Your Review of MX (Thoughts, Opinions, Favorite Tracks, and Hated Tracks)

86Timewarp · 17-10-2011, 10:07 PM

Here's my take:

Since we've heard a good portion of the first half of the album, I cant really say anything on MX - Major Minus. However: MX, HLH, CB, and UATW were awesome!

MX+Hurts Like Heaven

MX is nice, I like the airy guitar effects.

The intro to HLH is a quick cut off of MX. Now I understand that that's how its supposed to be, but unless you listening to the album in order via Windows Media player, or iTunes, it sounds chopped off.

Charlie Brown
I feel like the intro to CB was a bit bland. It's like the iTunes Festival version (minus the audience.) But nether-less, I love it and the backing tracks + the outro were EPIC!

Us Against the World
I absolutely LOVE this version of Us Against the world. The guitar riff really make a statement before it cuts into it's acoustic self. The part when the whole band get's together is just nice to hear the guitars and piano working together and finally Chris takes the floor for the outro.

Now as for the 2nd portion: UFO - Up With the Birds

This maybe a bold statement to say this is like Parachutes Jr. but I dont know how else to compare it.

UFO
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but this song reminds me of something from the Viva Era. Not necessarily a certain song, but the soothing acoustic atmosphere along with the lyrics. But thats what makes this song great: it's soothing, not to hard on the ears; another winner. (The end sounds like a song off the iPod app Wavebeat or Beatwave

)

Princess of China
I think most of us have heard this one, but if you haven't: Not much has changed since the Rock in Ring festival. ALOT OF SYNTH. Not a bad thing, but this song is built around synth and a lot of guitar overdrive effects. Chris starts off and then Rihanna takes the stage (or mic is you prefer

.) She does a nice job and they both blend together well. I like this song, but for some reason I'm not too into it

BUT IT'S GOOD!

Up in Flames
I was really looking foward to this little number and I'm just sobbing on the inside.
The song didn't change a whole lot since the ACL's concert so it's basically the same song. However: The soothing piano chords and Chris's voice are united as one here. Then when you hear that guitar riff/melody it's like the conclusion to a story is drawing near if not ended. I just love this song.

A Hopeful Transmission + Dont Let it Break Your Heart
AHT sounds like a song you would play when you in the safari

it really flows and you get a sudden wonder of freedom and BAM
DLiBYH cuts in! An amazing fast tempo-ed song that really wants to make me jump and play along (Hal Leonard WHERES THE MX BOOK?!) I really, really, really, love this song, it's tied with UiF. Jonny's guitar effects can be hear all around despite it beening just echos! This song in a nut shell: It makes you want to do something amazing,heroic; LET YOURSELF GO

Up With the Birds
Up With the Birds ties in very nicely has DLiBYH's ending, but it's an amazing song on it's own. At first it's just Chris and the piano with the last guitar chord of DLiBYH. After Chris complete's a verse, you can hear the band go "ah." It's so quiet and strong, then it picks up with strings, and a thump of the drum. You can hear someone else singing echos, possibly Will and Chris back-ups, and then it gets quiet. You can only hear what appear to be strings and "ah's." Then guitars start playing and Chris comes back and so does the band. The song continues and then it fades out, with the piano playing the guitar riff.

All in all I really love MX! Some people may hate me because I'll like anything Coldplay, but you would be wrong. I give this an 8-10. I dont know if it's because the first few tracks were over produced or what, but the really love UFO - UWtB, as well has MX+HLH, CB, and UAtW.

joecortazzo · 18-10-2011, 04:30 AM

I am very very disappointed in the album. It is way to pop and computer, rather then actual instruments. I hate chris for wanting rhianna to sing on the album, she destroyed the song. Coldplay isn't how they used to be, I miss their old sound. The interludes on the album are also computer and synth, instead of instruments. And a hopeful transmission is just another version of mx!! what the fuck?! what a waste of a track! There are only 2 songs that came out of this album for me, and that is the last 2 tracks, dont let it break your heart, and up with the birds. I like them because they make sense to me, and they are uplifting songs. All the other songs, the hell with them. I really wish the band wouldn't have played like more then half the tracks at festivals, it just gave away the album. I wanted surprise, and to hear everything new all at one time, not over the course of three months. I really hope they make a turn around with their sound, because they are starting to be just like all the rock bands out there. For anyone who finds this offensive, don't. We all have our own thoughts, some of us loved the album, and I am the few that hated it. Coldplay, you guys really let me down, and you don't have much time before I leave for good. My final rating for the album 3 out of 10.

aschall · 18-10-2011, 04:37 AM

Hartroc · 18-10-2011, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by joecortazzo;5036115
It is way to pop and computer, rather then actual instruments.

