Just Awful

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A return to form from the boys, best album since Mylo Xyloto, with songs like Champion Of The World, Everyday Life, Orphans, Church, Trouble In Town, Daddy, Broken, Cry Cry Cry, Eko, Arabesque and Guns

This is probably too deep, too good for your average listeners who might prefer manufactured pop. I absolutely love this. I hope Chris and the rest of the crew see the irony where some of the cruel one star reviews are a perfect example of the very subject Coldplay are performing. This album is very much like an art book of musical enjoyment, stirring some very deep emotions unlike any album from any musician before. Well done Chris and the gang. Love you all.

Probably the worst Coldplay album I’ve heard. This unfortunate as it’s my 5th and I was expecting more. Very disappointed. Pity really as it’s put me off them as I feel they have just made it purely for us punters that buy these so they can make more money? Shame, I wouldn’t recommend it, only two decent songs on it!

I don’t think all of these one star reviewers understand the concept of the album... it is Coldplay’s way of bringing to light some of the world’s main issues as they see them, covering pretty much every genre of music (even classical), but still managing to pull it together as one, comprehensive album. Yes it is experimental, but that is what keeps the music industry alive and progressing. It was never released to be performed to huge sell out stadiums.

If you haven’t listened to it yet, listen to it from start to finish- the songs are put in an order for a reason, and aren’t just a list of mainstream nonsense as some people want.

Big fan of Coldplay and I’m all for bands experimenting but sorry guys this is awful bar a couple of decent tracks the rest is

Very very forgettable

Huge disappointment and will be very quickly forgotten

Firstly I have to say that this album is really disjointed, with many half baked ideas which dont come together. Another issue I have with albums nowadays is that two excellent songs (Orphans and Everyday Life) do not constitute a quality recording, more an E.P. The whole experience sounded initially as if the band were being influenced by Pink Floyd circa Dark Side of The Moon but without the unity or a common thread, hence the disjointed comment. So overall I would have liked to have heard a 40 minute quality album, with say 8 songs but sadly its nothing like that. Maybe the last Coldplay album I will buy, who knows?

Just listened from start to finish,it’s excellent for me,something slightly different and very enjoyable,less anthemic than usual but nevertheless some top tunes

Always been a big fan of Coldplay and own every album... This album, however, is the first album, OF ANY, that I can say was complete garbage from start to finish! What happened?!?! It's like a forced ”finding religion” rant and if I could get my money back I would. Listened to and promptly deleted from my iPhone. Absolute rubbish

This is Chris Martin having a laugh and experimenting. He did not release this album for his fans and shows a lack of understanding of what we want to hear.

I listened to it once and deleted it straight away. I’ve never done that before!

Cold Play could keep churning out the expected happy-go-lucky songs, but music should be about feelings.

Good musicians don’t give the crowd what they want, all the time, but occasionally make the audience think, critically.

I applaud the band for stepping out-of-the-box, and this album narrates their frustration and sadness about the world today. Play it a few times, then make a judgement.

Having owned and listened to all of a Coldplay’s albums, I have a tendency to compare any of their new material to their older albums.

Is this their best album? No.

Is this a good album? Yes, but it has its moments.

The weird interludes are strange and I do not rate them. It reminds me of the A Head Full Of Dreams album. I love the imagery of making the album a double LP with Sunrise and Sunset.

The song Guns is just awful. Swearing on a Coldplay track? This is something that Coldplay always avoided and I respected.

The lack of a hit single makes this era quite forgettable and that is very disappointing. I suppose with over 20 years in the business, it’s hard to have that in order for an album to be successful and have longevity.

