Condition: New
Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto
Label: Capitol Records
509990 87553 1 5
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
New
Poster included
Country: US
Released: 25 Oct 2011
Genre: Electronic, Pop, Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Pop Rock
Tracklist
A1 Mylo Xyloto 0:42
A2 Hurts Like Heaven 4:02
A3 Paradise 4:38
A4 Charlie Brown 4:45
A5 Us Against The World 4:00
A6 M.M.I.X. 0:48
A7 Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall 4:01
B1 Major Minus 3:30
B2 U.F.O. 2:18
B3 Princess Of China
Vocals Rihanna
Recorded By [Rihanna's Vocals] Marcus Tovar
Producer [Rihanna's Vocals] Kuk Harrell 3:59
B4 Up In Flames 3:13
B5 A Hopeful Transmission 0:33
B6 Don't Let It Break Your Heart 3:54
B7 Up With The Birds
Backing Vocals Juanita Stein 3:46
Companies etc
Mastered At Gateway Studios
Lacquer Cut at Air Mastering
Manufactured By Capitol Records
Pressed By Rainbo Records
Phonographic Copyright (p) EMI Music Ltd.
Copyright (c) EMI Music Ltd.
Licensed To Capitol Records
"MYLO XYLOTO" by Coldplay is a very good album. Coldplay creatively took chances with the songs on this album with impeccable results. Every song on this album is great. However, my personal two favorite songs on this record are "Princess of China" and "Paradise". "Princess of China" is a great track that features Rihanna and symbolizes the meaning of the exciting journey of being in a romantic relationship.
My overall favorite musical gem is "Paradise" because I personally resonate with it. In addition, "Paradise" seems to symbolize a joyful concept of creating a happier and more Utopian world for the self and those in the surrounding environment. "MYLO XYLOTO" is most likely to be enjoyed by many who enjoy any of the Coldplay musical tracks.
Wow. I am really shocked how much I like Mylo Xyloto. I am a long-time Coldplay fan and just love their music, but I wasn't sure about this record due to the slight change in style. The first half of the record I was mostly familiar with due to the singles, live versions and the side A sampler. The only song on side B that I had heard was Major Minus. Obviously, the second part of the record was what I was looking forward to the most as it was mostly new, unheard Coldplay!
I can definitely see why this record has fans divided. It is a new sound for Coldplay in terms of production and direction. However, there are many tracks where 'early' Coldplay is still there, just under new layers.
Mylo Xyloto:
Just beautiful. I love this as the opening track and the transition into Hurts Like Heaven. Although, I am with others who have said it's hard to listen to just MX or HLH by themselves...
Hurts Like Heaven:
Probably the track I was most fearing as I love the live version and people were saying it was so different on the record. I was pleasantly surprised that it did not crush my enjoyment of the track! I LOVE this song! Yes, it is a bit over-produced, but I also think that makes it interesting. There are so many sounds and layers to the track that a good set of headphones brings out.
Paradise:
No surprises here. The second single. It's definitely a grower. I liked it when I first heard it, but the introduction is just fantastic the more I listen to it. It fits so well on the record now I have heard it in context.
Charlie Brown:
This is my favourite track on the record. It is such a great track and should definitely be released as the next single! The piano part at the end is just fantastic. This will be a big hit and crowd-pleaser!
Us Against The World:
LOVE! This is such an amazing song! I adore the introduction. I loved this track live and this version just makes it all the better. Only quip is I wish Will's duet portion was more pronounced. The first song on the record that sounds like 'early' Coldplay material.
M.M.I.X.:
This instrumental makes Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall flow within the context of the record. If this was not here, it would be such an abrupt change from UATW.
Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall:
Again, no surprises. The first single and a really upbeat and optimistic song. It is pretty dancey for Coldplay, but it's a great song nonetheless.
Major Minus:
I had already heard this from the Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall EP. It's a fantastic track and really like it. I would have preferred less distortion on the verse vocals, but Jonny's guitar solo is awesome!
U.F.O.:
This is such a lovely acoustic track and reminds me so much of 'early' Coldplay. The melody is great, but I just wish it was a tad bit longer.
Princess of China:
I was really surprised by this one! First, Rihanna being on the track is strange. I think this might be one of her better vocal performances though. The song itself is very RnB to me, but I don't mind it. I am surprised to be honest as I was going in thinking I was going to really dislike it, but I think if this is released as a single, it will probably be a big hit. However, it's definitely one of my least favourite tracks on the record.
Up In Flames:
I really didn't think I was going to like this song. I had heard a clip of the Austin City Limits live version and it just didn't do anything for me. However, within the context of the record and with the added production (think Massive Attack style beat), I think this is a good track. Again, it reminds me of 'early' Coldplay but it's not up to par with the rest of the album. I consider this track and Princess of China to be the low point of the record really.
A Hopeful Transmission:
Probably the best instrumental on the record. It's basically a more upbeat 'Mylo Xyloto' with a sort of Latin vibe. It flows so well into Don't Let It Break Your Heart.
Don't Let It Break Your Heart:
Wow. One of my favourite tracks! As with Hurts Like Heaven and Major Minus, I wish there wasn't as much distortion on Chris' voice, but really that's the only negative thing I see on this stellar track!
Up With The Birds:
A fantastic closer! Again, like 'early' Coldplay but with a modern twist. It starts so atmospheric, I had no clue what direction it was going to go! It's a beautiful track and such a great way to close the record!
Coldplay - Charlie Brown
HQ Live @ Rock am Ring festival : Germany
Coldplay - Us Against the World
Live @ Rock am Ring festival : Germany
Coldplay - Every Teardrop is a Waterfall
Live @ Rock am Ring Festival:Germany
Coldplay - Rihanna - Princess Of China
Coldplay and Rihanna. This song is a song sent from heaven
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