...they are starting to be just like all the rock bands out there.

Aren't these statements somewhat contradictory?

joecortazzo · 18-10-2011, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Hartroc;5036130
Aren't these statements somewhat contradictory?

like i said, its just my opinion.

aschall · 18-10-2011, 04:39 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hartroc;5036130
Aren't these statements somewhat contradictory?

thats what i was thinking

aschall · 18-10-2011, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by joecortazzo;5036135
like i said, its just my opinion.

every time someone gets owned, they respond by saying its just my opinion! "we all have opinions!" haha

Hartroc · 18-10-2011, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by joecortazzo;5036135
like i said, its just my opinion.

I understand that, but these statements imply that you have multiple contradictory opininons, which is, of course, impossible.

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Originally Posted by 86Timewarp;5034866

UFO
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but this song reminds me of something from the Viva Era. Not necessarily a certain song, but the soothing acoustic atmosphere along with the lyrics.

Definitely. I think it sounds a bit like Now My Feet Won't Touch the Ground.

Good stuff.

Alienbob · 18-10-2011, 04:46 AM

Second best Coldplay album.

Mylo Xyloto: Dear lord it's pretty. Harkens back to LiT.

Hurts Like Heaven: I love the production on this. Love the guitar. Favorite song on the album.

Paradise: Good, but one of the worst songs here.

Charlie Brown: Great song, but I don't really think it will have a lasting impact on Coldplay's career.

Us Against the World: Didn't like it live, now it's probably one of the best songs on the album. Love the part where the e. guitar and organ come in as Chris sings "slow it down".

MMIX: Eh. Could have been a tad more inventive than this.

Every Teardrop is a Waterfall: Worst song on here, overproduced, annoying, just plain bad.

Major Minus: 3rd favorite song on the album, amazing guitar from Johnny, love the effects on Chris's voice.

U.F.O: Good, but, again, NOT AMAZING. I thought it'd be better. It's no Faust Arp or Don't Panic.

Princess of China: Weirdest song on here, for me. I like it, and it's definitely different, not just because of Rihanna, but the production is strange. Will take awhile to digest.

Up In Flames: Boooorrrriiiiiinnngggg.

A Hopeful Transmission: Very pretty, best interlude on the disc.

Don't Let it Break Your Heart: 2nd favorite. Just plain amazing. If it was just a tad longer it'd beat Hurts Like Heaven by a mile.

Up With the Birds: Haven't had enough time to judge this one. The few times I've heard it, I've liked it, but it hasn't clicked yet.

Right now I'm giving this a 9.5/10. Viva got a 10, AROBTH got a 9, X&Y a 6, and Parachutes a 9.

It's forward thinking pop music, with enough hooks to catch quite a haul of fish.

Hartroc · 18-10-2011, 04:50 AM

Haha yeah, Faust Arp is about a million times better than U.F.O.

blankshore · 18-10-2011, 04:52 AM

shit sandwich

matthewthecoolguy · 18-10-2011, 05:09 AM

Ok. This is my opinion. Not fact. Just what I think.

Mylo Xyloto -
I really liked how the live version sounded, but I love how as the track continues, It begins to grow and layers are added until HLH. Like how an orchestra begins/waking from sleep/the INTRO.

Hurts Like Heaven-
The live version was my favorite song of this era leading up to the album leak.
And when I listened to the album version...
They seemed to tone the guitar part back
Chris has a voice effect/autotune on?!!?!?!?!
What happened to my favorite song?!?!
I was upset.
Then I listened to it again. And again. And through a loud speaker system.
And slowly my mind has been changed.
Im still a little hurt, but I think that it is redeeming itself each play.

Paradise -
Awesome bass intro.
Pretty good. Despite what others say.