To summarise, this is their worst album but it’s not unlistenable. I have given it time and I have enjoyed elements of it. However, it needed some work. It was experimental, but it just didn’t pay in my eyes. 👀

I think it is unfortunate this album has had so many bad reviews. I for one have followed ColdPlay since Parachutes and they never fail to surprise me. I agree this album could come across as quite arrogant, but i think in terms of the content and subject matter i think it's appropriate. Music should evolve and change according to the times we live in and we do live in very divided times!! Chris Martin has always been an advocate of causes and change since the beginning so should come as no surprise that he sings about being the same blood. If you can live in a divided world then this album is NOT for you and i think you need to examine why the lyrics offend you. I give it 5 stars.

Coldplay haven’t made a good album in years. They’re trying to be experimental, which is all well and good, but as a band Coldplay have not been great at mixing it up. They are no Led Zeppelin or even a U2 (who successfully experimented with their sound in the early 90s). Their staple music is anthemic pop/rock. Unless they go back to making songs akin to their 2000’s period, what is the point of Coldplay?

Purchased this album yesterday and when I go to play it in music all the tracks are listed as either sunrise or sunset. Not sure how to fix it

They should just have just put the 3 listenable tracks on an EP.

I was almost put off from buying this album by all the negative reviews posted on here but...always make up your own mind! I love it!

Granted, it is not your classic Coldplay but nothing can stay still forever. This is another side to the coin that needed to be revealed to the world. Much of it is sensitive and for me very touching.

It may not be the music to make it to a stadium but it is so so good.

Don’t be put off as Coldplay still rule and have evolved into something even more excellent!

I’ve had to delete every track on this album, it’s that bad!

I’ve bought every album, seen them live a dozen times, but now looks like they’ve done a U2 and run out of ideas and come up with a double album of self indulgent lyrically inept soundbites.

Where’s the melodies?, and the soaring anthems? that have been on every album?

Chris and the guys, you’ve had an absolute howler here, (hoping this is a one-off and return to former glories next time).

I just don’t get it. Very disappointing.

No identity to the songs. Forgettable rubbish. Very disappointed

This is a real departure in the main. It is so eclectic and brilliant. Showing another side to who they are. Can’t stop playing it - awesome.

It’s a bit boring. I think they’ve gone a bit too abstract for me. I would say there’s only three tracks with a beat and some rhythm the rest is just noise that they’ve called music. Very dissatisfied,disappointed and a waste of money. Go back to proper music and stop trying to be totally “ Out There!!!” It doesn’t work!!!!!

Big Coldplay fan, got every album etc.. This album has truly lost the identity of Coldplay.. it’s a load of waffle lyrically, It has no true meaning within the songs. Very different throughout, no flow of music being the same. Just don’t understand there thought process with this album. Very strange from this band.. real shame. Probs on there last legs, to the original fans anyway. They may gain new type of fans. What happened to the days of fix you and yellow etc etc RIP cold play.

Absolute perfection

There’s only 3 actual songs on this!!!

I love Coldplay, but 90% of this is pretentious nonsense. Not even songs really...

Each album this band makes has gotten progressively worse. More electronic, more political.. but this one is beyond. Not one track that I would call good. Parachutes, XY, that was Coldplay. Sad times

🙀 sounds ROUGH, il buy it when it's €2. 99 😕👌

As a longterm fan of Coldplay I was excited to download the new album and listen. I was so disappointed! There are only a couple of tracks that I like, the rest are so boring. I actually haven't listened right to the end as I was so put off by the dirge of this music. Come on Coldplay, go back to what we all know and love!!

Fantastic so different so talented 👍

No rock and no roll

Massive massive disappointment self-indulgent crap gone the same way as muse.

After Coldplay saying they are going to not tour because of climate change is just misguided, woke and sad...

From the snippets I have heard the songs sound dire anyway. Stopped listening

Coldplay, superb band couldn’t do anything wrong my absolute heroes national treasures much respect to the band but oh dear.

I was so looking forward to this album, I pre ordered straight away as usual but after listening to the album several times what a waste of good money and feel that bad about it I really think I should have a refund since its barely worthy time wise of being classified as a full on single album let alone double.

