Death and All His Friends by Coldplay

I would consider myself an avid Coldplay fan, would I? I think I was still into Spice Girls when Parachutes was released. My all time favourite is definitely the latest one, Viva La Vida unlike their earlier endeavors. Viva La Vida explores deep themes with melodic precision. When X&Y came out, I literally drowned into the sea of greatness. That was before the existence of Viva. And no, no exaggeration required.

Its indie is getting better than I can imagine. Every song speaks by itself, uniquely different. Sometimes I, myself think they should be set up as a whole new genre. Mix of indie, alternative and brilliant orchestrated background effects. What had me gooey-doe eye was no doubt the orchestra touches. The piano, violin. Even a friggin church bell set-up on stage during the awards. Its eccentric. I also notice a bit of African drumming, is that a sitar, a little classic rock...oh my.

When asked about Coldplay's latest release, Viva La Vida, Chris Martin sarcastically said: "It will change the world."

However, Martin may not need the sarcasm when saying that about such an epic piece. The sounds are so powerful that they transcend genres and resound in a persons heart.

When I listen to the songs, not only do the lyrics work wonders. Its more of how they pierce the combination of so many crazy instruments that they experiment with. How it pierces and connects together like waves. I would say, Angels & Airwaves have almost the same closeness. In the orchestral part. They have an edge to it too.

The whole album may not flow flawlessly, but each song is orchestrated with amazing dynamics.
It reminds me of Tears for Fears "Raoul and the Kings of Spain" which explores many of the same themes in a concept type album. Where as most groups are searching for good material by the time they have released three or four albums, Coldplay seems to be just getting started.