Charlie Brown -
Pretty epic, but it took a bit of time to grow on me at first.
Better than live version.
Should get good radio play if Coldplay plays their cards right.
Also love the Peanuts bit at the end.

Us Against the World-
Pretty much as I expected, but the organ is more prevalent now.
Very good, as was the live version.

M.M.I.X. / Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall -
The first is an extended intro to etiaw.
I know not many people liked etiaw, but i love it.

Major Minus -
Still good. Though it took a little while to grow on me at first.

UFO-
Calming.
Thats the word that describes it.
Much like Parachutes.
And very much appreciated.

Princess of China-
Holy Shit! That's Rhianna?!
I knew her voice was going to sound different, but geez.
Lol, I like it. I think it does work, even if she overpowers Chris in the song.
And that bass line is a beast! Must listen to it with a very good bass system, or the magic is lost.

Up in Flames-
I didn't really like the live version at ACL, but I really like the studio version.
I like how simple it is, and his falsetto Up in flames chorus isn't as annoying to me as I thought it would be.

A Hopeful Transmission + Dont Let it Break Your Heart + Up With the Birds -

I group these three together because they are essentially all one giant 8 minute finale.
That said...
HOLY SHIT!
WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!?!

Not only is it amazing, but it is one of the best finales to an album I have ever heard.
Absolute perfection.

A Hopeful Transmission is a redux of Mylo Xyloto, with (spoons?/Percussion?) in the background, which is joined by a heartbeat halfway through, giving way to

DONT LET IT BREAK YOUR HEART.

This is the absolute standout of the album.
It combines Alternative, Rock, Electronic, Piano, Synth, and all five Coldplay albums together into a massive song.
It sounds like Coldplay from Parachutes to Mylo Xyloto, rocking out with massive synths and one of the catchiest choruses I have ever heard.
There have been comparisons to U2's city of blinding lights, and its true, there is resemblance; but this is so much better.
This could be song of the year, depending on how they play their cards.
At the end, synths and the heartbeat of A Hopeful Transmission comes back in, segueing to Up With the Birds.
Starting with Piano and Chris, then building to a massive orchestra of strings.
But then it stops.
It begins to fade.
And it comes back, guitar, piano, drums, bass, and strings.
Rising to the perfect moment of happiness and hope.
Where good things are coming my way.
And then it fades out, calmly, with a piano.
And it ends perfectly.

Liked -
The finale. Absolutely amazing.
Rhianna didn't suck.
Awesomeness all around.

Disliked -
The changes from live to studio on HLH. Slowly I am beginning to like them more and more.
A lot of electronic that may put off a lot of Old Coldplayers, but don't worry: its not as bad as you think.

Overall -
Very good. I can't give enough praise to the finale. Just wow.
Not all Coldplayers will be happy with the change, but change happens.
And its good.
10/10

admnistramation · 18-10-2011, 05:10 AM

I might do one of these tomorrow.

Brent · 18-10-2011, 05:20 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by blankshore;5036165
shit sandwich

I prefer giant douche.

blankshore · 18-10-2011, 05:26 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Baw8cc;5036193
I prefer giant douche.

"Shit Sandwich" is a quote from Spinal Tap. I love the album, I was just being cheeky

