Mylo Xyloto Album review
After a momentous three year wait, Coldplay's follow up of 2008's biggest-selling album: Mylo Xyloto automatically attracts Coldplay’s most obstinate fans.
The album represents the band’s first attempt at a concept album. Fans of both old and new Coldplay will be pleased, as the album incorporates just as many intimate acoustic moments as it does electro-rock synths.
The album represents the band’s first attempt at a concept album. Fans of both old and new Coldplay will be pleased, as the album incorporates just as many intimate acoustic moments as it does electro-rock synths.
The record’s title track serves as a short, instrumental introduction to “Hurts Like Heaven,” the first full-length song on the album. it presents an upbeat, drum-driven number that showcases the talents of Jonny Buckland (guitarist). Following the hugely successful “Paradise” comes the album’s high point; undoubtedly one of Coldplay’s finest songs to date “Charlie Brown.”
Also not to be missed are “Us Against the World” and “Up in Flames.” The former features a rarely heard duet with lead singer Chris Martin and drummer Will Champion, heavily reminiscent of “Fix You” (X & Y). This satisfying blend of old and new sounds makes for an album that is surprisingly cohesive considering the standout singles it contains.
“Princess of China,” which precedes “Up in Flames,” has proved to be the most memorizing song in all of Coldplay’s works. The song features world-famous pop artist Rihanna. The single takes them in a completely new direction. It is a perfect representation of Coldplay’s new and fresh sound.
For an older band, Coldplay has demonstrated a remarkable ability to keep its music current and fresh—Mylo Xyloto is no exception. However, f the album’s title could be of possible pronunciation then that would have guaranteed absolute chart success.
