Typically I prefer the vinyl sound, and use the CD in the car, but in this case I don’t hear much difference between the two. In a particularly nice touch, which I wish more labels would emulate, a CD of the album is enclosed as well. The gatefold contains a glossy booklet which I expected would include lyrics, but instead simply presents credits and artwork related to the various songs. I’m not entirely sure why…it gives a kind of “Les Mis” feel to the artwork, and it doesn’t particularly mate with the music…but never mind. The album cover is a gatefold, with a matte finish, featuring a reproduction of Eugène Delacroix’s painting of Liberty Leading the People. The packaging of the vinyl is very nice indeed you will feel you’ve gotten your money’s worth. “Mastering” is by Bob Ludwig, though it is unclear whether this applies to the LP or the CD my gut (and my ears) tell me that this is a digital master that has been produced on vinyl. Viva la Vida is produced, inter alia, by Brian Eno (who is also credited with “sonic landscapes”), and his involvement is not subtle, to the benefit of the album. The lyrics are thoughtful and sentimental, the tune is catchy and the instrumentation is excellent. I reserve particular praise for the title cut. There is a reason for which Coldplay is popular and well-reviewed. Throughout the album there is a sense of craftsmanship, of songs that are written with some thought. cit.), Lovers in Japan/Reign of Love, Violet Hill, Strawberry Swing) are genuine pop tunes, whether driving ahead or simply presenting themselves. The Coldplay album is-despite the outwardly gloomy appearance-a life-affirming work…the songs that touch on death (Cemeteries of London, 42, Viva la Vida, Death and All His Friends) contain an underlying theme of redemption, while the other songs on the album that don’t necessarily focus on the concept of death or the dead (Life in Technicolor (op. The dark side of the album (Cemeteries of London, Lost!, Death and All His Friends and even the title track) is thematically reminiscent of My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade, though the nature of the music is distinctly different. Nonetheless, this album represents at least a half-step away from its previous work. The band has been active and very popular for the past decade.
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