17-10-2011, 10:07 PM	#1
86Timewarp Billy N.™ the Coldplayer Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,215 My Mood: Location: Traveling Through Time in a Goofy Lady's European Sports Car Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 94 Thanked 99 Times in 53 Posts	Your Review of MX (Thoughts, Opinions, Favorite Tracks, and Hated Tracks) Here's my take: Since we've heard a good portion of the first half of the album, I cant really say anything on MX - Major Minus. However: MX, HLH, CB, and UATW were awesome! MX+Hurts Like Heaven MX is nice, I like the airy guitar effects. The intro to HLH is a quick cut off of MX. Now I understand that that's how its supposed to be, but unless you listening to the album in order via Windows Media player, or iTunes, it sounds chopped off. Charlie Brown I feel like the intro to CB was a bit bland. It's like the iTunes Festival version (minus the audience.) But nether-less, I love it and the backing tracks + the outro were EPIC! Us Against the World I absolutely LOVE this version of Us Against the world. The guitar riff really make a statement before it cuts into it's acoustic self. The part when the whole band get's together is just nice to hear the guitars and piano working together and finally Chris takes the floor for the outro. Now as for the 2nd portion: UFO - Up With the Birds This maybe a bold statement to say this is like Parachutes Jr. but I dont know how else to compare it. UFO Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but this song reminds me of something from the Viva Era. Not necessarily a certain song, but the soothing acoustic atmosphere along with the lyrics. But thats what makes this song great: it's soothing, not to hard on the ears; another winner. (The end sounds like a song off the iPod app Wavebeat or Beatwave ) Princess of China I think most of us have heard this one, but if you haven't: Not much has changed since the Rock in Ring festival. ALOT OF SYNTH. Not a bad thing, but this song is built around synth and a lot of guitar overdrive effects. Chris starts off and then Rihanna takes the stage (or mic is you prefer .) She does a nice job and they both blend together well. I like this song, but for some reason I'm not too into it BUT IT'S GOOD! Up in Flames I was really looking foward to this little number and I'm just sobbing on the inside. The song didn't change a whole lot since the ACL's concert so it's basically the same song. However: The soothing piano chords and Chris's voice are united as one here. Then when you hear that guitar riff/melody it's like the conclusion to a story is drawing near if not ended. I just love this song. A Hopeful Transmission + Dont Let it Break Your Heart AHT sounds like a song you would play when you in the safari it really flows and you get a sudden wonder of freedom and BAM DLiBYH cuts in! An amazing fast tempo-ed song that really wants to make me jump and play along (Hal Leonard WHERES THE MX BOOK?!) I really, really, really, love this song, it's tied with UiF. Jonny's guitar effects can be hear all around despite it beening just echos! This song in a nut shell: It makes you want to do something amazing,heroic; LET YOURSELF GO Up With the Birds Up With the Birds ties in very nicely has DLiBYH's ending, but it's an amazing song on it's own. At first it's just Chris and the piano with the last guitar chord of DLiBYH. After Chris complete's a verse, you can hear the band go "ah." It's so quiet and strong, then it picks up with strings, and a thump of the drum. You can hear someone else singing echos, possibly Will and Chris back-ups, and then it gets quiet. You can only hear what appear to be strings and "ah's." Then guitars start playing and Chris comes back and so does the band. The song continues and then it fades out, with the piano playing the guitar riff. All in all I really love MX! Some people may hate me because I'll like anything Coldplay, but you would be wrong. I give this an 8-10. I dont know if it's because the first few tracks were over produced or what, but the really love UFO - UWtB, as well has MX+HLH, CB, and UAtW. __________________ Ab, Eb/G, Bbsus4, Bb 2012 North American Ambassador 3rd Place Keeper of the Fix You Guitar Riff Last FM \| Thinking Music \| tumblr

18-10-2011, 04:30 AM	#2
joecortazzo Joe Cortazzo Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 826 My Mood: Location: Sicklerville NJ Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 59 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	I am very very disappointed in the album. It is way to pop and computer, rather then actual instruments. I hate chris for wanting rhianna to sing on the album, she destroyed the song. Coldplay isn't how they used to be, I miss their old sound. The interludes on the album are also computer and synth, instead of instruments. And a hopeful transmission is just another version of mx!! what the fuck?! what a waste of a track! There are only 2 songs that came out of this album for me, and that is the last 2 tracks, dont let it break your heart, and up with the birds. I like them because they make sense to me, and they are uplifting songs. All the other songs, the hell with them. I really wish the band wouldn't have played like more then half the tracks at festivals, it just gave away the album. I wanted surprise, and to hear everything new all at one time, not over the course of three months. I really hope they make a turn around with their sound, because they are starting to be just like all the rock bands out there. For anyone who finds this offensive, don't. We all have our own thoughts, some of us loved the album, and I am the few that hated it. Coldplay, you guys really let me down, and you don't have much time before I leave for good. My final rating for the album 3 out of 10. __________________ New most hated song, princess of china (Rhianna's fault) Favorite songs-42, Christmas Lights, Wedding Bells, Death and all his friends. Favorite album still remains Viva La Vida Why can't Chris just record wedding bells?!! 2 Coldplay concerts 11-1-08 and 10-21-11 Philly and NYC I only like yellow when Chris played it on piano in 2003 Add me on Facebook I need more Coldplaying buddies! http://www.facebook.com/mrjoecortazzo