Have now read through all the reviews and have to agree with all the one star reviews with negative comments I feel it’s that bad.

However this album is for the people who have rated five stars and give positive reviews as they are entitled to there opinion as I, and have there own taste and expectations, ideas of value for money etc.

I feel that disappointed and bad about it that I deleted it from my iTunes library thus lost my money, shame I couldn’t have passed it on to save somebody else from maybe wasting there money or saving money either way.

I’m a big Coldplay fan, preordered the album and I’ve listened to it throughout many times now. Unfortunately I just find it underwhelming for the most part. There’s only three tracks I enjoy and I just don’t think I’ll buy a tour ticket (if there is one eventually). I’m genuinely at a loss how some critics have labelled it the best album of the decade, personally it’s easily forgettable and I’m unlikely to keep coming back for more. Orphans, Cry and Everyday life I will probably favourite into a personal “best of” Coldplay list along side other classics. For me it’s the worst album they’ve released but I guess you can’t please everyone! Hoping the next one is more fun and punchy.

I was really looking forward to this album after hearing Orphans. I was hoping it would be as surprising as Ghost Stories. Unfortunately, other than Orphans it’s largely a bland affair. Perhaps I need to give it more time but it certainly isn’t an inspired listen at the moment.

After a few “poppy" albums albums which I’m sure pleased the crowds, Coldplay have finally recorded an album again as the band who brought us Parachutes. The delicacy and intimacy will not be for everyone, but this album is as groundbreaking as it is beautiful. You can’t approach it in bits and pieces, it requires a full listen through.

Time to call it a day Coldplay (wow, that rhymed)

Coldplay ought to pay us for listening to it. What a disappointment!! Too big for their boots, and that’s coming from a die hard coldplay fan

There was a time when Coldplay wrote majestic, soaring rock songs that would carry you on euphoric crests of waves. They were the best band in the world and I loved them. That time is long gone.

Every album since X&Y has been a little worse than the last, with this one being an all time low. There’s not enough decent material here to fill an EP.

I understand that they need to try new things and experiment, to stop getting bored, and that’s fine, it’s their prerogative. What gets me is the ‘fans’ that blindly follow them, when it is plainly obvious that the music is no longer there. Open your eyes and ears and start listening to the other, so much better bands that are out there today.

Everything is Lost.

..the real reason they aren't touring to support this album is because it's pretty awful.

Only a band that have already 'made it' could get away with this tosh.

Coldplay...awful band name, samey tunes all the time, seriously need to revamp because lately all they produce is safe, tedious yawns that is well past its sell by date.

They’ve basically become darlings of the industry with no real passion for music.

Lost their way some time ago.. when Orphans came on the radio recently I actually changed the station...don't think I have ever done that before.

I can see why many fans are disappointed in this record. It is thematic, contemplative and a mishmash of styles. It is obvious why they have decided not to tour it as it is really for plugging in and listening to as an entire piece.

Personally I like it. We’ve had plenty of bangers from the band over the years and no doubt will do again. This album reflects where the world is at the moment - political polarization, environmental crisis, societies torn apart by both.

‘Daddy’ speaks to me most as I am dealing with the decline of a parent due to dementia.

It really sounds to me more like a Chris Martin record than Coldplay as there are only a handful of tracks that sound like Coldplay (‘Church’, ‘Orphans’, ‘Champions of the World’ and ‘Everyday Life’ are about your lot). The lyrics are trite and obvious but musically it is a treat for the ears particularly if you’re in the mood to chill.

So many great tracks over the years and so many classic singles in particular,but no album grabbed me in the way Parachutes did 20 years,and apart from the odd track I've not liked a great deal from the last few years.decided to have a quick listen to this and just wow,late night,good headphones,and after 2 days I've already listened to the whole album 4 times beginning to end. Varied,experimental in places,simple in others,with many moments of sheer beauty. Daddy is an absolute gem in particular.

