the girl and creating a new world. We haven't heard M.M.I.X. yet but presumably the boy escapes, and in ETIAW the boy put his music on as a way to escape reality and imagines the girl emerging to tell him it's alright and though he may get hurt he still raises the flag. Then in Major Minus we get a true idea of the enemy ever watch full and the protagonists hiding, fighting and escaping. I can't wait for the second half of the album to hear the finale. It is quite a concept it reminds me of what The Who's Lifehouse was to be till it became Who's Next.

[Jaimex11]

I gave it a 2, better that ETIAW. I'm seriusly worried about the album.........I'll keep listening MTM

[yoyo911]

Nothing in TKOL and (supercollider and butcher and staircase ) is comparable with the 4 songs coldplay released so far, the worst song in TKOL is better by miles than any or all combined latest coldplay songs.

I cant find a single indication of soul or heart in any of the coldplay latest songs.

I'm forcing myself to at least like the songs but no luck.

[Laura42]

At first listen I though this song was crap... After several listenings I liked it a little bit but it's still far from old Coldplay... For me, the best studio song from this era so far is Moving to Mars... and it's not even in the album :rolleyes:

[Laura42]

LOL... In fact Coldplay and Radiohead are my two favorite bands and if you compare for example Parachutes with The Bends you realize that they weren't so different... but now they have taken opposite paths and they don't have anything in common. Radiohead have become now so Experimental/"Extremely Alternative" and Coldplay is so Popish/Commercial, and the truth is that I don't like any of the paths they took... I would prefer that they still do what they used to do, I mean it's ok an evolution and it would be very boring if they still sound the same but at least they should have keep their style.