18-10-2011, 04:37 AM	#4
Hartroc Dancing Politik Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 891 My Mood: Location: In a Separate Sky Gender: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by joecortazzo;5036115 It is way to pop and computer, rather then actual instruments. ...they are starting to be just like all the rock bands out there. Aren't these statements somewhat contradictory? __________________

18-10-2011, 04:38 AM	#5
joecortazzo Joe Cortazzo Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 826 My Mood: Location: Sicklerville NJ Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 59 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Hartroc;5036130 Aren't these statements somewhat contradictory? like i said, its just my opinion. __________________ New most hated song, princess of china (Rhianna's fault) Favorite songs-42, Christmas Lights, Wedding Bells, Death and all his friends. Favorite album still remains Viva La Vida Why can't Chris just record wedding bells?!! 2 Coldplay concerts 11-1-08 and 10-21-11 Philly and NYC I only like yellow when Chris played it on piano in 2003 Add me on Facebook I need more Coldplaying buddies! http://www.facebook.com/mrjoecortazzo

18-10-2011, 04:39 AM	#6
aschall Eat, Sleep, Coldplay Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,327 My Mood: Location: San Diego, California Gender: Country: Seen CP: 2 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: The Scientist Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 49 Thanked 73 Times in 54 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Hartroc;5036130 Aren't these statements somewhat contradictory? thats what i was thinking

18-10-2011, 04:40 AM	#7
aschall Eat, Sleep, Coldplay Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,327 My Mood: Location: San Diego, California Gender: Country: Seen CP: 2 times Fav. CP album: VLVODAAHF Fav. CP song: The Scientist Fav. CP member: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 49 Thanked 73 Times in 54 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by joecortazzo;5036135 like i said, its just my opinion. every time someone gets owned, they respond by saying its just my opinion! "we all have opinions!" haha

18-10-2011, 04:41 AM	#8
Hartroc Dancing Politik Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 891 My Mood: Location: In a Separate Sky Gender: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by joecortazzo;5036135 like i said, its just my opinion. I understand that, but these statements imply that you have multiple contradictory opininons, which is, of course, impossible. Quote: Originally Posted by 86Timewarp;5034866 UFO Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but this song reminds me of something from the Viva Era. Not necessarily a certain song, but the soothing acoustic atmosphere along with the lyrics. Definitely. I think it sounds a bit like Now My Feet Won't Touch the Ground. Good stuff. __________________

18-10-2011, 04:46 AM	#9
Alienbob Coldplayer Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 87 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Second best Coldplay album. Mylo Xyloto: Dear lord it's pretty. Harkens back to LiT. Hurts Like Heaven: I love the production on this. Love the guitar. Favorite song on the album. Paradise: Good, but one of the worst songs here. Charlie Brown: Great song, but I don't really think it will have a lasting impact on Coldplay's career. Us Against the World: Didn't like it live, now it's probably one of the best songs on the album. Love the part where the e. guitar and organ come in as Chris sings "slow it down". MMIX: Eh. Could have been a tad more inventive than this. Every Teardrop is a Waterfall: Worst song on here, overproduced, annoying, just plain bad. Major Minus: 3rd favorite song on the album, amazing guitar from Johnny, love the effects on Chris's voice. U.F.O: Good, but, again, NOT AMAZING. I thought it'd be better. It's no Faust Arp or Don't Panic. Princess of China: Weirdest song on here, for me. I like it, and it's definitely different, not just because of Rihanna, but the production is strange. Will take awhile to digest. Up In Flames: Boooorrrriiiiiinnngggg. A Hopeful Transmission: Very pretty, best interlude on the disc. Don't Let it Break Your Heart: 2nd favorite. Just plain amazing. If it was just a tad longer it'd beat Hurts Like Heaven by a mile. Up With the Birds: Haven't had enough time to judge this one. The few times I've heard it, I've liked it, but it hasn't clicked yet. Right now I'm giving this a 9.5/10. Viva got a 10, AROBTH got a 9, X&Y a 6, and Parachutes a 9. It's forward thinking pop music, with enough hooks to catch quite a haul of fish.

