Okay, I know
that at their most upbeat, Coldplay is not what you would call peppy, but their
latest CD, Ghost Stories, might be subtitled “Music To Crash Your Car To.”
I played it
on the way to work the other day and almost did just that-this disc is dark!
Presumably inspired by the dissolution of frontman Chris Martin's marriage to Gwyneth Paltrow, this is a melancholy
break-up album that does have a…I’m gonna say it… haunting quality, presenting a suite
of ethereal songs that seem tied together by a common theme. The lyrics are honest if not profound, and
on repeated listens some of the songs are quite moving.
If Coldplay
has never been your kind of music, I doubt this will win you over, but for
fans, try this CD through the headphones, late at night…but not while you’re
driving.
If you really have a dark side, you may want to head to Best Buy for the bonus edition with extra tracks!
If you really have a dark side, you may want to head to Best Buy for the bonus edition with extra tracks!
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I think I am a dark sort of girl because I love sad songs. And I have always thought that Coldplay sang sad songs. Even their "happy" songs sound sad to me. I could listen to The Scientist on replay for a LONG time and that is not remotely happy. Sign me up for the edition with the bonus tracks...
ReplyDeleteRobin-
DeleteMy first listen to the album was in the car, and I did not like it much (horrible driving music).
But repeated listenings in the home setting and it's really grown on me.
I composed this post at least a week ago and I'm still playing the disc daily...and with the way I buy music, that is saying a lot.
LC
I love sad songs, but I've never been big on Coldplay. These songs have made them grow on me a bit. I might have to check the album out. Just don't tell my hipster friends. Coldplay is so mainstream, you know...
ReplyDeleteyou know how I know you're gay?
DeleteYou like Coldplay"
Another movie line that still cracks me up, but by Obama standards is now a hate crime.
LC
I like all kinds of music, but I have to be in the right mood for a sad song, much less a whole album of sad songs. Great meeting you at Robin's.
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by Carole-this is definitely an album suited to a particular mood and listening environment....both dark.
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