Coldplay I thank you,finally an album to fall in love with again. Just don't expect an album of pop songs or singalong anthems.

This album is a far cry from the uplifting sounds we heard on there last album but as far as good music goes this is def. no step down. There are a few tracks which one wonders whether they needed on this album - However the overall sound is fresh takes a different direction and should be based on present work not past work.

I give this album a 4/5 as it's def. worth downloading 8-% of the tracks and will grow on you over the coming months - Infact most tracks will sit nicely in a Christmas time playlist. So def. thumbsup.

Very poor. The only reason I gave it 1 star is because I’m watching I’m a celebrity, and the camp mates look hungry.

they used to be amazing not they losing a plot

This album is not for everybody and for sure not for this generation that grew up p on Paradise or Princess of China. Least commercially filled album. More cohesive and for people with good music taste. Incredible flexibility and talent has fulfilled this album. Mix of sounds and nations. No fillers. Second best album after Ghost Stories! Hats off

Really bold and experimental offerings from the notoriously poppy band

Love it.

This album has been slated by the pop fans for being too weird and “not enough hits”

But for real music lovers, it’s a real treasure.

Which is funny because the reviews would have been the total opposite between the two camps

on their last effort “A head full of dreams” which was sugary sweet pop hit after hit to the max.

Just goes to show you can’t please everyone.

Good job lads. You should be proud of your record.

Coldplay are by far the worst band ever. All their songs are tacky and annoying and are those kinda songs that they play on the radio so many times you get sick to death of them

Without a shadow of a doubt, their weakest album to date. Why bother with a double album of mostly 2 minute intervals when they could’ve put all their energy into one album of ten or eleven 4-5 minute songs ?

They wasted their time making this album and I wasted my time listening to it.

Awful just awful

Wasn’t expecting this. A wonderful album that demands to be listened to as a whole, as an entity. It takes me back to a bygone age, where many albums were ‘thematic’, or, and I hate this phrase ‘concept albums’. In an age where music has become ‘throwaway’, single tracks put out digitally, nothing to actually buy, hold, look at the artwork - Coldplay have made an album that reminds me of albums like Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’, The Beatles’ ‘Sgt Pepper’, or Genesis’ ‘A Trick of the Tail’.... put your headphones on, put the album on, and listen to it as a single piece of work. A beautifully crafted piece of work. Will stand the test of time and will perhaps be regarded as their finest hour.

Absolutely one of the best albums by Coldplay !

Well just a bit underwhelming. I am hoping it will grow on me if I hear it enough. 🤞🤞

Definitely not the usual Coldplay and a bit Churchy ⛪️ for my taste.

Bless the snowflakes ...they just can't cope with something different. This one is going to be like Marmite and I'm not sure about the political motivations, but its refreshingly eclectic. For a band that has been accused of being 'samy' it would seem that some DO only want more of the same after all. Particularly loving Arabesque.

Probably explains why they're not touring with this crap. Total dross

Firstly I’m not really a Coldplay fan. In saying that on first listen this sounds like a great album I agree with some of the other reviews in that I find the swearing unnecessary out adds nothing to the album (but that’s just my opinion) love the fact that the band are constantly evolving. Some say an album full of B-sides with quality like this why not. One review states that Chris has run out of ideas!! I wish I could have writers block like this.

Some classic tunes interspersed with quirky intervals. Some instant classics and some that will inevitably grow... very different but still very good and very Coldplay

Hey partridgeluk if your giving it one star saying it’s all b sides and you hate Coldplay why the hell are you on here you muppet ?????

Being an old git of 65 proves my point with Coldplay the music they produce reaches all generations. Tracks released are great and a tempting taster of what’s to come. The boys are always evolving with their music & sounds. Thanks for the music lads , respect, looking forward to listening to all the other tracks.

Nice surprise to hear about this new album and to see so many new tracks. I’m sure it will be another fantastic album.