18-10-2011, 04:50 AM	#10
Hartroc Dancing Politik Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 891 My Mood: Location: In a Separate Sky Gender: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Haha yeah, Faust Arp is about a million times better than U.F.O. __________________

18-10-2011, 04:52 AM	#11
blankshore Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 179 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	shit sandwich

18-10-2011, 05:09 AM	#12
matthewthecoolguy Coldplayer Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 35 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ok. This is my opinion. Not fact. Just what I think. Mylo Xyloto - I really liked how the live version sounded, but I love how as the track continues, It begins to grow and layers are added until HLH. Like how an orchestra begins/waking from sleep/the INTRO. Hurts Like Heaven- The live version was my favorite song of this era leading up to the album leak. And when I listened to the album version... They seemed to tone the guitar part back Chris has a voice effect/autotune on?!!?!?!?! What happened to my favorite song?!?! I was upset. Then I listened to it again. And again. And through a loud speaker system. And slowly my mind has been changed. Im still a little hurt, but I think that it is redeeming itself each play. Paradise - Awesome bass intro. Pretty good. Despite what others say. Charlie Brown - Pretty epic, but it took a bit of time to grow on me at first. Better than live version. Should get good radio play if Coldplay plays their cards right. Also love the Peanuts bit at the end. Us Against the World- Pretty much as I expected, but the organ is more prevalent now. Very good, as was the live version. M.M.I.X. / Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall - The first is an extended intro to etiaw. I know not many people liked etiaw, but i love it. Major Minus - Still good. Though it took a little while to grow on me at first. UFO- Calming. Thats the word that describes it. Much like Parachutes. And very much appreciated. Princess of China- Holy Shit! That's Rhianna?! I knew her voice was going to sound different, but geez. Lol, I like it. I think it does work, even if she overpowers Chris in the song. And that bass line is a beast! Must listen to it with a very good bass system, or the magic is lost. Up in Flames- I didn't really like the live version at ACL, but I really like the studio version. I like how simple it is, and his falsetto Up in flames chorus isn't as annoying to me as I thought it would be. A Hopeful Transmission + Dont Let it Break Your Heart + Up With the Birds - I group these three together because they are essentially all one giant 8 minute finale. That said... HOLY SHIT! WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!?! Not only is it amazing, but it is one of the best finales to an album I have ever heard. Absolute perfection. A Hopeful Transmission is a redux of Mylo Xyloto, with (spoons?/Percussion?) in the background, which is joined by a heartbeat halfway through, giving way to DONT LET IT BREAK YOUR HEART. This is the absolute standout of the album. It combines Alternative, Rock, Electronic, Piano, Synth, and all five Coldplay albums together into a massive song. It sounds like Coldplay from Parachutes to Mylo Xyloto, rocking out with massive synths and one of the catchiest choruses I have ever heard. There have been comparisons to U2's city of blinding lights, and its true, there is resemblance; but this is so much better. This could be song of the year, depending on how they play their cards. At the end, synths and the heartbeat of A Hopeful Transmission comes back in, segueing to Up With the Birds. Starting with Piano and Chris, then building to a massive orchestra of strings. But then it stops. It begins to fade. And it comes back, guitar, piano, drums, bass, and strings. Rising to the perfect moment of happiness and hope. Where good things are coming my way. And then it fades out, calmly, with a piano. And it ends perfectly. Liked - The finale. Absolutely amazing. Rhianna didn't suck. Awesomeness all around. Disliked - The changes from live to studio on HLH. Slowly I am beginning to like them more and more. A lot of electronic that may put off a lot of Old Coldplayers, but don't worry: its not as bad as you think. Overall - Very good. I can't give enough praise to the finale. Just wow. Not all Coldplayers will be happy with the change, but change happens. And its good. 10/10

18-10-2011, 05:10 AM	#13
admnistramation MX Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,822 My Mood: Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I might do one of these tomorrow.

18-10-2011, 05:20 AM	#14
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18-10-2011, 05:26 AM	#15
blankshore Coldplayer Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 179 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Baw8cc;5036193 I prefer giant douche. "Shit Sandwich" is a quote from Spinal Tap. I love the album, I was just being cheeky